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How the bike industry works
Reposting from my nobmob blog as I think this deserves to get a wider airing.
This is an interesting Wordpress article series I came across yesterday surfing from site bicycles.net.au. From what I read here it looks to me like the current phase of structural adjustment in the bicycle market with the rise and rise of on-line selling seems to me to be in large part due to the bicycle manufacturing industry's own poor inventory management practices. It also confirms what many of us suspected about the supply chain.
Read on to see what I mean:
ACT Conditions
Any Canberrans able to advise conditions for Stromlo and Majura? I'm there there tomorrow and just wondering if the recent Sydney weather reached that far.
Cheers
For Sale: Trek Top Fuel 9.8 - full XTR
Hi folks,
For sale is wifey's (Katrin Van der Spiegel) Trek Top Fuel. It is a 17.5" Medium Frame (the usual one, not the women's model). As per spec, but upgraded to full XTR.
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2009/archiv...
She got this one just before moving to Cannondale, so mileage is very low. Professionally maintained by Clarence St Cyclery, with new parts (including mainframe) to the point that it is in close to new condition.
- Wheels are never used.
- The mainframe was recently replaced under warranty.
- Running gear & drivetrain regularly replaced.
Mount Annan Botanic Garden update for 17 Nov
Mountain Bike Trail closed due to wet conditions Wed 16 November. Will keep you informed for re-opening. We expect to open our new Pump track when this rain clears also... work has been done but need this rain to settle it in... DB
Do you have more information?
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Hilarious - account of first night ride
Hilarious
Ben Stiller's account of his first night ride with MTB'ers... 
Enjoy!
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Happiness is a warm shock.
Not happy Wiggle!!!!!
18 days after a $250+ order and my order is no where to be seen.
This my second order through Wiggle... the first took over 10 days to be delivered... thought I'd give them another shot.
Is this normal or have I just had two bad experiences?
At last no cramping...very happy
Best race of the year for me...with Rory, Tony and Michael...bigggest thing NO CRAMPS!
Withdrawn: PRICE DROP: 2009 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp with upgrades - (Large)
2009 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp - Large
Item Condition:Bike has just been serviced and is in perfect running condition. Fork and shock were serviced 6 months ago. Bike has usual scratches for its age but the frame and parts are in perfect condition. UPGRADES INCLUDE - Formula RX brakes which are the perfect brake for any XC or All Mountain / Enduro application. Crank Brothers egg beater pedals and Crank Brother AM handlebar grips. Maxxis LUST tubeless tyres (NOT TUBELESS, prefer the tyres because of their strong sidewall). This is a fantastic TRAIL bike and is super fast.
Blue Mountains Early Sunday morning
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Glenbrook station carpark.
Idea is to catch the 6.53am train out of Glenbrook up to Woodford and return via The Oaks firetrail. Thinking about adding the climb up to Mt Portal for exercise. I am keen to do some more exploring in the area but this Sunday I am a bit time constraint.
Cheers,
Volker
