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Manly Dam filming

I ride the dam a fair bit, and thought i might take my video camera out and try and film most of the track while people are riding past, and see what the end result is. When is the post popular ride time, i am guessing 10am-12pm? I am normally there at about 730am and there are not too many riders out then!
Thoughts and comments....

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What changes would you make on a Trek Fuel EX 5?

What is the first item (or make it top three items) you would replace on a Trek Fuel EX 5?

I’m looking at getting this bike, but are aware that most factory bikes are not perfect, and that most times you would like to make some amendments to them. So I’m wondering what you would change first, maybe even from day one?

Here’s a link to the specs of the Fuel EX 5:

http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/bikes/mountain/si...

Thanks!!

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For Sale: Giant Anthem 2007 size Large

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Price:

1,000.00

My Giant Anthem is for sale. I purchased it new in 2007 from Cranks @ North Sydney and it has been a great bike. It has seen many weekend rides, no huge jumps or damage. I have re-built the bike a few times and always maintained it in great condition.
The bike is an original Anthem 1 2007, Fox Forks, RP3 shock with lock out,
SLX rear derailleur and Deore front,
Deore cranks and XTR Chain.
It has Juicy 5 brakes with new pads, 170mm rotors,
Wheel set is Mavic and Giant.
New Maxis tyres and tubes.
I have fitted Enduro bearings in the frame and rear shock and bottom bracket.

Entries open for Kowalski Classic

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Introducing the Kowalski Classic

For nigh on two decades, local trail building legends Paul Cole, Alan Anderson and the mysterious Kowalski Brothers have been hand-crafting trails in the ACT region. Thanks to their work, Sparrow Hill and East Kowen Forest have become single track nirvana. The innuagural Kowalski Classic gives you the chance to race it all in one hit. Ride the Bird, then the Kow, then the Bird, then the Kow!

FULL DISTANCE (Circa 90-100km):

Manly Dam deteriorating?

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I was out for a spin last night at the dam - the inner west had not copped any rain so was surprised at how wet and slippery it was. It may have been cause it was dark but it really seems like there's more and more parts that are in quite an advanced state of deterioration. I don't mind at all as it adds to the spice but it doesn't really feel like a novice' s track any more. It seems to me just a matter of time before a really bad accident happens out there with the volume, and wide rider ability who hit that trail.

Awaba State Forest update for 01 Jun

Area:

Awaba State Forest

Status:

Red/Closed

Great track conditions this morning. (Friday morning) I was aiming for 3 laps, but on my 3rd lap the rain came down. I made a bee line for the carpark. With the current forecast, I'd say that Awaba is out of action for at least 1 week.

Don't forget - track working bee this Sunday morning at 7.30am. See HMBA website for more details.

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Aerial filming rig - looking for guys to film with

I have been flying an experimental aerial filming rig for the last 6 months and want to try chasing some guys on bikes.
I heard there was a solid jump line up at Redhill or Oxford falls somewhere?
Is anyone interested in hitting it or other interesting features in return for some free footage?

Here are a couple of recent films I made with the quad:

http://vimeo.com/34655114

http://vimeo.com/39791408