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I believe transition bikes will have some demos at the 11/16 Banduro in Bandera event!

wasssap!

On 8/13/2019 at 8:01 AM, The Tip said:

Lonestar beer is sponsoring the event! so yes, BEER FOR YOU!

23 hours ago, ThomasC said:

Very nice!  Have been looking at the same bike.  

well if you decide to buy one, make sure to use my guerrilla gravity ambassador code BAMF=SethB for a discount!

these bikes are AWESOME!

On 9/21/2019 at 12:07 PM, JRIDER said:

Sold!!

awesome you sold it, and here I was starting to look online for a bike to buy or a frame to build form someone this morning! I was about to message you. haha

2 hours ago, rockshins said:

Like the the feel of Time pedals but have seen 2 buddies blow up their Time's on the middle of a ride. They were higher end pedals but my friends had poor technique and hit rocks. Pedals ripped off spindles but did stay clipped to the shoes, lol. I have Shimano DX m647 pedals and hit rocks all the time.  They are old and have been rebuilt twice but run perfectly.  Might upgrade when XT 8120 is available. 

hmmm. ive ridden and abused times for years now and I have broken a few of the spring-clip system from hard rock strikes but ive never had nor seen a pair come off the spindle like that. there was a short period of time where I tried various crank brothers mallets and while they worked, they were great, but almost every single pair had that exact issue of the pedal breaking off the spindle. 

800s all day errrday babeey!

Congrats! 🍾

1 minute ago, TheX said:

Well they"re inexpensive enough I'm going to order the ATAC MX6 pedals, I may order XC's later so I can compare them.

Mx4s or Mx6 will do just great 

I have also used Time for years and they have been great

1 hour ago, AustinBike said:

When I am done with all of this I'll be posting reviews of everything I ride.

or also a guerrilla gravity trail pistol 🙂 

1 hour ago, Ridenfool said:

My experience is when I have entered any "event" I tend to ride beyond my capabilities and end up bloody or broken. So, to avoid all that pain, "no" would be my answer.  The reason I asked is because the cost of camping there has been inquired about in other threads and when I saw camping mentioned here thought it might be a good idea to bring it up so folks could have the info to plan accordingly. My guess is that the website just needs some editing to show a single rate in addition to the discounted 4-person rate.

You have addressed the question for this event.

When I do get out to Bandera Bike Park it will most likely be a solo and overnight trip. If it were going to cost a C-note for a weekend of camping and riding, there would be a lot of other places I'll probably go to before heading out that way. It looks like a really fun place and it is far enough away for a lot of riders that having clear pricing for camping on the website might be something the owners could address if it might be discouraging any riders from making the trip.

Best wishes on your event, I know you have put a lot into both the venue and Victory Racing while getting ready for it. 👍

no worries! im happy to answer any questions that I can about normal BBP usage or anything related to the event itself or that weekend!

and I agree with your concerns bout pricing and the website.

thanks for bringing to my attention 🙂

58 minutes ago, TheX said:

Is this a rain or shine event?

YES SIR RAAAIN OR SHIIIIIINEEEEE

15 minutes ago, Ridenfool said:

Did you ever get the question answered about per person camping rates?

The website's info seems to only include pricing for groups of 4 and more:

"Get Ready To Conquer More Than A Mountain! $30/night for up to 4 people Groups larger than 4 an additional $10/person If you would like to book more than 3 nights please call to book"

This isn't all that clear on what it would cost for one person to camp Friday and Saturday nights and ride Saturday and Sunday.

Based upon the website, $30 is the price per night for camping (for 4) with no indication it would include riding / day use.

Would a Friday night arrival, leaving on Sunday for a camping/riding weekend for 1 person cost $92?  ($32 for two days riding plus $60 for two nights camping)

This seems a little steep compared to camping/riding rates at other "MTB Ranches" like Flat Rock, RHR, and Bluff Creek.

Thanks for any clarification on this that you might be able to provide.

SPECIFICALLY FOR THE 11/16 BANDURO IN BANDERA EVENT WEEKEND: Dates 11/15-11/17. The *single* $10 per person land usage fee will include camping and entry all weekend long. Friday night, Saturday night, and day usage on Sunday. 

As far as all other NON-event weekends:

i will get back to you with an answer shortly. 

I’m a trail builder and event organizer. I’m trying to do everything I can for Bandera Bike Park but I’m not part of their website management. But based on that math you concluded from the website, I’m sure that’s wrong it can’t be priced that high. 

I’ll come back with an answer for you 

ridenfool: are you planning on participating in the Banduro event? 

15 minutes ago, bestbike85 said:

Can I boondock my teardrop camper for the night out there? No electricity needed, just a spot to sleep. 

absolutely. camping is welcomed!

2 hours ago, AustinBike said:

Interested to know your experiences, good and bad, with the company.

My own (probably ignorant) perception is that Orbea is really a road company that happens to have mountain bikes but they do not seem to be their primary business. Whenever I see people on Orbea mountain bikes they tend to be racers, people that I think spend more time on pavement than dirt.

Anyone have any better input on the company?

 

you should get a 2017-2019 intense primer. any of the models before this new 2020 that just came out comes factory at 130/130mm and is an excellent all-rounder that I think you'd absolutely love. 

whats up everyone, bump to the top! 

lets get you guys and girls signed up! this will be a great event for both beginners and experienced riders. a new venue thats never been raced before. come enjoy the event with your friends and family!

large enough groups/teams registering at once can get possibly a discount (rebate) if you contact me to discuss beforehand! just communicate with me please.

how many people from Austinmountainbiking.com do we have signed up so far?

On 9/9/2019 at 1:41 PM, ecoastjohn said:

Hi,

I'm looking to buy an full-suspension eMtb for my wife to equalize our fitness levels and enjoy riding together but I'm having a very hard time finding some to test ride.

Does anyone know where you can rent one for the day?   I'd like to try the Giant and the Specialized or maybe something else.  We're looking for 150mm suspension or less.

Thanks.

let me reach out to my buddies who work for specialized and giant and I'll message you

I most definitely have a 10 speed king hub that started as 135QR, converted to 142 x 12 thru axle, that uses the original 10spd Shimano free hub that came on the 135 king hub and it worked great with 11 speed and even 12 speed eagle. so I doubt that is your issue

My 2” heavy duty uses the tightening cam system in the hitch receiver. No hitch pin 

I have 2-4 bike trays on it at any given time 

39 minutes ago, Ericbike6 said:

Yeah right, one rack looks like you could cheaply build it yourself with items from home depot, and another that no one has ever heard of.....

 

Gotta argue over something during the week, while at work.

 

Lol build a one up rack or even something comparable with nothing other than what’s inside a Home Depot and I’ll give you $1000. What are you gonna make it out of, lumber? 😂

And im down for a penis I mean rack contest any day

On 9/3/2019 at 2:57 PM, John K said:

is this still available?

No it’s long gone 

On 9/4/2019 at 6:14 PM, Ridenfool said:

Anyone can "call" anything inferior. Such claims are meaningless without facts to support them.

The OP is asking what do you get for the extra cost for the new and improved 1Up? The Raxter is a valid comparison to measure the 1Up against in order to find an answer. Please accept my apology if this rack equals or bests 1Up on a number of counts.

MTBR rating for Raxter is 4.7 and reviews go back to 2006. 1Up is rated 4.8 and reviews go back to 2009. Not much difference in owner happiness it seems.

I've read of folks driving down the road and breaking 1Up's aluminum construction while carrying a 4 bike load. Not surprising I suppose, on a rack that itself adds ~15 lbs to the weight of four bikes, when compared to loading the same bikes on a Raxter.  Makes me wonder if the extra 15 lbs, multiplied by G-forces and applied to the lever arm of the length of the rack onto the point of failure might have been a contributor? Perhaps you missed that post? Oh, never mind you MADE that post.

Have you reports to share of folks breaking the Raxter? After using one for well over ten years hauling bikes and hauling ass I've never had bikes hit the ground. The securement system you have no experience with works as well today as it did when new. It has never faltered or failed. It works, as designed, mile after mile and I can have the bike on or off the rack in about thirty seconds.

Raxter pioneered a rack offering no frame or rim contact long before 1Up made their first rack. ("Auto Nesting" is Raxter's term for this) It isn't like Raxter built it and then had to constantly address failure points, and upgrade it over the years, while raising prices to cover engineering and advertising costs. The Raxter for sale today is nearly identical to what I purchased many, many years ago. The design has worked exactly as intended from day one delivering value to their customers. It is versatile, light weight, rugged, dependable, and a great value

And, for the record, the company that makes the racks is 1up-usa, not to be confused with the company that makes bike parts, OneUp Components.

Woah turbo! Good post. 

I broke the 1 1/4” hitch bar by stupidly adding the 4th rack and having it full of enduro bikes, after lots of use with loads over its rated maximum it failed. That’s my fault completely. 

But I don’t feel like I need to launch a science 🧪 🧬 🧫 study with a voting panel of experts to logically conclude having to put the bike on the raxter rack, attaching the rack arm to the front wheel, then bending down to mess with a little plastic buckle strap and get the tension *just right over Each rim on *each bike, and then tightening the quick release/tension lever, on the front wheel, then the back wheel. Also hoping that your bike-tray-staggering position is good to avoid bike part collisions and bikes rubbing together. If you have bike to bike contact/rubbing issues you gotta start all over 

On a one-up rack you open both wheel mounting arms, place bike on rack at your randomly desired left to right staggering position (not worrying about if the plastic strap is going to align under your wheel to put the strap over the wheel), quickly push wheel mount arm towards the wheel & bam! Quickly push other wheel locking arm towards the wheel & bam!  You are done 

sorry for the pissing match, and it's just my opinion. I actually just mounted a few bikes on a Thule rack last week and had all the mentioned issues  above. The raxter and Thule use pretty much the exact same front wheel arm + plastic riM buckle straps. Undeniably more effort to mount bikes on that style rack than a one-up 

3 hours ago, Ridenfool said:

I've mentioned it before, has anyone taken time to compare the Raxter Rack, to the 1Up?

Here's a few points to ponder upon:

• The Raxter has a foundation from the hitch up to the trays made of Steel which is much more durable and appropriate for a connection point that will experience repeated stresses, The sort that will lead to cracks in Aluminum.
• The 2"- two bike folding Steel Raxter ($439) and it weighs 8 pounds less than the 2"- two bike folding Aluminum 1Up ($569) 27% higher cost.
• Both have the flexibility of converting from 1 1/4" to 2" (I have 1 1/4" folding and 2" non-folding bases that change out with four bolts)
• Both offer a kit to convert from 2 to 4 bikes.   Raxter ($380),   1Up ($440 to add 2 bikes) 15% higher cost.
• For those interested in only hauling 1 bike, ... the 1 1/4" - one bike Raxter ($229) compares to 1Up at ($319) 29% higher

I have owned a two-bike Raxter model for well over a decade and continue to sing its praises. This rack has been so dependable and easy to use that I took it all apart earlier this year and repainted the fading powder coat with bed liner for the next decade of use. When it was on the back of both a Subaru Impreza and a Forester I flew down bumpy gravel roads in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado with the only damage being rock chips in the paint.

The Raxter is worth a look by anyone who is in the market for a hitch mount rack.

The 1Up does look cooler. Beyond that I don't understand what all the fuss is about.

I went to their website, but call it inferior to one up as soon as I saw the little plastic rim straps and the way it secures the bikes to the rack. the one up system is pretty much the best, bottom line. its the fastest, most straight forward securement system, all wheel sizes, no frame or rim contact, most versatile rack out there...

1 hour ago, AustinBike said:

The nicest thing about the 1-Up is that you can change from 1-1/4" to 2" fairly cheaply. When I bought it originally I was driving an Infiniti sedan and it only had a 1-1/4" hitch option. Now my Nissan Rogue has either option. I could change out the connection part to 2" which is way more stable than using that 2" adapter on 1-1/4" rack.

With 1-Up you can only put two extenders on it. If you start with a single rack, you can get to 3 total. If you start with a dual rack you can go to four. In my opinion it is the best made rack available.

13 minutes ago, TheX said:

If you buy the single "Super Duty" it only comes in 2" and can NOT use the extenders. I bought this because it fits my needs but for many it may not be the best option. I have to agree with AB, it is the best rack I have ever used/experienced.

is there a list of all these expansion limits and nuances with the different versions of racks listed anywhere? 

I ask because a while back I did stupidly overload a 1 1/4" hitch bar with 2" adapter and snapped my one up rack off full of bikes, some of you probably remember that post on bikemojo... and since that happened I did get the upgraded 2" heavy duty hitch bar and side plates, but notice enough flex to make me pretty uncomfortable when I have 3 trays or more on the rack. the add on trays bolt together and connect to the main body of the rest of the rack using 2 big burly socket head 8mm Allen/hex bolts, but I imagine the weight and leverage of the trays loaded with bikes bouncing up and down the highway puts a a lot of stress on those connector bolts. I've been paranoid about that part of the design. does anyone else know what I'm talking about here

good morning gents so who is going to be the first to fire some morning shots to get this thread going again? 😆

1 hour ago, Chongo Loco said:

 

I liked the LOViT better than Womble. Runs from the dam to mt ida on south shore of lake Ouachita. Also south of Hot Springs on Lake De Grey the Iron Mtn trail is a blast. Haven’t been yet but they added great Bentonville-like stuff onto Cedar Glades in HS. Think it’s called Northwoods.

And yeah I need to make it to bentonville.


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I raced a lovit enduro at a kodiak tough event and had a blast. That’s a cool trail system with pretty views of the lake