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FULL SUSPENSION CONVERT
I only started riding regularily around 6 months ago and started on a Merida hardtail and very happy with it. I recently thought of changing to full suspension as I thought I would enjoy my casual rides even more - glad I did! I tried the new Merida full suspension frame out yesterday on the DH track that branches off the small loop at the top of Wyatt track, pretty tricky in sections for a beginner (a few stop and walks) but loads of fun. Thanks to Belrose Cycles for the frame change and no pressure to buy a whole new bike, could'nt be happier!
Beijing Closing Ceremony - One Wheeled Sit In Bikes?
Anyone see them? How'd they work? They'd be great for mountain biking, roll up and over anything - I think, have I got the physics right?
Andos (de)grading!!!
I’d finally got some courage and since I needed some more training before the Angry Doctor I did the Oaks + Andos (all the way up) this Saturday and to my surprise Andos is being graded pretty much like Oaks was.
I don’t know if it’s because of the soil difference or if the work is much worse this time, but the first 10 Ks (near Woodford) are terrible to ride as the surface is extremely soft and loose and even going downhill towards the creeks crossing was tough (It was so soft that I had to actually pedal downhill in order to get some speed).
Sore knee ligament...
Yesterday after 66kms of mostly uphill riding my left knee lateral ligament (I think) was showing lots of pain and I had to catch the train instead of going back down the Oaks 
It's the first time I've experienced knee pain - is this particular one a common knee injury for riders? How should it be treated? Ice or heat?
Would it be wise to cary with you some bandage in case it happens again on a 100Km ride?
Thanks,
Tom
Pedals/shoes
Hey
I'm looking at buying a pair of cliplees pedals/shoes, i ride primarily xc stuff, but i can get pretty aggressive, however i'm not a big fan of drops (can't afford to break my arm before the HSC)
My Main reason for wanting to clip in is i'm sick of my foot slipping off the bar and banging my knee on the handlebars, and not being able to climb up hills.
What should i expect to pay for a set up thats going to handle being beaten on a regular basis?
Down Hill at Menai (Lucas Hights)
I have been riding with some of you a couple of times at Menai and did a few laps after that with some mate doing a loop around 20KM. Today we found a very well maintained downhill tack with 3 different runs.
I just had my XC gear so did the easiest run a couple of time and loved it. It had some big burms the whole way down with some nice drops and a couple of small gap jumps that I hit. Only down fall is there is no shuttles, but there is a walking track back up.
If you are more HardCore there are some very challenging bits.
Aaarrrrrrrgh
Jared Graves after looking real good for a medal in the final got clipped on a berm and went OTB.
He was in with a real chance. Fourth at the time. Even managed to poke his nose ahead for a moment on the first berm. I almost hit the TV.
Scenic road for a roadie photoshoot?
G'day guys,
I'm planning on doin g a photoshoot with a roadie. I want to take a shot of them riding on a scenic road somewhere on the northern beaches. Obviously, if we were to go closer to the city we could shoot on some fabulous roads near Bare Island, but I would prefer to do this locally.
Something quiet with the view of the ocean, which actually looks like a country road (as opposed to a residential street) would be superb.
Do you guys have any ideas for a suitable location on the Northern Beaches?
Cheers