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At the top of the Strava page, click on the drop down tab 'Explore -> Clubs' then type in AFF Crew.
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2016 Ford Falcon FG/X XR6 Turbo you beaut ute 1985 XR4Ti Sierra - Build Thread 1971 Fairlane 500 and... a collection of Jeep Towpigs and... two collections of rust and some new plastic bits roughly shaped like an F-Truck and.... some spare metal bits with holes in them |
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Just for a shameless pic of my treadly and a bit of a laugh .........
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FG GT 5.4 w/ additions!
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To be honest, for a featured piece of software like strava and all the development that gets done, as a senior technical manager for a large online company, I can appreciate what it takes to run something like that. I'm happy to pay for it. some great features here too. http://labs.strava.com/projects/ There is also a massive community with strava too. I have met many folks through it that ride similar routes to me, even live nearby. Organised group rides (Speaking of which, Melbourne based folks - who's up for it?) are also frequent. It's not littered with ads to pay for an infrastructure to stand it up and store all your data either. Theres direct integration with a shed load of devices that actually works as well as features fed back to those devices that work most of the time......Hello Garmin, hows live segments coming along?.... For the money IMHO its well worth it, I resisted it for years opting to use other apps, but at the end of the day I succumb and I'm glad I did.
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I can see why you hate the seat, Mik!
I think the seat isn't to support your cheeks, like an armchair, but more to support the bony bits a lot closer in.... they're called the 'sit bones' but I didn't know what that was till I started think with my backside...
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FG GT 5.4 w/ additions!
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One word of advice though..please get rid of that seat though and get one that suits you.. your back side will love you for it.. ![]() as mentioned before bigger and more padded it not necessarily better. Position, both height and angle, also make a world of difference, My favourite saddle feels like crap at the wrong angle, a decent LBS will have loaners they can let you test with, you might be surprised...
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agreed , the seat is horrible, modifications to come .
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Are you using TR tyres and the sealant that is for TR tyres? Also there's TR tyres for about $30 and TR tyres for $75, some are better than others.
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The same area we rode in a group a couple of weeks later, and that was when we had about 15 punctures between eight riders... Was crazy. So yes tubeless is good, but certainly not foolproof, and if going far afield out of mobile reception always still take a tube.
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I smash a lot of gnarly down hill rocks as well but I rarely run my tyre pressures over 25 psi front and rear.
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i have cable operated disc brakes on the bike front and back , and they work well, the pressure required to make them work is very easy for normal pulling up, i had to pull up a bit quick today while going down a hill , weight transfer the rear locked up and it was all the front brake doing the work , it was struggling a bit , probably because of my weight no doubt, it did the job , but i would have liked a bit more stopping power.
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I can't recall seeing them, Mik. The other option for disc brakes is hydraulic operated which I have on my mountain bike.
The disc brakes pull up a lot quicker than the caliper/rim brakes on most road bikes though...
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Thanks Swanny i`ll sus them out.
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Does anyone have any experience with those little stands that you use to turn your bike into a stationary bicycle? I'm too lazy to go outside anymore.
These sort of things: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-INDOO...-/221772406504 Do they work with mountain bikes? Can you go hard on them or do you have to be careful not to tip over? |
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A mag trainer will be ok but after a while it won't provide you with the resistance you need as good as a fluid trainer. Don't get me wrong it will be fine for basic use. As for getting on or off, they are pretty sturdy, but you some caution getting on or off the bike. When you on it, you do feel fairly solid. These are compatible and adjustable for all adult bikes. I have a CycleOps fluid trainer https://www.cycleops.com/catalog/trainers-rollers#
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If you are looking at indoor trainers have a read of this to help you decide what is right for you. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/2...endations.html
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i had a go on a home made one some years ago, it was basically a bit of plate with a couple of uprights secured to the axle, it didnt look as good as the one in your link, but i could still motor along on it ok..... so to speak, i dont see a mountain bike as being a problem as long as it fits ok and its sturdee.
if memory serves a fair bit of noise came through the floor through the stand into the floor , it worked better on a bit of carpet mat. |
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For a simple system Lemond revolution ( direct drive , fan resistance , most realistic feel ) is great if a bit noisy at high speed . If you prefer to keep your rear wheel on Kurt Kinetic is well proven and durable. Most trainers will accept 130 or 135 mm rear spacing if direct mount. For roller type mtb knobby tyre will be an issue - they work better with smooth tyre. As for going hard - some of our strongest (track) cyclists go all out on them so they are pretty sturdy . Last edited by SumoDog68; 26-11-2015 at 02:46 PM. |
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You don't need brake upgrade as long as they are adjusted properly and pads and rotors are in good nick . Modulation while using front and rear brakes simultaneously is the key and on down hills you need to keep your weight on the rear wheel or behind. Last edited by SumoDog68; 26-11-2015 at 02:43 PM. |
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Probably in my case the weight is the problem, if I was an Indian they would have called me "two blokes".
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I'm enjoying this cycling thread, been a long time MTB rider and collector of U.S made Cannondale Super V's.
I'll post some pics if anyone's interested.
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I'm interested. Post away. I have a real soft spot for Dales as my first real mtb was an old Jekyll with a lefty max. What a great bike. I currently have a SuperSix roadie. |
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I had been using the Lemond with power meter , and thought for the price it couldn't get any better as an indoor trainer - I was wrong the Watt Bike is streets ahead - however it comes at a high price |
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Still got my Jekyll, I bought it new but didn't like the cheap Manitou forks it came with as it was a 'poverty pack' 400. Eventually will fit a lefty for it. ![]() Here's some of the Dales, my viper red 'V' is now 20 years old and like brand new and yes I ride drop bars offroad... below taken in 1995 at Warrah Trig over looking the Hawkesbury. ![]() And it present look, highly modified. TEST... can you ID the components ?? ![]() This is the Super V Raven, aluminium spine and carbon wrapped. It was an US ebay basket case I rebuilt using updated drivetrain. ![]() Rebuilt still have to strip the swingarm for polishing. ![]() ![]() below. Super V1000 active ebay bargain highly modified with what's known as a Ubber upgrade. Rear air shock is replaced with longer travel stable platform model, swingarm is drilled out further up the pivot, front shock is swapped out for mountain spring and Super Fatty air cartridge. giving a plush 6 and 5 inch travel. ![]() ![]() ![]() Post some more soon.
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