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8 hours ago, taco_junkie said:

Isn't that missing a digit?

DCS? BMS?

DCS. A10C is my jam!...the numbers work as is, if entered into a mapping program, such as https://www.movable-type.co.uk/scripts/latlong-utm-mgrs.html (remove space after 14R and it'll work). Off by about 1/4 mile

Just realized I copied it wrong. missing a 5 - 14R PU201685 - puts it right next to my building

17 hours ago, Anita Handle said:

UTM uses big numbers but those are out of range for UTM. UTM for Steiner area would look something like 14R 609854E 3365045N

I have my location as 14R PU20168 for a combat flight sim forum I am on. MGRS, but similar to UTM

On 3/2/2019 at 8:57 AM, larlev said:

No kidding. 35-49. Jeez, I'm damn sure my 49 yo self is zero chance of beating my 35yo self

pretty sure my 49 self could easily beat my 35 yo self.

On 6/5/2019 at 1:44 PM, AntonioGG said:

sub-24lbs 120mm full suspension bike with dropper and remote lockouts.  That's why it's US$11k.  Adding lightness is expensive once you get below a certain point.

I wouldn't call LiveValve a remote lockout. Three sensors, a computer, and 2 automatically controlled systems (shock and fork) for on-the-fly suspension control. Automatic damping, or not, as needed, depending on trail condition. That is a very nice bike, as well as system. 

No car last 2 weeks and last week was epic weather. Get car back yesterday. Was hoping to ride at least on Saturday. Guess I'll just have to see what NEXT week will be like...unless we suddenly dry out, get a fierce dry wind, then Saturday might be ok. But I'm guessing next week will be next chance.

On 5/28/2019 at 4:52 PM, AntonioGG said:

I've been eating almond butter banana and honey tacos for years.  Can also do PB.

A favorite ride 'sandwich' to stuff in jersey pocket is bagel, peanut butter, honey, banana, bacon.

Also, if he does get it for that price, decides it isn't going to work out, could probably ebay/craigslist it and make a nice profit.

11 hours ago, AustinBike said:

No need, "sexy" will get that person's attention.

Once I got the "car" thing out of my system with a BMW I have become more realistic, probably more like ATXZJ. My car gets me to and from the trailhead and that is about it.

As I've discovered this past week, getting to and from work works ok on motorcycle, but I had to sign up and use HEB's delivery service for groceries. I did manage to ride to Walnut and ride a bit, but too much street between me and either brushy or walnut to be much fun...

1 hour ago, ATXZJ said:

To each their own , and its nice for sure but......

 

I  see a vehicle that used to have a marginally comfortable ride/handling that has been lifted and now rides worse, handles worse, stops worse, and get even worse fuel economy. 

Why I want one of these, cause fuck all those things. https://www.google.com/search?q=rally+fighter+car&rlz=1C1AVNE_enUS656US656&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjOtNnm98HiAhUXsZ4KHReeAvkQ_AUIDygC&biw=1920&bih=937#imgrc=9DMWFKFVIHRiBM:

Well, better the shock than the frame.

29 minutes ago, RedRider3141 said:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bTUNHztAYMeXPZZD8

 

A variety of local trails including, Gumdrop , Suburban Ninja, BCRT, Candyland, etc. 

Thanks! Used the 'Misty Grass of Olson Meadows' as new desktop!

Anyone got a "bike mag" style photo of 1/4 Notch, Peddlers, or Mulligan? Just a pic of the trail, though.  I need a new desktop background. 

Rode past the same sign on 1/4 Notch. Stopped and turned back to read, as I did not recall it being there previously. 

4 hours ago, AntonioGG said:

Sealant is not a pain at all compared to tubes.

Had issues with a previous bike that was 'made' tubeless. Didn't work the best. Fast forward a bit, current bike had tubes initially but wheels were tubeless ready. Thought it was going to be a pain, at best. Couldn't have been more wrong. Tires seated easily, sealant fill went well. Added pressure, and they've been good since early March.

9 hours ago, Bamwa said:

Aaaaaaaaaaaaand we are back to turkey jelly! It's been a while.

I prefer ham jelly. That stuff that's all over those canned hams.

8 hours ago, Kobra Kai MTB Guy said:

Thank you.  It's even better than I remember.  Kid had to have grabbed front brake on the way down no?  Either that or his pedal caught since he rode with his pedals perpendicular to the ground.  There isn't anything to catch your wheel on that I can remember.

Might have hit the brakes, but mostly I see it as he was sitting on his seat that caused it. 

14 hours ago, Albert said:

Coincidentally, this was posted a few days ago on the Austin Mountain Biking group on Facebook.  Here's a direct link to the video:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1707436536013903

  ..Al

I feel so horrible watching that over and over and over...but I can't help it. 

First time I rode there, about 1998, I think, it was clockwise. This was on a 48mm elastomer forked "XC" style bike, too.  Trail has changed so much since then.  But now that I have a new generation 29er, might have to try it again.

Was the old one coming apart? rode it not too long ago, seemed ok. This one looks a bit longer. Ramps made less steep?

Yeah, looked into that last year with new bike that had 2018 Guide RS. I think they had fixed the issue by then, and I've not had any issues with them. From day 1 they have a greatly different feel compared to the newish XTs on older bike, but they work ok.

Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large? Really? Why the fuck not just call it Large, then Extra-Large? 

16 minutes ago, RedRider3141 said:

No, I like the bridge. I meant the turtle. 

So did I 😉

Was all that trail Pace Bend? The sections with the little tabletops and ramps?

18 minutes ago, RedRider3141 said:

Great, someone else to shave minutes off my strava time...

Nah, if  you hit it just right, you can pop off it for minimal air and a few seconds faster time.

WAter moccasin at Warda. I was camping next to one of the ponds, Made me a bit jumpy at first. But since this was October 1998, was more worried about the flooding that night than anything else, since I could feel the water flowing under my tent. 

Rat snake at Walnut.