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On 2/27/2022 at 10:16 PM, AntonioGG said:

All the stuff in the picture except the cooler bottle thingy.  If you’re interested in something message me for details.  

 

I'm interested in the cam-lock straps along with the wider auto transport straps if available?

Thanks
CJB

I've been up in Georgetown all day.  I don't really know.  My guess is that they may be ok.

-CJB

1 hour ago, AntonioGG said:

Shimano said humans couldn't take apart and reassemble Ultegra shifters.  I took my front shifter apart, and it was a pain, but I put it back together and documented it all. 

 

Thats only because you are not human.  After dissembling a few of those (for fun) back in the early days while working at a shop, I would tend to agree with Shimano.

When NX first came out I installed a complete drivetrain for one of the local neighborhood kids who had saved all his summer lawn money for the upgrade.  I got it on there and working very adequately.  But I was not impressed with the fit & finish of the components.  I personally would avoid them.  So much so, that when I needed a drivetrain for my back-up bike, I ended up purchasing the new Shimano 12spd Deore and have been mightily pleased.  YMMV

Cheers,
CJB

22 hours ago, RedRider3141 said:

 

the city will open inaccessible land to future development.

 

Via: https://communityimpact.com/austin/cedar-park-leander/transportation/2020/07/28/cedar-park-road-projects-see-mixed-funding-outcomes/

I'm not terribly familiar with the exact layout of SN trail.  But its the quote above that makes me think we will prolly loose much of what's out there at some point.  That said, there's also a chance that it may/can be reconfigured in some ways also.

Later
CJB

I'd prolly do as I did last year....come up for the day & 1 night, camp in my truck setup.  Hopefully not have to take Barry to the ER at 3am.

Cheers,
CJB

On 12/9/2021 at 6:25 PM, crazyt said:

airrosti was very helpful for me. I normally am skeptical of all things like Jthat. But they did a little massage and exercises and my problem went away fast.

I do a lot of jiu jitsu and flexibility and strength training to build the core really help a lot.

@crazyt,

Which Airrosti location and person did you visit?  I just checked the website out and this may be a good fit for some of my knee (& back) issues that I've been dealing with lately.  I may be paying in cash and want to make sure I can get the best person possible so I don't waste $$ and a visit.

THanks
CJB

Maybe a hobbyist with a plasma cutter and a good set of files?

-CJB

I can't answer this question with any certainty.  Last I spoke with him about it (maybe 2 yrs ago), he was in the process of remodeling and reconfiguring his garage (TF shop).  He was going to spend a few months breaking things down and putting stuff back together.  He had gotten married 2-3 yrs prior and they were completely fixing up the house.  I can say that when my RR was stolen, I was over there discussing another custom build for myself.  But this was 5 yrs ago, not sure where all that stands now.

Later,
CJB

Many years ago when I was needing odd stuff done for TF, many times I'd just show up at the place of business (i.e cold call) and just ask and talk to them about it.  I had some Stan's rims de-annodized this way.  And early on, its how I found and vetting powder coaters for our frames.  I've also had a few (non-bike) things welded with this method too.  Just show up with the part in-hand and be pleasant.

GLWS.  Not sure this really helps much.
-CJB

Back in our frame building days some of our peers used these guys with good success.

https://www.emachineshop.com/start/

Funny enough I did not initially recognize this bike.  Which is odd because I designed every MTB and it was always a very relational time-consuming process.  However, I noticed the seat tube sleeve, which lets me know it was a more recent frame.  Next I saw the Dirt Derby decal and that's when I figured it out.  This is the promotional giveaway frame from our sponsorship of the DD back in 2010(?). Just went and checked my old records and it was frame #55 Luke Yantis late 2009.

Good luck with the sale!
-CJB

Hero dirt FTW today!!  Best I've seen it in forever.

-CJB

I generally live pretty close and the streets & sidewalk look a little damp (now that I'm home for work).  But my wife says the precipitation has been minimal today.  I think we are prolly good....at least I'm going to show up and see.

Later,
CJB

IME installing a lower fork crown race is a pretty aggressive maneuver.  Its hard to do it half ass.  If it wasn't fully seated down I think it would rock noticeably on the race seat and would feel and sound (over time) loose.

-CJB

There was about 5 of us hanging out in the dirt island until we figured out the group meeting was getting smaller....not larger.  I was back on my bike and riding home at 7:04pm.

-CJB

12 hours ago, crazyt said:

thanks, I got antsy and ended up buying a set of shimano mt200, super low end but only $75 for the pair.

I've had very good luck with these brakes.  I've had 2 pair of them on my kids MTB and they exceeded expectations.  So much so that I considered putting a pair on my back-up bike, Trek Stache, that I built a year ago.

I've not watched the ones above, but my mom sent me this link below because of our MTB connection.  If you watch his monologue on the (Twiiter) video at this link its absolutely heart breaking.  I feel for the guy on so many levels.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/11/devastating-video-mountain-bike-national-title-winner-kyle-warner-diagnosed-pericarditis-taking-pfizer-vaccine-ending-career/

9 hours ago, AustinBike said:

 

But this is the church by "church climb" and if you have a dog, as always be careful about that water.

Sorta.

I would think that most people think that the 'church/school' at the very top of church climb is the leaking septic tank owner in question.  However, that is Brentwood Oaks Church (Or Brentwood Christian School), which is located at the top of church climb.  Walnut Creek Baptist Church is a smaller church that sits on some property in between BCS and the actual Walnut Creek, which is just north of the BCS school/church.

7 hours ago, mack_turtle said:

What's your opinion on the actual runtime?

I'm also thinking of just experiments with placing the light higher on my helmet so it does not push down unevenly.

I'm not entirely sure in run time.  I can say this, I've yet to have it run out on me during a ride.  I don't think I've done much more than 2 hrs rides at night over the past few yrs.  I've done C&D, R&I and Oskar Blues with it and never ran out.  We own 3 of them (oldest one is 4 yrs old) and occasionally when I leave house and I'm unsure if its fully charged, I just put a 2nd one in my back pocket JIC.  FWIW I also run a L&M Seca 1300 on my bars.  So I can toggle back and forth with my lights to maximize run time or light needed for techy riding.  Oh and I've also used the light on road rides too.  Those may be more than 2 hrs??  Overall, I have zero complaints.  Its served its function, been handy and is pretty cheap

Later,
CJB

I do this almost every time this subject comes up.  But a few years ago I purchased a light off Amazon for my sons to use when night riding.  As for me!...I've always used my assortment of L&M gear!  But when my venerable L&M stella battery went south and I grabbed one of my son's lights to use as my 2nd light up on my helmet and I've never looked back.  These are cheap, liteweight and put out a very decent amount of light.  We now own 3 of them.  I think I got the recommendation way back on Mojo and I also think there may be 2-3+ other people running them around these parts also 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IHIMJRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

It weighs 95 gms and I normally run it middle of my helmet so it doesn't really push my helmet down on my forehead too much.

Is this for your road bike???

3 hours ago, mack_turtle said:

Every time I see this topic come up, the closest place anyone can find is in San Antonio called C6. maybe there's something new that I missed.

I know of about half dozen people who have used C6 with good results.  As far as paint/prep...don't bother, its going to cost you more than you really want to spend.  

-CJB

Not sure, but I was referring to all the pilings, markings and road bumps that where installed.  IMHO, I think its a bit overkill and prolly just pisses people off (at us cyclists even more).  Additionally, as the debris accumulates in this bike lane area, I don't know how it could be street-swept or cleaned up?

My comments about more infrastructure along OSS & CP Rd was more wishing for legit shoulder addition or a concrete (or granite) bike path.  None of that is cheap, but I sure think it would get well used along those areas considering the amount of population growth that we've had all around there.

Cheers,
CJB

Don't care what the map(s) says, it will always be Chardog to me.

-CJB

14 hours ago, AntonioGG said:

They raised the speed limit too.  It used to be 35mph which I think is reasonable given the blind turns, and the fact that is shared.  I drive Old Spicewood Springs often and it's scary even in a car.  If you're doing the limit or 5 over you can still be surprised by someone parking, doing a u-turn, or skateboarding on the road as you come around a bend.  I think the limit should be 30mph and enforced tightly.  Driving and riding in Victoria, BC with low speed limits was a revelation.  Cars, bikes, scooters, skateboards are all going at relatively the same speed....and it doesn't feel like a gamble to try to find a slot to turn right onto or make a left turn if you're driving.  It just seems to flow smoother.

If there is ever a location to have 'pedestrian/bicycle/recreational' infrastructure poured into it, I think both Spicewood and CP Rd are it!  I wish there was a bikeway or shoulder or something along there.  I MUCH prefer that then the crazy bike lane furniture that we go on Duval (& other roads) that just pisses everyone off re:bicycles.

Cheers,
CJB