Big JD
Wheel size expert
is that the aqueduct trail that stretches from south of the township- Castlemaine towards Dailesford (?).
Lovely trail that one.
Anything in the Pines these days since it has been logged?
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Lovely trail that one.
Anything in the Pines these days since it has been logged?
gcouyant
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Seal Skinz socks are your friend - with tights tucked over the cuff. I find that errant sticks and snakes tend to jump up and puncture booties on the DDT trail.
gcouyant
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I'm happy to pay to visit a bike store just to see how far a hole in a human ear lobe can be stretched.
Actually after a sniff of Bike Mechanic's Milk chain lube it all makes sense.
gnarly_rider
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Yeah neoprene socks are actually what I meant. More for the warmth when wet, rather than waterproofness.
Tis indeed!
Haven't been back there since they logged some sizable blocks about 1/4 - 1/3 of the way in to the big loop a few years back. Used to know it very well; I probably need to do a summer ride with some locals to relearn it (if a coherent big loop still exists?
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gcouyant
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Gotcha. I've had a thing going for the seal skinz for a few years now because of the merino liner - so the tootsies are dry and warm. I also find that they pump air as you pedal so the feet don't sweat. Been wearing them on the Yarra trails to kick the drainage channels open and drain puddles.
Coaster
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Hi Guys,
Looking for some thoughts (yes, it's a tech question but I think you guys are real smart in the YT thread). Would you guys buy a specialized 2013 carbon frame in other state (of Aust, not a state of incoherence or drug state) unseen. Seller says used from March to Dec for races only (every 2nd/3rd week) plenty of photo's, seems to be a sound background of bike (more research in progress), no real idea yet of seller but seems to be associated with a bike store. If I took the seller out of the equation would you buy a carbon frame unsighted and second hand.
Cheers,
Coast
(I think PB already has his hand on the reply button).
Looking for some thoughts (yes, it's a tech question but I think you guys are real smart in the YT thread). Would you guys buy a specialized 2013 carbon frame in other state (of Aust, not a state of incoherence or drug state) unseen. Seller says used from March to Dec for races only (every 2nd/3rd week) plenty of photo's, seems to be a sound background of bike (more research in progress), no real idea yet of seller but seems to be associated with a bike store. If I took the seller out of the equation would you buy a carbon frame unsighted and second hand.
Cheers,
Coast
(I think PB already has his hand on the reply button).
VW NUT
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Yesss iv known Luke for a long time! I did spy on strava he has been down there a bit! Ill have to get down there more often. I just work in Ringwood and the mullum mullum is 500m from work!
kwikee
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I bought my Genius 720 (carbon) second hand from QLD, from photos and a description. Similar situation actually, owner works in a bike shop, rotates bikes every 6 months, buys wholesale and sells at same price, and being such a good deal, I was sceptical. He said it has only been ridden 3 or 4 times which I doubted, but when it arrived, it could have almost passed for new. A couple of very minor marks, otherwise immaculate.
Best thing is, as said above the packaging was awesome. Packed as a new bike would come in a box.
I think if you can ask for specific photos of parts of the frame and he will comply, it's as good as looking at it in the flesh.
Go for it! It's only money!
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mtb101
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if the price was right - and I mean reasonably cheap, remembering you have no warranty and no real comeback if something aren't right or goes bad - one thing to ask can you get the original receipt that could mean a warranty claim would/could be honored or you ask him to take it in. reason for selling? get him to describe in writing the detail and condition of frame just so you have an assurance that if it aren't as described you would have some grounds for refund. of course most mtbers are good people so it might be something he don't know about. other thing is try and make sure it has headset bearings, BB, seat clamp, any specific stuff that may be hard to source.
Coaster
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Asking 3.8, thinking 3.5.
ninjasstolemytv
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Doubt many would be on trails, weather's not looking kind. I accidentally did a 180 the other day since my semi-slicks don't like the slick dirt very much.
CharlieDontSurf
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Rode Hans to the power line climb and back yesterday arvo before rain. Trails were good only a few puddles and the soil in that area is still dry 10cm down. Dams are nowhere near full.
Sidewinder
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A few places are just mud, at one point today I was struggling for grip on a flat section.
mtb101
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went to Hans Return yesterday, trails are nearly dry, notice the B line log roll we created a while back is now a nice flowing part of trail.
what can be do about that dip?
the obvious would be some kind of platform, but not sure it would last ... there's plenty of dirt around it I wonder if we could drop dirt into either side to link up the log as a cross over point. if a bunch of us got together on a sunday with shovels, a few saws sure something could be done you'd reckon.
would probably need logs on ground to still allow water to go down dip, then dirt on top, the jump dirt could be moved without cutting into area.
what can be do about that dip?
the obvious would be some kind of platform, but not sure it would last ... there's plenty of dirt around it I wonder if we could drop dirt into either side to link up the log as a cross over point. if a bunch of us got together on a sunday with shovels, a few saws sure something could be done you'd reckon.
would probably need logs on ground to still allow water to go down dip, then dirt on top, the jump dirt could be moved without cutting into area.