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    wagga wagga for a few days - should I take my bike?

    Most definitely bring your bike Pommie 6 hour trail is the main track about 12.6 Kim's, Rambo track is very popular also it's is about 7klm's long there is usually a social ride leaves the main trail head next to the golf course at 7am on Sunday's if you want someone to show you around let me...
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    New XT.

    My LBS supplied and installed the following XT gear on my Trance XO 29er 11-42, Mid cage RD, 11 sp chain, Hope 32t chain ring and 11sp XT bar mount shifter. I previously had XT 1x10 with a 32t widget. The new XT 11sp system works fantastic so far I haven't dropped a Chain, the gear changing is...
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    Overlapped spokes rubbing through?

    I have a Giant Defy Advance 3 rotor side the spokes alternate the cross on the none rotor side the spokes stay the same. I do get the occasional pinking under heavy breaking
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    Opinion: 1 expensive bike or 2 cheap bikes - which is better?

    I have three a Giant Defy advanced 3 for the road, Giant Trance 29 X0 1x10 soon to be XT 1x11 and the old original Giant 26 Talon on standby
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    What tyres should I buy?

    Maxxis Ardent front and Ardent race rear
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    Shoes, trouble with pins and needles

    Had the same issue with pins and needles in my feet, Specialized shop in Clarence st Sydney sold me inner soles with a metatarsal bump problems solved instantly
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    What to eat at Husky 100

    I didn't like the gels either until I found the endura gels with are a lot easier on the stomach I have found plus the endura drink mixes are very good they contain carbs
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    Canberra - Which bike?

    Dually is the go for Stromlo, the ride up to the top is not that hard really and if you do loops 4/6 you will appreciate the extra comfort.
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    Mont 24 advice

    Well said totally agree
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    Mont 24 advice

    If there is no re run and I don't expect there I will not be expecting a full refund. I read the T&C document and signed with full knowledge that this was a possibility. If they insure against the weather the entry fee will be higher, the event organisers will have to pay for hire fees for...
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    Glasses sweat

    I use the halo headband that ties up works great
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    Superglue in 1st aid kit?

    Burns sheets are very good for small and large cuts. Just peel both sides off and stick over the cut they stick like shit to a blanket
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    Pain in right bum cheek

    Had similar issues from over doing it. I was really tight in the glute medium causing discomfort and lower back pain. I got a foam roller and a tennis ball and followed some exercises off the net specific to bike riding, problem solved
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    The Mont 2013.

    Outstanding event the track layout for this style of event was perfect, 3000 riders was good max I would say. if you want it more technical/serious do the Scott 24 hr. I had 2 riders in my team that had never done a 24hr before and they are both hooked. Big congrats to organisers, track builders...
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    Torn Meniscus - Physio etc

    I put up with a torn meniscus for about 5 years, got to the point where it was locking up on me. Had an arthroscope to clean it out, best thing I ever did. That was about 6 years ago now have not had a problem since, don't wait just get it done and make sure you do the rehab after to get all the...
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    DISAPPOINTED TRANCE X0 2 weeks old RANT

    I have had my Trance X0 for three weeks done about 200 Klm,s on some fairly tough MTB tracks no problems at all, sometimes when a company make so many products there is always a chance of a problem now and then. I have heard good reports on Giant warranties.
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    Lower back

    Find a good Pilates class and strengthen your core the best thing I ever did
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