# CX/MTB **URL:** https://fixed.org.au/c/general/cx-mtb/36.md?page=1 [Latest](https://fixed.org.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://fixed.org.au/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [CXing a tourer](https://fixed.org.au/t/cxing-a-tourer/70247)
**Author:** [@Water\_Boy](https://fixed.org.au/u/Water_Boy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/cxing-a-tourer/70247 "2018-06-20T06:05:23Z")
Picked a Specialized Tricross for $20 at a swap meet. Looks just like this: I want to ride more CX than touring on it. Skids n wheelies for winter! Few questions: Will it ride poorly Setting it up 2x at the front … --- ## [Buying a Canyon bike – 2017 Canyon Strive AL 6.0](https://fixed.org.au/t/buying-a-canyon-bike-2017-canyon-strive-al-6-0/70016)
**Author:** [@DICE](https://fixed.org.au/u/DICE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/buying-a-canyon-bike-2017-canyon-strive-al-6-0/70016 "2018-03-24T18:10:14Z")
\[FONT=Verdana\]So as my buying a Canyon MTB pricked the interest of a few forum users, I thought it was worthwhile to start dedicated thread on why I went for a Canyon and my experience of buying from this direct sales ou… --- ## [MTB tyres](https://fixed.org.au/t/mtb-tyres/61855)
**Author:** [@JP1](https://fixed.org.au/u/JP1)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mtb-tyres/61855 "2017-11-02T21:36:46Z")
I thought a thread talking about experiences with different MTB tyres in different conditions might be a good idea. If I had a drum of sealant and more storage space I’d probably change tyres at least once a week to sui… --- ## [Post Your CX ride](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-your-cx-ride/46951)
**Author:** [@hamishf](https://fixed.org.au/u/hamishf)\ **Replies:** 422\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-your-cx-ride/46951 "2017-09-27T02:44:23Z")
Seeing as everyone’s going CX crazy with good reason. Finally picked this up after the good folk at Commuter Cycles got the Athena shifters working. Surly Cross Check (XL) 90s Athena 8 speed gruppo (Thanks Manbau!) … --- ## [Racing B or Open?](https://fixed.org.au/t/racing-b-or-open/69947)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/racing-b-or-open/69947 "2017-09-24T22:38:46Z")
If you are an experienced and fit cyclist, including advanced MTB skills, but race CX the first time would you enter yourself in the B or in the open class? --- ## [Scratches on Carbon Fork](https://fixed.org.au/t/scratches-on-carbon-fork/69936)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/scratches-on-carbon-fork/69936 "2017-09-15T23:50:36Z")
Got my CX bike today, Giant TCX, massive shred worthy. Thats what I did and had a massive crash (in the first hour or riding, yes it was stupid, yes I took it to far). The carbon fork, which looks massive btw, got some s… --- ## [Giant TCX](https://fixed.org.au/t/giant-tcx/69911)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 7:03pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/giant-tcx/69911 "2017-09-14T19:03:52Z")
Anything wrong with this one and don’t tell me yes its a Giant. I am very happy with my TCR and now need/want a CX bike for having fun, a bit of gravel road touring, a bit of racing and a bit of mountain biking with t… --- ## [Crust](https://fixed.org.au/t/crust/69931)
**Author:** [@Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Cafe_de_Keirin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/crust/69931 "2017-09-13T21:01:05Z")
Anyone bought a crust frameset? Checked on web and shipping (FedEx) came in at 900. Presumably they’d have other options. But before harassing the company via email I figured I’d harass all of you instead. --- ## [MTB Porn](https://fixed.org.au/t/mtb-porn/53062)
**Author:** [@gink\_04](https://fixed.org.au/u/gink_04)\ **Replies:** 517\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 4:01am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mtb-porn/53062 "2017-09-04T04:01:40Z")
Blakey edit: 26", 29er 96er, whatever. This is the dirty brother of CX Porn. No pic in your post and it’ll get deleted. 1994 Klein Pulse, M900 XTR \[http://www.oldklein.com/kleinit/Pulse/pulse\_raefacex.jpg"\](\[URL)\] =… --- ## [Hope HB 160](https://fixed.org.au/t/hope-hb-160/69892)
**Author:** [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hope-hb-160/69892 "2017-08-31T20:14:26Z")
p. neat. --- ## [Marin Pine Mountain - opinions?](https://fixed.org.au/t/marin-pine-mountain-opinions/69484)
**Author:** [@Big\_Banana\_Bob](https://fixed.org.au/u/Big_Banana_Bob)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 6:52am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/marin-pine-mountain-opinions/69484 "2017-08-27T06:52:30Z")
Looks like a pretty good deal for $1100, about half the equivalent Surly/Soma/Salsa/Bombtrack. I can’t afford it until about March but the T7 full price is still only $1300. So how come they are so cheap? Or maybe how… --- ## [Suggest me a bike](https://fixed.org.au/t/suggest-me-a-bike/69898)
**Author:** [@generic\_hipster](https://fixed.org.au/u/generic_hipster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/suggest-me-a-bike/69898 "2017-08-24T18:33:19Z")
There’s a bunch of roads I want to hit up and explore but my road bike just doesn’t isn’t cutting it. Looking at buying something that’s going to be fast across a bunch of different off road surfaces so cx/gravel is the … --- ## [Mini Monster Cross](https://fixed.org.au/t/mini-monster-cross/69312)
**Author:** [@jezza323](https://fixed.org.au/u/jezza323)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mini-monster-cross/69312 "2017-07-18T15:59:04Z")
Thought I’d start a build thread for this thing, and I am going to call it a Mini Monster Cross build rather than an Enduro All Road just because it sounds cooler. I am trying to build this as cheap as possible. Will see… --- ## [NS Bikes Rag+](https://fixed.org.au/t/ns-bikes-rag/69827)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 1:57pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/ns-bikes-rag/69827 "2017-07-13T13:57:28Z")
Thoughts? Seems overkill for my commute, just the way i like it! 142/12 rear, 15mm thru front. 650x2.2 or 700x40 space for tyres Alu frame with carbon fork. CRC link to frame and fork Full build from their site … --- ## [Goldfields trail](https://fixed.org.au/t/goldfields-trail/57005)
**Author:** [@JP1](https://fixed.org.au/u/JP1)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/goldfields-trail/57005 "2017-06-08T20:38:21Z")
I want this message to get out there: The Goldfields Track, from Ballarat to Bendigo, is an absolute blast. A couple of mates and I (Yeehaar and Rhino on here) just did it over the weekend, and if you’re looking for a bi… --- ## [Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Event](https://fixed.org.au/t/brisbane-valley-rail-trail-event/69752)
**Author:** [@supermanlegs](https://fixed.org.au/u/supermanlegs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/brisbane-valley-rail-trail-event/69752 "2017-05-13T21:55:11Z")
167km end to end race / ride Sun 6 Aug --- ## [VIC MTB trails between Melrose (SA) and Melbourne?](https://fixed.org.au/t/vic-mtb-trails-between-melrose-sa-and-melbourne/69733)
**Author:** [@Bennyboy](https://fixed.org.au/u/Bennyboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 8:39pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/vic-mtb-trails-between-melrose-sa-and-melbourne/69733 "2017-05-04T20:39:40Z")
Alright, question for the big island folk of the southern variety: “What MTB trails are there between Melrose (SA) and Melbourne?” I’m road tripping back to Melbourne after the Australian Single Speed Nationals in Melr… --- ## [Munda Biddi record set](https://fixed.org.au/t/munda-biddi-record-set/69737)
**Author:** [@rolly](https://fixed.org.au/u/rolly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/munda-biddi-record-set/69737 "2017-05-04T18:39:14Z")
Is this a thing you guys care about? Top Stories: Mountain biker smashes record after ‘tough’ four days on 1,000km trail --- ## [Opinions on breezer cx and gravel bikes](https://fixed.org.au/t/opinions-on-breezer-cx-and-gravel-bikes/69731)
**Author:** [@Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Cafe_de_Keirin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/opinions-on-breezer-cx-and-gravel-bikes/69731 "2017-05-04T02:00:00Z")
Last year I saw a few write ups about breezer steel framed cx (inversion) and adventure (radar) bikes. They both looked pretty nice, but i wasn’t so interested that I would seek one out to see it in the flesh. Now they… --- ## [Rebuild my taco 🌮 MTB 27.5 front wheel](https://fixed.org.au/t/rebuild-my-taco-mtb-27-5-front-wheel/69720)
**Author:** [@Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Cafe_de_Keirin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/rebuild-my-taco-mtb-27-5-front-wheel/69720 "2017-04-29T02:16:38Z")
TL;DR - So i had a small off on the weekend and damaged my front wheel. Hub might still be serviceable but the rim is toast. Need new front wheel. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTLxLN2FggE/ (Can’t seem to get cycle bucke… --- ## [Cassette & tire options](https://fixed.org.au/t/cassette-tire-options/69652)
**Author:** [@lukemarkof](https://fixed.org.au/u/lukemarkof)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 1:50am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/cassette-tire-options/69652 "2017-03-28T01:50:59Z")
Alrighty! I ran out of gears (or legs…) on the weekend and I want more options for when I take the Giant TCX out to climb. I’m running Shimano 105 w/hydro discs - what cassette options do I have (how big can I go on the… --- ## [Dave's sick Banshee](https://fixed.org.au/t/daves-sick-banshee/69454)
**Author:** [@JP1](https://fixed.org.au/u/JP1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/daves-sick-banshee/69454 "2017-03-16T13:51:01Z")
holding place --- ## [Opinions on Stans Crest vs Arch EX](https://fixed.org.au/t/opinions-on-stans-crest-vs-arch-ex/63186)
**Author:** [@horatio](https://fixed.org.au/u/horatio)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/opinions-on-stans-crest-vs-arch-ex/63186 "2017-02-28T02:09:20Z")
Hi FOA MTBers I’m building up some MTB wheels and of course, the Stans are the go-to rim at the moment. It’s going to be 26 and used for mtbing and bikepacking. Now I weigh about 74kg, and I might have about 15-20kg of… --- ## [DIY Tubeless Inflator Air Tank](https://fixed.org.au/t/diy-tubeless-inflator-air-tank/69589)
**Author:** [@DICE](https://fixed.org.au/u/DICE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 12:31am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/diy-tubeless-inflator-air-tank/69589 "2017-02-20T00:31:19Z")
So as Flammable Dan asked me to make a thread about making a ghetto inflator so here it is: Just to start, there are heaps and heaps of threads on other MTB forums about this as well as how-to videos on youtube. This wa… --- ## [Mt Buller - Epic Trail](https://fixed.org.au/t/mt-buller-epic-trail/66565)
**Author:** [@Reuben](https://fixed.org.au/u/Reuben)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mt-buller-epic-trail/66565 "2017-01-03T16:01:08Z")
I couldn’t find much info online but am wondering if driving to Buller for the day what is the best place to start / way to ride the New Epic Trail? --- ## [2016/2017 Cyclocross Season](https://fixed.org.au/t/2016-2017-cyclocross-season/69355)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Vibes](https://fixed.org.au/u/Andy_Vibes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 2:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2016-2017-cyclocross-season/69355 "2016-11-14T14:54:23Z")
It’s already underway but I thought I’d get a thread together for related punditry and Monday morning analytics. --- ## [SSWC 2016 - Woodend, Victoria Oct 21-23](https://fixed.org.au/t/sswc-2016-woodend-victoria-oct-21-23/68951)
**Author:** [@TommyB](https://fixed.org.au/u/TommyB)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 3:45pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/sswc-2016-woodend-victoria-oct-21-23/68951 "2016-10-24T15:45:29Z")
The Single Speed World Champs are on this year in Woodend. Dates are the 21st to the 23rd of October. Should be a good weekend, definitely worth hacking a single speed mountain bike together if you don’t have one already… --- ## [CX Porn](https://fixed.org.au/t/cx-porn/47184)
**Author:** [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Replies:** 546\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 5:07pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/cx-porn/47184 "2016-10-19T17:07:56Z")
To avoid further cluttering the Bike Porn thread. \[i\]Post your CX pr0n pics here, whether they be CX, SSCX, CX parts, mud porn… You get the idea. No “chick on bikes” trash either, just nice bikes or parts you’ve come a… --- ## [Dropper Seat Posts ... talk to me](https://fixed.org.au/t/dropper-seat-posts-talk-to-me/69039)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 3:52am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/dropper-seat-posts-talk-to-me/69039 "2016-09-01T03:52:45Z")
Okay, i think my riding is at the point where i have the head space to use one, at the very least i can activate it at the start of the climbs/descents. So ive come across this, and it looks to be probably the best bang… --- ## [Knee / Elbow Pads - Recommendations/Advice/Experienc](https://fixed.org.au/t/knee-elbow-pads-recommendations-advice-experienc/68474)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/knee-elbow-pads-recommendations-advice-experienc/68474 "2016-08-15T18:42:37Z")
So after my stack on sunday, i think i want some pads. Nothing to serious/thick, but just something padded i can slip on for my elbows/knees Its still only single track im doing, not DH, so i dont think i need anything… [Previous page](https://fixed.org.au/c/general/cx-mtb/36.md) [Next page](https://fixed.org.au/c/general/cx-mtb/36.md?page=2)