dancaseyimages
Mountain bike pornographer
No problems, there also a Toilet there to now for pre ride weigh in, and Shopping Centre down the road does a killer Banh Mi for lunch.
What did you do TO / WITH / FOR your bike today!
- Thread starter Minlak
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pink poodle
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New pedals on the rook and scout. They now have dmr magnesium vaults. Services the clutch on the scout. It was in need of some grease, very wet and sticky inside!
I am not 100% sold on the vaults. Where they cut the corner sits awkward under the outer edge of my feet. Will see how I feel after a few days on them.
Took the rook for some dirt lump laps. It was fun. I rode like a Jerry.
Also saw the new adaptive track in use. Was good to see a local icon back on the trails.
I am not 100% sold on the vaults. Where they cut the corner sits awkward under the outer edge of my feet. Will see how I feel after a few days on them.
Took the rook for some dirt lump laps. It was fun. I rode like a Jerry.
Also saw the new adaptive track in use. Was good to see a local icon back on the trails.
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
They were the first flats I bought, they were... okay. Ended up with a couple of sets at one point, and ran them on several bikes but was never really sold on the grip (or lack thereof) and always felt like I was standing on the outside edge of them and slipping off the back. Probably should've tried longer grubs screws, but ended up trying a few other pedals before settling on the Daggas. Blackspires are also plenty grippy with their skinny little pins, but have a small platform (or at least the model I had did) and as such weren't very pleasant underfoot as it felt like I was standing on the axle more than a platform.
Ultra Lord
Hurts. Requires Money. And is nerdy.
Sounds like perfect timing for majura. Cheers mate. I’ll be out and about Monday, always keen for a riding mate but be aware I’ve not ridden my mtb for ages since I’ve gotten back on the moto train so the ol’ fitness is non-existent.
pink poodle
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There seems to be plenty of grip and I did like the concave dish for holding my foot, they were just that bit narrow. The spec says they are pretty much the same as my recently deceased black spire (105x105mm). But they are square not (is it...) Trapezoid. Flame away geometry nerds.
The rook pedals had so much play on the axle!
slowmick
38-39"
Took the hardtail to Lysterfield to catch up with the boys today. It only has a rear brake as the front lever disassembled itself a few weeks/months back. Forgot my Camelbak. Got about 20 metres before the chain came off. Seems the free hub was not so free and it was spitting the chain off if I stopped pedalling. Got a bit of a lap in before giving up and heading back to the car. Seems I have some maintenance to do over the long weekend.
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Jabubu
let you google that for me
Did the doors fall off your car too when you got back to it? Sounds like a very unlucky day!
slowmick
38-39"
Car stayed together thankfully. Buying the parts and putting them near the bike and with the required tools in the shed has so far been ineffective. Maybe I need to leave a light on.
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
Yep. It leaves my pinky and whatever the toe next to it is called hanging awkwardly and my outer metatarsal feels confused. I'm off on the rook for some pedal adventures today so I'll have a pretty good idea if I like it or not by tonight.
Keep your eyes on the for sale threads people...could be some really comfortable pedals for sale soon! I probably should do some sort of garage sale. I have a bunch of stuff to move on.
moorey
call me Mia
Correct. With swapped out dog point pins. YMMV
crash3
Likes Dirt
Tried to enter a race over the weekend, didn't realise it was a previous event that had been postponed. As I'd entered and then scratched my entry, wasn't able to sort it out at 4pm on a Friday. So went for a spin on some singletrail that looks to be shared with motorbikes. Found some old dilapidated features that were probably built for dirt bikes. Got a bit lost, found a rusted out car, fell in a mud hole, and got back to the car just before dark.
I'd call that one an adventure.
If anyone needs spares for a VN commo, I know where to find some.
I'd call that one an adventure.
If anyone needs spares for a VN commo, I know where to find some.
mike14
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Finished the brake bleed
Installed the drive train (I think it's shifting properly)
Got the tires on the rims
Cleaned up all the tools I've had lying around for a week and half
Stared in horror at the amount of packaging that comes with a bike's worth of bits (although most is cardboard)
Tomorrow (assuming no work emergency) will be test ride and curb suspension adjustments, then clean the Altituide in the hopes that the new bike does what I want it to and I can list the RM for sale
Installed the drive train (I think it's shifting properly)
Got the tires on the rims
Cleaned up all the tools I've had lying around for a week and half
Stared in horror at the amount of packaging that comes with a bike's worth of bits (although most is cardboard)
Tomorrow (assuming no work emergency) will be test ride and curb suspension adjustments, then clean the Altituide in the hopes that the new bike does what I want it to and I can list the RM for sale
Cardy George
Piercing rural members since 1981
Dragged it out of the car. Put the wheels back on it and found the rough n ready lever bleed I did on it at 9.45pm last night fixed 90% of what I hoped it would. Lever no longer goes all the way to the bar after spending 20 hours upside down.
Had great plans for an hour two post dinner to get a build underway tonight. That was spent looking for a BBT18 tool that I swore I bought three weeks ago. In the end I found it as I was about to leave the shed feeling guilty about leaving my teenager by himself. Turns out he was fine (not entirely sure he knew I was even there lol) so I returned to the shed to complete something!
So….short version…changed the chainring on my new (to me) (e
)bike. At this rate it’ll be built by August.
So….short version…changed the chainring on my new (to me) (e
)bike. At this rate it’ll be built by August.
Lazmo
Old and hopeless
Tonight I popped a new press fit BB into the Process... yipee, on the road (er, trail) again.
The SS50 fishing pic is from yesterday, but the extremely yummy (non-chef) meal pic, was tonight's dinner.
The leatheries were really on... one was so massive, I couldn't get him up the rocks, my rod was bent in half, and by the time I got down to him, he'd chewed through the line.
Two very nice meals worth.
The SS50 fishing pic is from yesterday, but the extremely yummy (non-chef) meal pic, was tonight's dinner.
The leatheries were really on... one was so massive, I couldn't get him up the rocks, my rod was bent in half, and by the time I got down to him, he'd chewed through the line.
Two very nice meals worth.
Freediver
I can go full Karen
They are an underrated fish and have to be one of the easiest to clean. I'm not sure about "massive" though.
pink poodle
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Seen some sizeable ones, massive for their breed even. Those teeth are something else!
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
Well I don't have a good idea about them. Yesterday they were trialed on:
- omv trails, particularly the 2 short fast bits behind the jump quarry. That corner they end in needs some love!
- dirt lump laps
- over the big bridge and around the harbour. I wasn't aware that vivid was on full swing so that was a bit crowded!
Anyway my shoes stick like glue which is good. The concave sits right where I want it, which is also good. But as per previous comments...the cut off corner is a problem. I was able to get my foot into a mostly good position but then I would occasionally be brushing the crank arms plus chain and seat stays. Nye verdict is they will stay until I find something better.