Amberdrake

In this case both sport and recreational.

I think concerning yourself with him wearing a helmet should be more about maintaining the sport as it is. Its not long and he falls breaks the egg. Following his injuries the family feels the land owners are responsible for thier unsafe trails. Thus the horrid story starts where trails close or become kiddies circle route's. This is to be avoided in my opinion following rules set out just maintains the good name of the sport. Guys like that should be called out. My 2c

Correct tools and lots of pictures. Also have internet handy as sometimes some guides help with specific reassembly or dissasembly foot falls. Also take it one piece at a time otherwise too many little pieces become a problem. Enjoy the beer and be ready for all day cleaning the bike.

4 crates o castle

3 castle crates o beer. (330ml)

First ride for me also first big cycle comp. Starting in the X group so those that wanna drop back for a chat u know where we will be waiting

I am reasonably new to Cycling in general. Started Earlier in the year with my father to train for IM in future sometime. Since we started everyone we pass we greet. Sometimes there aint no breath and a head nod is all thats left. Even had times where thats not even possible. However since starting I greet walkers, workers, MTB, Road or gate guards. Usualy we get friendly respones but if we dont well to bad. Greeting someone takes nothing away from you and might just make someone else think Hell world is still a nice place. My 2c.

That bike looks like its going to deploy spikes and other sharp objects at any moment..... Awsome

Yea that would make me walk home on sidewalk..... seems more than just slightly unsafe. Glad i have option of winelands wide shoulder roads.

I had same problem on my Titan brakes and tried the loosen pulling brake thing. That didnt fix it however. After some inspection i realized that the one mounting bolt was pushing the caliper off the position it needed for alligned brakes. I happen to have a dremel and showed that bolt who's boss. I would not reccomend that path of action for anyone not used to grinding. My advice turn bike upside down loosen caliper and check it out carefully while brake held and slowly tightening the bolts. Hope this helps someone.