Hugh

Finally replaced my broken mountain bike yesterday.

Revel Rascal bought at Velorangutan.

A week ago I made a joke to the wife about a brand new car (she shot it down). So then I joked about a brand new bike (and I was very specific).

I didn't think she would actually order a bike for me.

I went into Velo to check on Rascals. They said they have to check on inventory and get back to me.

They connected the dots and realized my wife had just ordered a bike. They tried to help make it a surprise. They were trying to go out of their way on this Christmas surprise.

This shop is a good find.

1 hour ago, gdog-1992 said:

https://patents.google.com/?assignee="guerrilla+industries"&country=US

One of those patents was just filed in May.

Canfield is offering part replacement support to GG owners.

I was really disaapointed GG pulled the plug.

One thing I remember about Forest Ridge: the first time I came down the big hill, I narrowly missed a pretty big drop.

Based on the Forest Ridge write up, I way underestimated my skills because I consider myself average but I always enjoyed Forest Ridge.

On 9/25/2023 at 12:34 PM, Chongo Loco said:

A few of us came to camp & race at bluff creek / Warda around 95. A few months later came back with my wife to visit her family and rode BCGB and City Park and maybe the old rifle range by Reimer’s. Loved it all but dabbed tons. Second time ever riding city park was on a visit in 97 riding with a friend from home. we got caught in a storm midway thru a lap. It was the storm that had the tornado that wiped out 183/1431 in cedar park then hit Jarrell.  We had no cellphones and no idea til we got back to our hotel. CP in the rain on a hardtail for 2 techie beginners was nutz!

I remember that storm well.  Wife calls me on the phone to let me know she sees a tornado.  Phone goes dead.  I was doing ~100 on Parmer to get home, scared that my house and family got wiped out.  I figured cops would cut me slack but I did not get pulled over.

We were lucky.  10 blocks away, not so much.  I went over there to help.  I'm in construction and the cops took it to mean that I could survey buildings and let them know if it was safe to enter.  Next thing I know, I have a police escort to Randalls because they thought people were trapped inside.

As a part of Texas A&M's Engineering Extension Service, that had guys nicknamed tunnel rats who would worm themselves through rubble looking for people.  I had to direct them where to go.  Turns out nobody was trapped inside Randalls.  What I learned is if you're in a grocery store during a tornado, head to the frozen food section.  Those freezers are so stout they can hold up a collapsed roof.  

In 2001, those same tunnel rats ended up in NYC.

On 9/24/2023 at 7:01 AM, WhoAmI said:

And how long ago was that?

What do you remember thinking about it at the time, and what do you think about that trail now?

Do you still ride that trail?

Barton Creek Greenbelt from 360 to Zilker back in 1991. Still ride the trail.

It was less technical.

Also did a race at City Park in December of '91. Some guy named Lance won.

Every Saturday I'd ride some Greenbelt and then do a loop at City Park back then. I was young and single.

7 hours ago, Barry said:

Based on what I can find, this rumor started on Reddit about 20 days ago. And it's a deleted post based on "good authority." And so far as I can tell, GG has made no statements on the matter, neither on their website, their social medial, nor a press release that can be found in a Google News search. The reddit thread has a bit of speculation about the company starting to produce their Rev'd frames for other manufactures, but will close their GG line.

But GG remains entirely silent on the issue so far as I can tell. Also, their phone number still works, but "all representatives are busy."   

I've tried reaching out to them for over a week. Their website shows no bikes are available. I saw someone from a bike shop post that GG told them they were closing. I'm really bummed.

It looks like they've spun off Revved to be a contract frame builder.

I was waiting for them to re-release the Trail Pistol. Now I know why it didn't get re-released.

They had great looking bikes. The 300% stronger boast they made had me hooked.

On 9/2/2023 at 1:40 PM, hurronnicane said:

On our way to the Telluride-to-Moab adventure we did a fun ride at Phil’s World.  It was my first time there and it was great fun!

Rib Cage is a blast.

On 8/24/2023 at 7:20 AM, throet said:

Still, envious of the all the great pics folks are posting of rides up high in the mountains. 

Pic is from last week.  I woke up to 46 degree temps.  It peaked out around 80.

North of Pagosa Springs

On 2/20/2023 at 8:35 AM, AntonioGG said:

This is the proof to the +1 theorem.  You need exactly one more bike that you just described.

My wife modified that rule to n-1 which is one bike less than what will get you divorced.

I just got a Lauf True Grit. You can buy their fork which will give you some suspension.

I've only gotten one ride on it. There is a trail behind my house that is mostly buff but has a little chunk. It handled it well. I'd consider riding it at Walnut or Rocky Hill. The Greenbelt and Deception or probably too chunky.

I'll be taking this bike to ride Alpine Loop up at Silverton this summer. Gravel riding is a nice change of pace from road riding.

On 2/2/2023 at 2:32 PM, Docscotty said:

About 5 years ago I built 1.5 miles of hiking trail behind our house on the hillside above Twin Creeks golf course. Great way to chill out after work, stretch the legs, and pick up a ton of expensive golf balls. It took 40-60 hours over several months with loppers and a hand saw to complete. After snowpocalype, it took another 20 hours to reclaim maybe a mile of the original trail.  Can’t even imagine what it looks like today.  Probably time to admit defeat. 

Mother Nature 1

Docscotty 0

Before Twin Creeks was built, there were some sweet trails back there. Had my best ever yard sale bombing down a hill there.

My wife also claims a big ice storm last year. I don't remember that.

Had the chainsaw out helping neighbors this weekend. We got lucky at our house.

On 11/21/2022 at 5:13 PM, Ridenfool said:

Yeah, that's more about the people than the bike. Just like some of the racerbois and Stravassholes who think a public trail is their private track. They'll be that way regardless of what they are riding.

I had a group of teenagers going full gas on a narrow, blind section of trail at Brushy. I braced for impact and the lead kid crashed out.  Saw them again on my way back to the Y and they hadn't learned their lesson.

I guess I'm not on the trails when the e-bikes are out. It's the Stravassholes who are going to get us removed from multi-use trails.

On 11/18/2022 at 7:32 PM, June Bug said:

Boggy Draw Trail, (mtbproject page for Boggy Draw) extensive system of mostly buff single track though the Ponderosa pine forest:  

 

At your suggestion I rode Boggy Draw in June.  Followed up with a tasty beverage and pizza from Dolores River Brewery. It was a fun trail to ride.

16 hours ago, Barry said:

If we're talking about broken frames, this is the 12 I have:

- 4 Gary Fisher Sugars. Aluminum. 

- 1 Giant VT. Aluminum.

- 1 Giant Reign. Aluminum. 

- 1 Motobecane Lurch. 4130 steel.

- 5 Banshee Spitfires. Aluminum. 3 gen 1s, 2 gen 2s. 

- 0 Santa Cruz 5010s in 17,000+ miles. Carbon fiber. 

- 0 Evil ChamoisHagars in 8,000+ miles. Carbon fiber.  

 

Gary Fisher, AKA Crack and Fissure

@The Tip thanks for those references.  The project will have a few bridges as well.

Thanks for all the suggestions.  KOM is who I was thinking about.

The project is near Hamilton Pool. I wish it would result in more mtb trails for us, but it's all private land.

The land manager is buddies with some guy named Lance.

Thanks. I know they worked on Peddlers. Also River Place and Crystal Falls. 

The owner has mentioned Progressive who are out of Bentonville. Thought I'd try to keep it local if I can.

Who is the trail building company?

I have a significantly sized project on a resort near the Pedernales I'd like to talk to them about.

I think I've settled on the Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol. The biggest selling point for me is their claim of it being 300% stronger than typical carbon fiber.

13 minutes ago, ATXZJ said:

I'll never understand the draw of shingle speed misery. Particularly rigid. But hey, you guys have a higher fitness level and pain tolerance than me.  Carry on😎

 

First, thanks for posting the video links. I've gone down a rabbit hole.

My gravel bike is SS. There is a simplicity to it. Less to maintain, less to think about when riding.

On 6/10/2022 at 7:51 AM, Bart said:

It's hard to believe we used to bomb down Forest Ridge on steel or alum hardtails with crappy brakes and wire bead tires!

When I moved to Austin many years ago, I rode City Park on a rigid bike. Only because any type of suspension was just coming out.

Fortunately, City Park wasn't as eroded out as it is now. Trust me, being able to ride rigid out there want a reflection of my abilities.

I really miss Forest Ridge.

59 minutes ago, AustinBike said:

I should have gone back to 11sp when I had the chance. But I agree on all of the other points. We are spoiled.

I started with a 3x5 setup.  And the Girvin Flex Stem was considered front suspension.

My first ride on a 1x blew my mind.