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Hello you magnificent bastards! Im heading to Portugal for a couple of weeks, and keen to get some riding in. Anyone have any first hand experience of riding there? Particularly in the south (within striking distance of Lisbon). I know there is a bit of DH about, but looking for more general...

So my front brake is getting a bit spongey - not un-rideable - just needs a bit of pumping. Just means I can't go as hard. It needs a bleed. Simple. I just need to buy a bleed kit. So I tell the wife my brakes are shot and I need to spend the dosh on the tools to fix them. She agrees...

I have a set of formula brakes on my commencal, which desperately need a bleed. I haven't found a formula specific bleed kit, but am told an Avid bleed kit is compatible. Anyone know for sure?

Keep seeing these 2012 La Pierre x-flows on eBay. They are cheap, and look 'real'. They are posted from China. Seem too good to be true. Has anyone taken the plunge on one?

Am training for around the bay in a day (130km), and did my first 100km ride today. Was looping all around the Dandenongs, 2500m of climbing. Ave speed 23km, am feeling totally faaarked. Anyone else training for this ride?

Went nicely over the bars today, which resulted in breaking my nose in 3 places, and stitches holding my lip together. Knocked me around a bit. Is wearing a full-face helmet ridiculous for general trail riding?

Destroyed some wheels at mt buller this weekend, and need a cheap set to see me through until funds for a quality pair become available. I saw some on eBay, power rims with quando red hubs, bladed spokes for $100, also a set of RLC wheels for $120. Has anyone used these? How bad are they...

Is the pedal on the non drive side generally a reverse thread? Got an old one which I'll be buggered if I can get to budge in either direction. Tried wd40, levers, brute force..... driving me insane. Any suggestions?

I have had the most mind blowing week - welcoming my first child into the world! I'm smitten with my little boy, but whoa, it is busy busy busy caring for him. I'm loving every minute, but wondering, when will I ever find time to ride again? How do people do it?

Hi, I'm considering getting a pair of 2012 Marzocchi 44 RLO forks. I've been searching online, but can't seem to find out what size the steer tube is. I need 1 1/8". The description also says it has a Steer tube-wheel offset: 44mm. What does this mean? Any help appreciated

Ok, ill be honest from the start, I have been making a few balls ups, and it is starting to get costly. I have bought a new fork, which has a 1.5inch steering tube. This fork requires a 15mm through axle, so I went and bought a new hub, but like an idiot I bought a hub that doesn't match the...

I'm hearing some whispers about this ride in Castlemaine on Sunday, not many details. What's the story? Times? Exact location? Is this a race or social ride? Anyone got a link? Anyone???

On the weekend I bent my rear derailleur in a crash at the You Yangs. I managed to bend it back enough to finish my ride (minus 2 gears), but it is rubbing and out of alignment. I need a new one. I have a 9 speed rear cassette, and 3 rings at the crank. Does this mean I need a long...

Im currently checking out the Merida Transmission 400-D, and seriously considering buying. Ive been trawling the net, but there is hardly any reviews. How does the suspension stand up (seems a little low spec??), is the lock out on the forks any good? What about pedal bob? Any obvious...

I'm spending some time over the summer around Bright / Harrietville, and obviously taking my bike. The mountains around there are soooo good, I bet there are some amazing trails around there. Problem is, not being a local, I don't know where any of them are. Any suggestions?

Finally the rain has stopped, and it seems half of Melbourne has been out riding at Lysterfield today! I'd just like to say thanks to the bloke who stopped to ask if I was ok after I had a crash today - who ever you are, was very much appreciated!