mack_turtle

100+ days in a row of lethal temperatures over 100° every year make this place a hellhole that I would leave in a second if I could. I'm doing my best to enjoy the decent weather when I can, then hibernate in the summertime while you nutters are getting heat stroke.

Updated post. I sold the frame and rigid post that were here.

One of these tree limbs destroyed my back. Not because it fell on me, but to strained it trying to cut and move a large one that was leaning on my house. Just got back from Airrosti and I feel a bit better. Hoping to be back to full strength in time for Hill Country Hundy.

My back yard looks like a deranged banzai forest. We ran a few errands this evening and there's a huge tree just resting on a major power line. By 6 p.m., several traffic signals were flashing red or just plain dark. I had to swerve around trees in the street in a few places durning a 5 mile drive. I recommend NOT going out for another few days, if you can avoid it. It's like a silent hurricane swept across the whole region and it's going to take a while for utility crews to clean it up.

our live oak is losing a lot of limbs. hopefully our *new* roof isn't taking any damage, but I've heard some hit and bounce off. I wonder if the years of drought have taken their toll. the ice on the branches I've pulled off was thick! branches I would expect to weigh 15 pounds had to be hoisted and dragged away with both hands.

And nothing will be done. anyone could drive their SUV all over that bike path and no city employee would bat an eye.

In Llano, the fight would be what your family can do after a ranch owner immediately shoots you dead for trespassing. "this is mah propartay!"

On a more positive note: https://communityimpact.com/austin/southwest-austin-dripping-springs/development/2023/01/26/work-to-continue-on-austins-bergstrom-spur-trail/

It's a coffee/dessert shop called OMG Squee. It shares a space with Eastside Pedal Pushers, which is right next to a bike path. The store was struggling, but Queer Eye featured it in an episode last season when they were in Austin (yes, I've watched every episode) and popularity has exploded since then. I wanted to visit for a long time because they seem to be the only place in town with Ube flavored drinks but they had weird hours. I finally went when it was not too busy and it was nice, but that location is not good for the amount of traffic they're getting now. I thought there was a bike path right there. The satellite image and Street View are out of date.

I don't know if people of Reddit are going to really do anything, but this is terrifying to anyone who rides here. summary: people driving on bike path because a) they suck and b) the nearby roads don't have enough space for traffic.

Deets?

I have achieved my ultimate form!

I like to fantasize about it, not live it. I just re-watched Years and Years on HBO and that's a hard one to watch, considering how much of it predicted headlines years before things happen in the show.

I slapped this together just now. Enjoy. https://sidewallthorn.blogspot.com/2023/01/new-bike-day-marino-custom-hardtail.html

PNW Bachelor post, 30.9mm diameter with 150mm travel. Actuator lever not included. $100

I'm trying to figure out the most interesting (fewest roads) way to get to Moore's Crossing. It's just south if the airport. I think they have hosted CX races there. Coming from downtown or southwest Austin, are there some lesser-known paths that I am missing?

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It's kinda heavy. Nearly seven pounds with hardware, but that's about what my Karate Monkey, steel Hinzo, or a steel RSD Middlechild weighs. My Niner ROS9 was heavier. That means I can send it! Starting with the 495mm rigid fork, probably going to swap to my 120mm Mazocchi Bomber soon. I designed the frame around this specific fork, so I'm going to see how it handles . Compared to the KM, this bike: *Shorter rear end. I could not fit a 34/21 gear on the KM with the chainstay this short, but the 420mm on this fits. *Lower BB, but within reason *Longer wheelbase, mostly from adding to the front end. *Stem changed from 70mm to 50mm *Larger diameter seatpost (30.9–31.6) with an extra 30mm of travel 150 – 180 *Considerably lower standover. Added bonus: no more smashing my brake levers into the top tube when I fall off. The geo is very similar to many modern trail hardtails, but optimized for a 120mm 29er fork, whereas most modern bikes are designed around a taller fork. Rear tire clearance: that's a pre-boost chainline with a 34t ring! In the box were this shirt with reflective print and an extra axle and sliders.

Tukt.

I only played the original game from 2013 within the last year (not a big gamer). I love what they've done with the idea and the way it differs from the game. the story and the sci-fi element are different, but so far, the characters are spot-on. I'm a sucker for survival/dystopian/zombie stories of all types.

I was riding with a friend one day and passed a mom hiking with a young boy. I heard the boy say, "look mom. Those guys are bumpy ridin'!" as we bounded through a rock garden. So from now on, "mountain biking" in Texas shall be known as "bumpy riding."

I'm not sure if there's a big Chinese enclave in Peru, but it's possible.

I asked a question a few days ago but have not gotten a response either. The Marino FB group reports similar experiences this week as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/220557769424981/permalink/717087856438634/?mibextid=Nif5oz Fortunately for me, my frame arrived in Florida yesterday, so the delivery date is coming!

The Travis Country pumptrack might be a good option. You're never more than a 60-second ride back to your car if you park near it. On that note, the Mueller concrete pumptrack is generally mellow and they built a tiny, even mellower pumptrack area for beginners. Gaylord Sackler Memorial Skate Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/P2qbu7DrGGWUbNht77 Not dirt, but still fun! The Mueller neighborhood has miles of gravel paths with sculptures and gardens to explore, and you can stop for ice cream along the way.

I concur, MSCT is not as easy as I remember it from my first few visits. It might be a good intro for a very ambitious and athletic rider who is starting out, but might be too frustrating for kids and less ambitious riders. Onion Creek trail will teach you—one way or another—to respect horses. Equestrian travel if permitted on Slaughter as well, but I've see a lot more horses on Onion. Anyone have feedback on the riding at McKinney Falls?