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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Pivot Cycles Demo Day at Spider Mountain:

https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/event/spider-mountain-mtb-demo/

Found this pretty interesting. I assume it is E-Bike specific for now:

6 hours ago, ssorgs said:

More for your money!  They're not immune but more firm and otherwise the same...

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09P5RWHVP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

thanks for the tip, i just ordered a pack to try out.

you got me at demo fleet. Will try and make it out.

Most wheelsets will defaults to XD driver. You can either replace the hub body to Shimano, which is typically available and easy to do,

Or just run a SRAM cassette for 11 speed. not sure on 10 speed.

Saw this nugget on the facebook. looks like amazing:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/austinmountainbiking/permalink/2023264271215736/

New skate/bike park opening in Mueller Aug 11th!

Mueller’s latest amenity, the skate park and cycle pump track, is scheduled to open in the newest phase of the Southeast Greenway on Thursday, Aug. 11th at noon. The new facility will be accessible near Manor Road and Zach Scott Street. Visitors can skateboard, inline skate and ride BMX bikes while also enjoying breaks under a colorful shade canopy that features restrooms and a water fountain.

18 hours ago, johnw101 said:

Mental fortitude and a really big fan for air flow are necessities.

Zwift helps with the mental part. It turns your workout into a video game.

Seth, i get page not found...

On 4/2/2022 at 6:53 PM, RedRider3141 said:

Tubeless NOOB question. How low of a pressure do I need to worry about needing some sort of insert? I've been experimenting with pressures. Since getting the new bike. I'm currently in the high teens (18-19psi) but might try lower. 

You will know by the dinging of  the rims. 

Looks like Jenson USA is starting a suspension service with 72 hour turnaround:

https://www.jensonusa.com/bike-suspension-service?xnpe_tifc=4F4s4IL_hFHXb.4Nx.Es49psafeWaeiWhFWNRdJvEde_nkEAbfs3tu4vaMXlx.YJhFUN4dYdxfodhkn8&utm_source=exponea&utm_campaign=EM 03/25/22&utm_medium=email

I did ride the state park, it was solid for mixed use trail. Once you're at the top, the loop has plenty of elevation change:

https://www.strava.com/activities/6830769488

In the area we hiked the Indian Lodge Trail and Skyline Trail. The old CC Trails seems like its closed indefinitely. Also visited the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute which has some nice trails, but we just stuck to botanical gardens.

For spring break we are spending 4 nights in Ft. Davis before heading down to Big Bend. Wondering if yall know of any trails in Ft. Davis/Alipine/Marfa area?

I see this one decent loop in the state park:

https://www.trailforks.com/region/davis-mountains-state-park-34600/?activitytype=1&z=13.9&lat=30.61362&lon=-103.92664

I think just trying to ship the wheels costs about the same as bikeflights shipping a complete bike.

speaking of bite valves, i have to complain about the osprey design, i go through one bite valve maybe every two months. and the pack of three replacement cost $10.

i do tend to blame this on my daugther, who likes to drink my skratch, but i feel like i've had them tear even without her help. maybe i have sharp teeth?

i spray my zippers with tri-flow when they start sticking. works great. Any spay lube should work.

the sidewalk is enormous. If you're used to the old narrow section, it is surprising the first time you ride it.

still some homeless campouts around this area of the lake.

osprey has replaced at least 2 packs and 5 bladders for me free of charge. no questions asked. the warranty department is very easy to work with.

My favorite feature is the AirSpeed backpanel system on the Synchro. provides way more ventilation than anything else I've tried. Wish they'd put it on all their packs.

for loading/unloading multiple bikes, the tailgate pad can't be beat. i have a blanket/pad and just throw it on there when i want to use it, but don't like to leave it on.

For all the times you are just going out by yourself, you might come up with a different option. i have a 5.5ft bead, and i just put my bike in the  bed with the cover on. or just grab a single one up rack, etc.

I have been out there. it is pretty much just dirt jumps. But fun enough if you want to practice. there are three lines: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

As above, message them on Instagram, and they will give you details once you sign the waiver. there is a gate code. sometimes it takes a while before they respond.

one way to go...

https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/d/austin-nukeproof-scout-medium-275/7413508912.html

8 hours ago, Bart said:

So is this trail eventually going to connect to the Walnut Creek bike path by Johnny Morris?

Yes, but its very eventually, i think there are two or three different phases. it will probably be 10 years.

Apparently all these bikes have been ending up in Mexico...

https://jalopnik.com/colorado-cyclists-traced-a-ring-of-bike-thieves-down-to-1848254075

Here is the actual interesting details:

https://bikeindex.org/news/closing-the-loop-a-deep-dive-on-a-facebook-reseller-of-bikes-stolen-in

Registered for 2 laps. I'm assuming its gonna be a messy one.

On 11/17/2021 at 12:35 PM, mack_turtle said:

back to this. I think my Night Rider battery is finally staring to poop the bed.

Do you know how many years it lasted?

Just got a bike back from Dennis at C6 on Friday. Work looks great. Only thing a little weird was having to chat through Facebook messenger.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports---Recreation/C6-Carbon-Fiber-Repair-1346098635464329/

seems like most people discourage against paint, so we can monitor the area.