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3 minutes ago, RidingAgain said:

I'm just getting warmed up.

Also... Sometimes you need to bring your expectations down a bit.

My expectations are already pretty low.

7 minutes ago, AustinBike said:

I have a trailer already (see below). Dog is not wild about it. My wife also takes him in her basket, but not for long distances. A cargo bike would solve that and give me the ability to haul things like groceries. I guess I could use the dog bike for that...

That's a happy lookin' dog.

9 minutes ago, brentb said:

Hows the sizing? Did you have to order a 1/2 size larger?

I ordered the size I usually wear in any shoe (9.5). I haven't had a chance to ride in them yet, but they felt fine walking around the house. I have another pair of 5-10s in a 9.5 that I bought for a short lived flat pedal experiment, so I felt pretty good about the sizing.

Judging by the way they spell "tyres" it may be 16000 Euros, but still a lot. This is what happens when every single component on the bike gets computerized. Much like the current trend of $100,000 trucks. 

Plus, I doubt you can do a backflip with a cargo bike.

(Or pop up a curb)

Gotta give thanks to RA for that 5-10 deal too.

I picked up a pair of these for $75 last week. Looks like I should have waited. They are down to $60 now.

https://www.adidasoutdoor.com/five-ten-kestrel-lace-mens-mountain-bike-shoe/FT18.html?dwvar_FT18_color=Onix&cgid=sale_bike#cgid=sale_bike&start=5

Was it a steak knife with the handle wrapped in duct tape? If so, that's my friend Hobo Jim's knife. He is usually huffing paint behind the Walmart if you'd like to return it.

Well if the Taliban likes them, they must be good. Aside from that whole jihad thing, they are very practical folks. 

2 minutes ago, CBaron said:

Thanks for nothing fellas...

-CJB

What size bike do you need?

Sluggo still has his SB5+ available. Great price for that bike. You could probably buy it, ride it at the gathering, and flip it when you get back. 

Your phone may not be the best GPS tracking unit, but it is terrible at shifting.

Another good question for this discussion is how recently have you refreshed your 3x9 drivetrain? If you go with the new GPS unit, when are you going to need to replace these wear-and-tear items anyway?

15 minutes ago, Cafeend said:

He can ride his Yeti Stache! You are brilliant as usual..

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Reminds me of my old Intense Anthem. 

1x with a wide range cassette, clutch derailleur, and narrow/wide chainring is really, really nice. The added bonus (and really should be considered part of your 1x upgrade) is getting an under-bar mounted dropper switch. Right thumb shifts. Left thumb drops. You'll immediately find yourself using your dropper more often and more effectively. 

Your best bet is probably to mount a turret and high powered machine gun to the top of the FJ. There is no better defense than a good offense. 

No one will notice. Probably.

https://www.ebay.com/i/152647449982?chn=ps

2 hours ago, Cafeend said:

I rode there once before they opened and J.Work would shuttle up in his truck in exchange for working on the trail.
The gnarly rocky stuff was fine as that was what I was accustomed to. It was the washed out machined trails that killed me. I still dont know how I ended up on the dirt in a split second. It hurt and after awhile I couldn't even load my bike back into his truck.
I think the difference though is speed right?


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I had a similar experience at Angelfire. It was an "easy" section, but I was going fast because, ya know, gravity. I think it is just really easy to take these sections for granted. One lapses in concentration and you'll be kissing dirt. In my case, I was adjusting a GoPro (or just blinking) and the front tire washed out on the downside of a little benchcut. Luckily, I was wearing a full face and my beautiful face was spared. 

10 minutes ago, Teamsloan said:

I'm certainly not going to recommend everyone go out there with their XC helmet. But we all ride similar terrain with the same amount of rocks, trees, and scary ledges as what I rode on Spider Mountain every weekend with normal equipment. This is why there are signs everywhere that say "Ride Within Your Limit". I only did Sticky Icky once and that was as gnarly as I chose to get. Even most of the stuff on there can be found on many of the unmentionables here in town, I just didn't have to climb my bike to get to them.

I'd be less worried about Sticky Icky and more worried about the machine built trails. When shit is rocky and gnarly, I'm going pretty slow, and as you say, it's not unlike CP or BCGB. Those fast, bermy, jumpy machine trails are the ones where your face is in the dirt before you know it. As the summer goes on and the trails get blown out, it's gonna much harder to rail those turns. That dirt is not like the dirt in town or at nearby RPR. It is slippery when it gets loose. If the front tire washes out at speed, $100 for a full face is going to seem pretty smart.

https://www.jensonusa.com/iXS-Xact-Helmet

https://www.jensonusa.com/iXS-Xult-Full-Face-Helmet

17 hours ago, rockshins said:

Finally made it to Spider, Nukeproof Mega was good out there.  Too much bike on the mellower stuff but really helped in the chunky sections.  It is a long bike so the rear tire rubbed on the deck when getting it onto the lift, but no biggy. Had a total blast, there is a lot of potential there.  Ordering a full face ASAP!

When I was out there we saw a guy at the bottom who had taken a spill with only a half shell. His face looked like ground hamburger. A full face should be standard equipment out there. They rent them out there too. It's way cheaper facial reconstruction surgery. 

1 hour ago, AustinBike said:

Yes, but only for you.

Seems like an extremely personal design choice by the manufacturer. Especially because I'm not really in the market for a new bike hanging solution. 

Nice rack! Does she swing both ways?

I'm going to BSS today just to pick up a friend who's renting a bike, not to buy anything. We'll see how that goes.

Interesting. I was on the phone with a buddy in South Austin and he was said it was pouring. Must have been a pretty isolated shower. Thanks!

I have a friend coming in from Seattle tomorrow (5/22), and we are going to ride something. We didn't get much rain down here in Wimberley, but I heard Austin got dumped on this morning. The original plan was to pick up a rental at BSS and ride BCGB for a few hours. We could go a little farther to seek out dry trail, but I need some feedback on what may be rideable. I'm open to other suggestions, but looking for specific info on these:

1. BCGB
2. SATN
3. Pace Bend
4. Madrone
5. Maybe City Park (He's not super comfortable in tech)

The other option is to give up hope for singletrack and have him rent a gravel bike instead. Anyone have a good route that could start at BBS S. Lamar and stay mostly off the roads?

Of course, there is a chance of rain tomorrow morning, too. 

On 5/17/2019 at 6:27 PM, AustinBike said:

more experimentation is needed before I can call it success. 

That's what college is for. 

Or like when they print the ABV on the beer can. I'm currently comfortable around level 8. Too much more than that gets dangerous for me.