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my new bike
picked up my new Anthem x advanced 1 today.hoping to get up jarradale tomorrow,for a test, tune,and a good blast around. 
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Bike insuarance - certainly worth it
About two weeks ago my 2010 Anthem X2 was stolen whilst staying at a caravan park. Luckily I had it insured and after several phone calls I received a cheque today from my insurance company to buy a new bike from my LBS. All in all it was an easy process and I would recommended that if you can insure your bike.
For those interested it was listed as a specified portable item ($13 per month) on my contents policy with QBE.
3 ltr Hydration backpack - feedback on yours
Looking for feedback on 3 ltr hydration packs that will take some extra gear. Already have a 2ltr and a 3ltr Camelbak Classic packs. But need to carry more gear such as a first aid kit, Personal Locator Beacon, food bars, gels and sunscreen. Most other stuff is on the bike. Need 3 ltr as will be riding for 3+ hours in warmish weather. I don't need a cavernous pack that will carry rain jacket, other riding clothes, etc! Just with enough capacity to carry the above and not heavy .
AIF Cyclist units 1916-1919.
An interesting site on the use use of bikes in the first world war.
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/%22Caught+the+cycl...
Titus Rockstar. Any good?
Hi All
After 6mths owning my first 29er, (a fast ali hard tail ) I'm now looking at stepping up to a full bouncer.
I'm only after the frame as I already have some good wheels, Reba 15mm 120 taper forks, brakes, crank bars & stem so I'm only really after the frame.
I would love a Pivot 429 or Tallboy but the budget isn't there at the moment.
Within my current budget I have recently seen a Turner Sultan frame for $1300 & a Titus Rockstar for $1100.
Any thoughts on these frames for mainly trail riding with the occasion race wearing faster, lighter wheels.
Cheers
T
Looking for bike advice and suggestions
Hey guys
New to the forums so first off Hello!
Basically I need some bike advice from more knowledgeable folk. I've caught
the biking bug a while back and mainly rode for fitness (mtb on-road) but I want
to get into off road mountain biking and maybe a bit of trail riding but
still riding for fitness also.
So I kinda need a bit of an all around bike. My budget (stretched) is about $2800
and bare in mind I'm located in Perth so I'm limited to what brands are available
in store.
So far I've looked at the 2013 Specialized Camber Comp
DT Swiss Forks.
I just finished fixing my XRC 100 forks. There's not much info on the internet about them so if you need some tips I might be able to help you out.
front tyre. 2.1 or 2.35 ???
im just starting to get into a bit of mountain biking. Mainly up at Mundaring on the fire trails and other tracks.
I have a few spare tyres lying around the shed. Would you recommend a 2.1 or a 2.35 at the front.
the bike is a 26" hardtail.
Thanks.
Power Meters Heartrate Monitor
I came across the Powercal Power Meter device when I was looking around for a power meter. It is a heartrate monitor strap that extrapolates power based on (I can only assume) change in heart rate using some form of algorithm. There is no direct power meter on a hub, ledal or crank - its only input is heart rate.
What a load of rubbish I thought.
Then I read the comparison below where the Powercal heartrate power monitor was compared with a real power meter.
Stumpy is dead.... searching for a new Full Sus mtb for short chick... IDEAS suggestions anyone???
Sadly my much loved Stumpjumper FSR has sufferd a fatal blow when he fell off the car whilst travelling at 110km/h.... was a heart stopping moment to look into the rear vision mirror only to see my bike bouncing along the bitumen!
ANYWAY...
Now I am on the hunt for a new dually- something between CX and Trail, not too racey not too sluggish either...but oh what to buy???
Chasing a fun, light bike for a short female rider- any suggestions???
Please keep it brief - what n why in a few sentences etc...
Cheers T
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