Recent content by Antsonline

This is exactly why people ride events, find a challenge, and learn to love the sport. I couldn't agree more and know many people - some of whom are EXTREMELY good riders now whose first marathon started with tears, tantrums, and cramps. But they loved it, and were hooked. The next time they...

I think its a bit disappointing that you started this thread with such optimism and now you are thinking of giving the whole race a miss - largely based on feedback by people who have either never done it, or have a nervous disposition about things getting tough. I think more people should be...

Anton Cooper Karen Hanlen Rosara Joseph What is NZ doing differently? That aint money.

Oh really? Irony and sarcasm - lost on the internet. Thanks for steering me right.

Look - as dumb as they may be (btw - noone, including Dan saw this coming), and as incredible as Dans ride was - which it was - Absalon had the race won, and done. Sure - he didnt, and Dan did an amazing ride, but Absalon was home, hosed and showered with a few laps to go. You've got to feel for...

I have a mate who does this sort of thing in the UK. He came up with a novel approach....get a big camelbak 'rucksak' but within it, run two smaller bladders, with hoses over different shoulder. I think he runs a big 3L rucksack, and 2x1.5L bladders. In one (lets say this one has the tube...

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I just wonder how the 'National Series' and 'Members Interests' are the same thing. 100 riders at Nationals cant really constitute 'members'. I actually appreciate you taking the time to respond. Ironically, you are not paid by MTBA (I dont beleive). I raced the National series last year...

One of these days, someone is gonna ask "are MTBA of any value at all?" Before I get shot down, what I am not asking is "do they do anything?". I am sure they are doing things. But - value? A poorly run national series, with an event format that wasnt popular last year, run in venues that...

I've got an XL S-Works Stumpjumper with SRAM X0 kit. Near perfect condition. 26" wheels. $2000 Buy it.

So - headset spacers with a negative rise stem?

2.0 Fast Track 'controls' are out of stock. they are very rare at the moment. Your best bet is to look for floor stock in dealers. I was in NZ the other day and found 1, so I bought it for a friend who was looking in Aus for it. Good Luck.

What size boss?

I saw one of those rims up close today. It was next to a 'big brand' carbon rim that looked almost exactly the same externally.... The difference was the thickness in the carbon. The Light-bicycle rim was just much thinner. thinner side-walls, thinner inner-bed, and thinner hook. I would be...

Mate - I have the bike for you - but its in Sydney. are you really sure you arent down here for work, for a race, a family wedding - or something in the next few weeks? Bike - XL Spec S-works Stumpjumper, full SRAM X0. Full carbon frame with brain shock front and rear. Excellent...