Andrzej

This. I borrowed it from a friend and built a shed using a framing gun and roofing gun. Not to mention seating tires and being ultra quiet. 
 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/California-Air-Tools-8-0-Gal-1-0-HP-Ultra-Quiet-and-Oil-Free-Electric-Air-Compressor-8010/206087284?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25H-B-D25H-25_28_COMPRESSORS-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Compressors_Smart&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25H-B-D25H-25_28_COMPRESSORS-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Compressors_Smart-71700000081377591-58700006924599093-92700062241781623&gclid=CjwKCAjwm7mEBhBsEiwA_of-TCy2sTBcIQJFVB25XveOlfQv9De-JebaJl5ofG1uWqfzyriRgIZPghoCcFAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

When I first heard about this and booked my site there were only a handful of spots reserved.  I know about 8 people personally that booked sites so I imagine about 75% of those sites reserved are mountain bikers for this event. Gonna be gnarly!

Saw this porcupine at SATN, Mary Moore Searight the other day.

I spoke with a park ranger at the spyglass entrance yesterday. He said the reservations are only for the main entrances to keep crowds low at those access points. They do not check reservation stubs once you enter the Greenbelt. If you enter before 1030 or at any other entrance not listed you do not need a reservation. He said ride all day and enjoy the trails, just respect people’s space. 

On 5/11/2020 at 9:54 AM, GFisher said:

Are mountain bikes allowed on trails there now? Never thought they were. Having trouble finding anything official from TPWD.

Yes they are. I’ve asked before and the park rangers said they are allowed but not many people ride them because they are difficult so they don’t advertise them as bike trails. I think they’re worth doing a loop if you’re camping there. 

I bought some panaracer gravel kings 700x50 and set them up tubeless on 29” rims on my karate monkey and they spin great. I just think it looks funny because the KM is meant to have a wider tire on it. I’m actually thinking about getting rid of them and going with Surly Extraterrestrial 29x2.5. If you’re interested in them let me know. 

2 hours ago, GFisher said:

Do you know them? Did you just ask them to hold your bike? This is an intriguing photo!

Don’t know them. They were there with a photographer doing some kind of photo shoot so I asked them if I can snap a pic as well. I try to get one strava pic per ride to define my ride. This was it. 

19 minutes ago, mack_turtle said:

riding through Stephenson Preserve, I rode past a ... fashion photoshoot? a bare-chested women was standing in the middle of a field while another women was photographing her. nothing raunchy going on, it all seemed very tasteful. just kinda weird.

Sounds similar to a ride sighting I encountered a couple of months ago. 

I like trades. 

So......I’ve got an extra wheel set for my karate monkey that I’d like to put some gravel bike tires on. Looking to set it up to ride some road, town lake gravel trails and some single track. I’m thinking 700c x 40? Currently looking at Maxxis Rambler or WTB Riddler. I have no experience with gravel bikes. Thoughts on tires?

https://www.jensonusa.com/Fox-Float-DPS-Performance-2020

Came off a 2018 SC Hightower

just got it back from BSS. It had a complete overhaul so like brand new. Have receipts. 
 

$225

https://www.jensonusa.com/Race-Face-Turbine-R-Alloy-35-Handlebar

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sweep: 8º BACKWARD 5º UPWARD
• Bar Diameter: 35mm
• Rise: 20mm
• Width: 800mm
• Weight: 300g (20mm rise)

On 2/27/2020 at 6:22 PM, bestbike85 said:

Fajita night after cleaning a few guns. 
 

Yup! Dessert!

41 minutes ago, throet said:

Wish I could - but meetings all the way through to 6pm tomorrow. New bike or just picking up from being serviced? 

Both kind of. My hightower had a crack so Santa Cruz warrantied it for a Hightower 2 frame. BSS is doing the swap. 

I’m picking up my bike at BSS on Parmer tomorrow afternoon. Looking to get out and ride around 2 or 3 and could use a tour of all this new stuff if anyone is interested. It’s been a while since I’ve ridden up there. 

I have these 

This is around the time Desert Fest was. My guess is some people just kept up with the tradition of going. I would’ve been up there last week also if I didn’t have a previous commitment. 

Looking for some used 29er gravel tires to throw on a wheel set for my karate monkey during these Rainy days. Gonna give this gravel bike thing a try.

4 hours ago, mack_turtle said:

Easton alu 30.9 x 350 seatpost

3T 27.2 seatpost

Chromag Contact pedals

narrow Monkey Lite carbon handlebar

 

 

 

I can use some throw down pedals.

I used to do 12 week programs off bodybuilding.com that really did whip me into shape and had a great effect on my riding.  I want to find another program similar to that but mountain bike specific.  If I have a plan written out for me I’ll have a much better chance of sticking with it.  Does anyone know of a good MTB strength training program that includes rides and interval training available for download? Seems like there are a few ads I’ve seen on Instagram and Facebook. 

Yes. If you hit the emergency button on your locked screen (iPhone) a medical tab pops up that you can enter information in and tag an emergency contact in as well. That contact can be called with your phone without unlocking it. 

On 11/21/2019 at 1:26 PM, AustinBike said:

We were there on a Saturday and saw only a handful of riders. Although it was pretty cold. 

Might be doing a midweek ride up there in early December if anyone is interested in tagging along. 

I’d be interested. Post up when you plan on going. 

Congrats! You’re gonna love it!

I own a 2018 Hightower and have loved it. Big enough travel for Bike Parks and still a lot of fun in BCGB. Very versatile. I’ve heard this new version is even better. 

37 minutes ago, cody said:

Not sure where you are getting your info but Weather Underground has the forecast on Saturday at a high of 64 and partly cloudy with no rain. The rain yesterday and today was very light and shouldn't leave too much moisture. I think it will be about perfect!

Agreed. I walked latta Greenbelt this evening and most trails were tacky with just a couple of wet spots. One day of sun shine should expose some hero dirt!