What did you do TO / WITH / FOR your bike today!

[Asininedrivel]

#gravelburn

Went out to try and replicate the @moorey home gravel loop from yesterday.

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Beautiful 24degree day with a light breeze.

I know it is not okay to speak positively of gravel bikes here but I always thought that generation of Threshold had a cool paint job. Do like.

 

[Lucaw]

This morning I went and did some laps of squatters run and the jump park at the Meehan and in the afternoon I went to the skate park, didn’t get rolled or shanked and rode down the stair case that I had my bmx accident on.

Then I knocked a half link out of my dirt jumper’s chain and fixed the creak on my ht. (I broke yet another hub)

 

[Chriso_29er]

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Rode Lake Mountain today. Honestly if you're in Victoria currently get yer bike and go ride it. Conditions are perfect. Actually perfect. Topped off by a great vibe, everyone out was really friendly, shit talking was primo and ebikers were apologizing for overtaking you. Most fun I've had on a bike in ages. 10/10 go do.

Seems they're doing a bit of work to it at the moment. Keen to get back there myself before queens bday.

 

[Shorsau]

Took the Ti bike up for a couple of laps of Happy Valley Reservoir this afternoon and apart from the occasional NPC it was a great day to be out. The bike also ticked over to 1000km since I got it… gearbox has worn in and am loving it. Been trying to get at least 20km a day in on it lately.

 

[Labcanary]

Rode solo this morning. I needed to clear my head. The ride was perfect. The weather was amazing, I went at my own pace and focused on the trail.

I rode some of the same trails again later with the family, at a reduced pace. It was still fun but I'm glad I got out on my own for once.

 

[pink poodle]

Is that your little tiny swag on the bars?

 

[Labcanary]

Is that your little tiny swag on the bars?

It probably would fit my midget sleeping bag.

I have to carry snacks and towwhee strap for the kids.

 

[moorey]

It probably would fit my midget swag.

FIFY.
Also, nice work. Get a bit of MM practice in before the weather turns?

 

[Litenbror]

Took the Bird out this morning at Majura for its first proper ride. Rides great really responsive and agile going down and climbs much better than it should. Really happy with the Mara shock seems to be a really good fit with this frame.

 

[Labcanary]

FIFY.
Also, nice work. Get a bit of MM practice in before the weather turns?

Kid is not so keen now. He's lost his mojo a bit with trail riding. I'll see how we go but I'm not going to push him.

 

[moorey]

Kid is not so keen now. He's lost his mojo a bit with trail riding. I'll see how we go but I'm not going to push him.

Bugger. Maybe forbid him from jumping Springfield Gorge…I mean racing Minimuddies.

 

[pink poodle]

Kid is not so keen now. He's lost his mojo a bit with trail riding. I'll see how we go but I'm not going to push him.

You're the parent...you need to start forcing your I'll on him sooner or later!

 

[The Reverend]

Chose today to ride as tomorrow's weather isn't looking great for riding.
Hooked up with some mates, arranged a trip to Redhill which is about 50 mins away. Even had a chance of catching up with @Asininedrivel for a same bike love in.

Arrive at Redhill, another cat has his Dreadnought out and it's looking like a full house of colours. The froth is high.
Get mine out, put the wheels on and realise I left the axles in the garage. GUTTED doesn't even come close.

Put the bike back in the car, 50min drive home and its local loops of Follow Me at Lysterfield. For those of who don't know the place, it's like planning in playing at the MCG vs a kick about at your local kids park. Nothing wrong with a local park kick but not what I was hoping for.

Never mind, I did manage to use the time to dial in the 38's I just fitted. Damn they're a nice fork!

 

[moorey]

Get mine out, put the wheels on and realise I left the axles in the garage. GUTTED doesn't even come close.

I think this deserves mentioning in 2 threads. Poor bastard.

 

[Asininedrivel]

I think this deserves mentioning in 2 threads. Poor bastard.

I'll meet you over there..

 

[moorey]

I'll meet you over there..

I’m always there.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Trails are a bit drier finally. Yay!!
From the coverted bike leaning against trees series.

 

[pink poodle]

I took my bike out for a bit of air time. Lumps need a lot of love...I have a burning urge to buy a wheelbarrow.

Then the homeward bound trail was still very juicy and I'm covered. I knew I should have taken the highway.

 

[Cardy George]

Did those little things you can put up with until you get the time to deal with them. Bumped the shock pessure up, fitted a chain guide, bled the brakes, had a heap of bubbles come from under the free stroke screws. Mini-confession, bled the calipers, bled the levers, then went inside and found the barbs/olives, back to the shed to shorten the lines and bled the levers again .

Also followed the lead of @fjohn860. Replaced the top out bumper with just an o-ring, effectively making the negative chamber HHUUUUUGGGEE. If it feels weird I can put the original back. Won't know until Tuesday.

 

[fjohn860]

Did those little things you can put up with until you get the time to deal with them. Bumped the shock pessure up, fitted a chain guides, bled the brakes, had a heap of bubbles come from under the free stroke screws. Mini-confession, bled the calipers, bled the levers, then went inside and found the barbs/olives, back to the shed to shorten the lines and bled the levers again .

Also followed the lead of @fjohn860. Replaced the top out bumper with just an o-ring, effectively making the negative chamber HHUUUUUGGGEE. If it feels weird I can put the original back. Won't know until Tuesday.

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Awesome, let us know how it goes!