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[Morgan]

What'd it look like before it got fixed?

[Shaz]

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What'd it look like before it got fixed?

something like this

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Thought id post my recent bikes, considering this thread was made for me so i wouldn't flood the gt with all my bike posts haha, This is my latest addition, 2014 anthem x 1 29er ive made a couple of upgrades, 50mm stem and wider bars and esi chunky grips...I've still got my Fixies and a couple of other bikes but I smashed out 1020km on this last month, loving it. Most weekends I either go to Ourimbah or awba XC track or go for rides in the wtagans bigest ride so far is about 130km got a nice 244km ride planned soon.



Here's my old avanti I rebuilt only thing original is the frame I'm running this single speed.




Here's a few of my bikes, got a roadie on layby also


Ps Morgan how's the mojo going ?

[Morgan]

Hey mate! Nice collection!

 

Mojo is still awesome. Haven't riden much lately due to being at work during all daylight hours but keen to get back on it soon!

[Scuba-Roo]

Is the awaba XC the one just off Mount Faulk Rd? I havent been there for like a year

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That's the one I prefer that over Ourimbah has more flow

[SSIKness666]

Nice collection Cam =)

 

Is the Avanti free spinning? I love it, not the typical style of single speed bike =) Have you considered a set of road tires for her for commuting or do you take her on trails? A backup set of 26x1.4" wheels would be handy.

 

I bet the Giant 29er goes hard =) Once again, have you considered a set of thinner tires for uber commuting?

How wide bar did you go on the Anthem? SLX, mmm.

I own an '06 Norco A-Line and a GT Avalanche 2.0; I'll add specs/pics soon..

 

I wanted an Orbea Carpe H20 but since they're too hard to get due to the long transit time from Spain, I now have my eyes on a Bianchi Camaleonte Sport 3.

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Both mtb's are purely for off rode use so no need for slicks, my pake is fixed gear so no free wheel I'm running fyxation 28c tyres on that rolls super smooth. I'm running 780mm on the anthem and 785 on the avanti. The new giants have an over drive 2 steerer tube that's bigger than standard bikes so I had to get a special stem, cost me $135 from chunked..

Oh nice bikes look forward to seeing some pics

Here's my pake I'm running drop bars on it now.





My next bike is going to be an Am bike carbon Santa Cruz frame with enve carbon wheels and components and xtr group set should be a nice build
Oh and yes the avanti is free spinning!!

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Here's some ride pics from the watagans and old north road


This was my biggest ride todate, I ride further on my bikes than I drive my car haha

[EVO8_WRX]

Just a couple of snaps. Got my Camber back in April this year. 

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Nice mate, what rack is that ?

[nickknack]

My next bike is going to be an Am bike carbon Santa Cruz frame with enve carbon wheels and components and xtr group set should be a nice build
Oh and yes the avanti is free spinning!!

 

 

That sounds awesome mate! I need to get back on my bike haha...been saying that for a couple of years now

[EVO8_WRX]

Nice mate, what rack is that ?

 Thule...$200 or so.

 

Thanks for the compliment! Not a massive MTB person at the moment. I used to ride a little many years ago. Just getting back into it and combining my enjoyment for speed, travel, photography and some #metime.

 

Wish I had gotten more into it when I lived back in NSW. 

[Morgan]

Who's Mini is that???

[SSIKness666]

Before my GT, I only ever had Big W and K-Mart bikes. It was a massive improvement going to Hydraulic disc brakes over caliper brakes. It was like going from driving a bomb to a Mercedes. Bought my GT back in late 07 and nearly 7 years later I still enjoy riding it. Sorry for the smart phone pics.

 

GT Avalanche 2.0 (In this photo the grips and saddle haven't been replaced)

 

Upgraded late last year and this year to:
Jet Black lock-on grips

Selle Royale saddle

new chain

new chain ring

new cluster

 

I locked out the forks, and am running 26x1.8" tires for a more efficient commuter. I want to go lower but after taking my GT on my first taste of DH I badly buckled my rear rim and got it replaced with a heavy duty one and so I can't go lower than 1.8's and it's not worth getting a new wheel made up. I'm going to keep it as a runaround bike and buy the Bianchi Camaleonte Sport 3 (see bottom pic).

 

2006 Norco A-Line when I bought it.

 

I have put on:

Answer Pro-Taper DH 780mm riser bars

lock-on grips

external BB

new cluster and chain

Truvativ Descendant 1.0 cranks

DaBomb Bullethole pedals

WTB 'Aviator' pattern saddle

gold head stem spacers

 

 

Orbea Carpe H20 I wanted:

 

Main specs were 30sp, carbon forks, ergonomic handle grips, disc brakes, 700c wheels.

 

The bike I am going to get next (hopefully by the end of the year). Bianchi Camaleonte Sport 3.

 

This one is only 27sp but still an upgrade on my 24sp GT.

 

Main specs are the same as the H20 (see above) except I don't think the forks are carbon.

 

Subaru and Bike together =)

 

I want to upgrade to Clarks or Hayes disc brakes (running Hayes stock) but not yet as my DH bike isn't running after a nasty bail.

I will upgrade more photos when I find them, include comparison of my 680mm standard bars compared to my 780mm DH riser bars.

[SSIKness666]

What style of riding to you use the Avanti for? Pump tracks? Offroad single tracks? I bet she goes sick. I'd love to experience a fixie Hardtail =)

 

Sorry Cam but what style of riding is AM? Freestyle?

[SSIKness666]

For those who haven't seen it:

http://dirtmountainb...m-epecuen.html#!1erdk

http://dirtmountainb...liam-2014.html#!1ewOt

 

My dream DH bike:
Cove Shocker, mmm. Love that rear swing arm setup

[nickknack]

Sorry Cam but what style of riding is AM? Freestyle?

 

All-mountain. Think cross-country mixed with mild DH, basically riding both up and down the mountain.

[FOZ_XTC]

His and her's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The top bike (his) is built by me with an '1/8 inch' bike hockey frame, velocity rear wheel, surley fixed rear chain wheel (16 tooth), fyxomatosis CNC cut front chain ring (42 tooth), San Marco Regal saddle, KYB chain, Light weight peddles, T3 Mutant Head Stem, Shimano Brakes with long pads, Shimano headset, shimano bottom bracket, shimano handlebars 'flopped and chopped' for bull horns, Maxis Detonator rubber in 700/28c. 

 

The bottom bike (hers) bought it new and modified for her birthday! Felt frame (clear coat over raw chrome molly 4130), flat bar, T3 Mutant Head Stem, Felt bottom bracket, headset, chainrings and brakes, quando wheels deep V lightened, Maxis Detonator in 700/28c, San Marco Rolls saddle, and KYB chain.

 

Projects:

 

Malvern One Star (1927)

Haro Old School racing BMX

A couple of other fixies