Project 9er the On-One Inbred

Labelled, Inbred

The ‘non-sliding dropout’ Inbred frame is the geared version of the original On-One single-speed. Their well-proven steel tubing has a large diameter top tube with reinforcing plates above and below to the head tube. The multi-pipe seat-stay arrangement and thin rear stays gives plenty of room, even with 2.2in tyres.

Not quite a fatbike.

Steel framed bikes tend to appeal those experienced riders looking to create a cult bike. They can provoke plenty of conversation too.

The anchored frame feel underpins its steamroller poise, rolling over and grind up just about anything. The bike surprised us by even feeling composed on technical descents. It has a spring and absorption that pays back precise and reliable lines.

You get ISCG (International Standard Chain Guide) mounts for going 1x up front, and the gear cabling will use full-length outers clamped under the top tube. Bottom bracket, seat post and headset tubes are all very standard: 68mm English, 27.2 seat post, 1 1/8" headset.

Massive amounts of clearance.

Rather than a skinny whippet bike, the Inbred 9er has been built as a dependable blue heeler of a bike with a sturdy feel.

Reliable XO.

A reliable mix of SRAM/Truvanti drive-train matched with a flat, wide Truvativ carbon bars and 80mm stem.

Unique looking rear stays and neat rack mounts.

Fat Conti Race King tyres wrap a custom carbon/240 wheelset, which make it an easy ride on just about every surface. They see the bike accelerate easily and stop on a dime.

Stopping power beyond belief.

 The latest XT brakes are high on power and we had no problems stopping quickly, we know this because these brakes are used across the spectrum of MTBing.

Colour matching?

 Back on the frame, it has the potential to go through a variety of different configurations, while at the moment it is a 3x9 suspension forked XC/Enduro all-day bike, there is potential to visit rigid, 1X9, CX and commuter/trekker. Countless off-road adventures will be had, as this is the bike we ride for weeks at a time. There is even rack-mounts for those extended adventures and if this frame were to ever break, you could easily get it repaired by a local welder (unlike titanium, your uber light carbon or aluminum frames).

Steel tubing, nice.

Ok, so this isn't a light frame and it isn’t an ultra light race bike, but that is a good thing, because thankfully it doesn't look like one. The geometry is more all-around than aggressive cross-country, so everybody can appreciate the ride for just about all styles of riding.

Well matched compliance.

Just because this frame is relatively inexpensive, it doesn't mean it is cheap. The welds are solid, the geometry sound and the overall look and simple graphics are pleasing to the eye. A neat frame to build a package you want.

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 Not the Kowalski Brothers, but we can make sure they damn well look like it. Keeping your trails real at Yellowmundee.

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And in at No.3, Rocky Trail's Rollercoaster Series at Stromlo.

No. 2 was an instant hit, as is the event with everyone who participates, The MONT!



A surprise in at No.1, but creating even more options, the one, the only, SRAM XX1 preview.

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Alice Wrap

Have you been bitten by Alice ?

The Ingkerreke Commercial Mountain Bike Enduro is one to put on the bucket list. Recommend either as a racing week or a fun enjoyable riding week.

The format of short duration races centred based around Alice Springs allows you to enjoy the fantastic trails that surround the town, whilst still being able to sleep in your choice of accommodation every night. Highly advised you go with a bunch of mates, stay in a self-contained apartment, flexible and cheap.

The race has a wide appeal, evidenced by the large number of repeat entrants and the wide distribution of abilities.  At the pointy end of the field it is a very intense affair but really all you need is a reasonable skill/fitness level on the bike. Like any week long event there were a few spills with some broken ribs and plenty of riders over the bars, which make for good story telling.

Hard-tail or dually? Just bring you favourite bike as tyre selection and pressures are probably more critical. Then again, some people had all the trouble and others had none at all. Go prepared anyway, good/new tyres, sealant, tubes etc.

The single track is extensive and fantastic; there has clearly been a lot of good work done over the years by Alice mountain bikers. Great mountain bike tracks amongst some incredible scenery. Just remember to look up and around as it is an unbelievable part of the country.

Photo: CHLOE GERAGHTY

The final stage - ICME

Stage 7, deva-station. The last one, the last stage, and when you are holding a podium position overall or category by a slim margin, this is where the racing gets real.

The local police lead out the peloton for a lap of the town, they drive off and the pain train kicks in. Groups form early, riders attempting to hold that wheel, get on board for a tow. Miss it and your spirally back to another group.

Photo: CHLOE GERAGHTY

The pace can be brutal, every undulation testing, succumb to the pace and watch those other riders pull away. Find a friend, work together. The sections of trail flow but it is super loose single-track. There are more casulties, offs, endos, scratches, bruises. You power on hoping you’re not the next victim. How far to go? How much energy? You dig deeper, pain in temporary. You fly pass riders with mechanicals, a quick “you-right?” for their “yes thanks”. More rocks and a river crossing, there isn’t to far to the end. A sprint across the grass and you’ve made it!

Stage 6 - Penultimate

Stage 6, a classic in the ICME line-up. Run on the same course as the mornings ITT, the trail is usually familiar for most but under lights, this adds another element and can dull the sense of familiarity.

The whole peloton positioned on the start line, lights on, watching, waiting for the sun go down. Smiles, composed faces hide pre-race nerves and competitive tendencies. It seems like the calm before the storm, but not long AC/DC’s Thunderstruck begins to reverberate through the crowd. Woo-oh, woah, woh, woh!

Crack! And it is on, the peloton launches onto the fire-trail at hypersonic pace, everyone trying to get hole-shot into the single-track first. Conga lines build quickly and when the lead rider of the train suddenly stops, there can be utter confusion in the darkness. Conversations are blinding!

Bush bashing back to find the track, you’re in catch up mode. Steve had it good at this stage, “a local was sitting behind me calling out the corners rally navigator style… awesome”

A tiny breaking in concentration and you can hit something unseen, they litter the trail at night, and you’re over the bars crashing into the mulga scrub. There are plenty of challenges when night riding.

Steve's ICME ITT

Steve’s Stage 5, the race of truth and a 23km individual time trial.

Being his first time trial and to do it on a mountain bike; Steve absolutely loved it.

Currently 3^rd in Vets GC, the 4^th place rider was out on the trail before Steve and looking very much like a rabbit to chase down. He was out of the blocks, pulling on the big ring to chase down his rabbit.  Way cool.

The course consisted of 4km of fire-trail at either end, with a little more fire-trail in the middle. The rest was gorgeous flowing single track. It took Steve about 20 lung busting minutes to catch 4^th place, then they both worked together to try and put some time into their competitors. As they busted out of the single-track, they sprinted to the finish line, collapsing as they passed over it.  “What an awesome experience!  I finished 4^th in vets, 10 secs behind 2^nd place, so it was very close on the leader board, (time) to prepare for tonight’s stage.”

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Screaming?

Men in action

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Racing with your local club is fun, exciting and can be a stepping stone to larger events or bigger things.

A Grade form up for the start.

Hooking

Eyes on the trail

Tech climbing

Sand squishing

Having fun every moment

Fast blast