Ride report: Monday 17 June – how to fix a puncture
Fixing a puncture as performance art. At least the trails were good…
Do not buy a Sweet Protection Trailblazer MIPS
The Trailblazer MIPS is a good looking crash helmet isn’t it? But my only conclusion is… do not buy
Ride report: Sunday 9 June – Ranmore trails
Today was a big day of riding but it really was an extension of my whole week
Frame bearing replacement for Bird Aether 9
Frame bearings wear out and need replacement. Here’s how I replaced mine on the Bird Aether 9 with some help from Gordon and his garage!
Ride report: Sunday 25 May – keeping it XC
Thanks to covid, neck pain and a few life interruptions, Sunday was my first weekend ride for weeks. We kept it XC today.
Forever fettling my bikes
Where does maintenance end and fettling begin?
New tyre day – Specialized S-Works Pathfinder 42
New Specialized Pathfinder tyres for my Cannondale Topstone. This time in bigger, lighter and S-Works flavour
Ride report: Sunday 3 March – avoiding the swamp
Ranmore is a swamp at this point in time. We found out how swampy last Tuesday night…
Ride report: Sunday 25 February – Harrier jump jets at Charlwood
A different kind of ride after a lack of MTBs in working order forced a rethink – and a trip to Charlwood to see Harrier jump jets.
Wiggle and Chain Reaction are done
This is a bitter blow. Wiggle and Chain Reaction appear to have run their course.