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For future reference, you can ride bikes in the Grand Canyon National Park. They actually rent them at the south rim visitors center and can be ridden on south rim road and part of the south rim trail. I'm still glad I didn't bring them, for the one or two rides we would have done it wouldn't have been worth the hassle of carrying and managing them.

This has probably been discussed and I missed it. I rode out to Slaughter Creek Preserve this weekend, and took the short cut through from going west along Slaughter to 1826. Someone keeps trying to block passage right at 1826. The last time I was out that way before this weekend, the barrier was about 6' high with barbed wire. This time, that barrier had been knocked down a bit, but it was easier to take the line that has developed around it. What's the story with that, is it private land?

Another vote for the Hammerhead Karoo. I'd pick that over any Garmin which I used for years before the Karoo. I can't speak to any other brands.

Thanks for all the input. My wife is trying to talk me out of bringing the bikes, because she doesn't think it will be worth the hassle of carrying and worrying about the security of the bikes for the two or three rides we might do. I'm still up in the air about it.

Hmm, didn't realize they would chase you. How fast can they go?

Doing a family road trip to the Grand Canyon over spring break. Trying to determine if I should bring bikes. Me and the 2 kids have trail bikes. My wife is the lowest common denominator with a hybrid bike that can handle smooth gravel or smooth dirt trails at its best. Is there anything out there that would work for us? Maybe one or two rides at 15-20 miles?

On my pre-dawn rides that can get down into the 20's and 30's on Barton Creek, I'll wear neoprene toe covers, and slip a chemical hand warmer pack in between the toe cover and the outside of my shoes on top over the toes, works great to keep them warm, and you don't get the discomfort of having a warmer inside the shoe.

I was looking forward to the bluetooth phone integration. But come to find out, you can't upload your ride via the phone bluetooth connection, that's still wifi only. Maybe that will be improved with a future software update. I'm still happy to get phone notifications on the Karoo 2.

Got mine too. I use it on multiple bikes so will be sticking with the Garmin mount adapter. My small complaint is the uncovered USB port. I know it's supposed to be waterproof but would prefer something to keep the mud out. I hope I have a chance to give it a go tomorrow.

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Asking $225, here's the craigslist ad: https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/d/austin-275-diamondback-apex-trail-bike/7249815179.html

Same with mine. Ours must be on the same plane/truck.

I ordered the Karoo 2 too. Let me know when you get yours. My understanding is that it won't ship for another 2 weeks after ordering. Probably will pass my Karoo 1 down to my kid.

I have not seen an official announcement, but as far as I can tell a pass is no longer required to enter Barton Creek Greenbelt. The kiosks are gone from the trailheads, and I went in at the VCT trailhead at Specs this past weekend with no one there for passes.

Agree with everyone that there are tons of SATN options. Regarding Barton Creek Greenbelt, assuming you work on weekdays, the pass thing should not affect you except on Fridays.