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Coming to Canberra soon and ......

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#1 ·
.....have a few questions?

I will be in Canberra for 2 years starting the beginning of August and I need some advice on bike setup.

1: tires/tyres? what are you guys/gals running?
2: What causes the most flats there?
3: do you think a 1X10 would be good for ridding there or stick with a triple on the front?
4: anything unique to the area that a rider should know?

Looks like Stromlo Mtn will be my main place of riding seeing that I will be living within about 20 km of it.

Thanks for the info in advance! Really looking forward to moving there!

Dan
 
#2 ·
Welcome Dan, youll love it dont listen to the naysayers
1. tubeless . at sparrow/ridge/majura crossmark; at stromlo maybe chunkier..ive got an ignitor on the front and crossmark rear
2. pinch flats, occas sidewall tear. havent had a flat in 2 years with LUST tubeless
3. Go triple unless you are superfit. I love going out into the Brindies (mountains) nearby for long day rides and the hills are huge
4. Brindies!! There is dirt trails connecting the whole city. Just try a ride one day from south to north with no tarmac and youll find out!

Everything in Canberra is within 20ks!!
 
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