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so....... whats up

Damn nice bike, Barry! Want to dosomething similar to my Haro Mary SS. Now wishing I hadn't sold the rigid fork. 
 

It is making me want to change my bars to drops now.


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My Ventana

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So hows the trail?

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Yep.  Barry's fast.  I tried to follow him at WC when this bike was setup as SS with a flat bar. 

I was not being so much as polite by getting out of his way but more of a fear of my own life. Role on Barry!

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That was probably me. Not really a cross bike, or even a monstercross. It's a fat bike set up with 29er wheels and a drop bar. I call it a monstertour. And it's black and was there last night from dusk to about 7.

I think I let you go by me over by the water. I had a blue SS last night.

I rode a borrowed Kona with drop bars a few yrs ago when I was between bikes. It was so much fun. They guy who owned it painted it brown and called it dirty poo.
It was a blast out there.

Man if that was you..you were killing it brother

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1 hour ago, csmceuen said:

Where in austin are you? I want them for my shop, but would have to figure out how to get them home.

Since you are north and Cody is north and I have my truck.,,let me know if you need a hand.

Im not moving couches or crazy junk but I can help you with this one 

1 hour ago, Morealice said:

Planning to hit it Saturday. I’m imagining there will be quite a crowd with hero dirt and temps. I’ve got my “GET A FUCKING HELMET!” bark ready to go. 

When we built this thing I was picturing having it to ourselves. Wtf? Nah, it’s cool to see cars and trucks in the area with bikes on the back headed to the Sports Park. Kinda crazy really. 

Had a nice nostalgic ride yesterday. Temps were unreal and dirt was choice.  Somehow I managed to ride pretty slowly but keep nice flow AND have alot of fun.  I was remembering things like the days when all we had were loppers and garden hoes. Lol. That’s the first maybe .5 to .67 miles or so of East Deception...the skinny single track...then the McLeods arrived. 

My attempt to ride Rawk Garten at the West end of Deception was prettttyyyy sad. I made up for it by beasting up a short, steep climb that goes left out of the Ditch and hooks into the end of Rim. That pretty much popped me. 

Again, very thankful to all who help maintain and defend the trail. Really awesome. 

 

Where you on the black cross bike?

 

Damn

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^^^^^ This^^^^^^^

Wait you have trails on your own property that you can ride 10 to 15 miles on?
Sweet



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I know they have changed out there. Any suggestions for nice and easy

If I was taking my girl for the 1st time to ride , knowing what I know now, I would take her Walnut. Point 6 comes to mind..windy and flat. Double track trails through the park are easy. The paved path is easy. I would aim that she enjoyed herself and didnt get hurt. Fun and enjoy the day. Resist the urge to show her how awesome you are.
Even easier for a first timer and still not all pavement is Southwest Williamson County Park off Sam Bass. The path there is super easy. Enjoy the beautiful day.. Pack a picnic or take her to Red Horn. Keep her safe and have fun. Brushy isnt going anywhere let her build up to that or this will be the last time she wants to ride with you.
Enjoy.

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So after a long, long hiatus. I'm finally riding again. Brushy creek will be new to me. Taking GF to brushy creek(first timer). 
What's the best trail for her first time in the dirt?

Walnut Creek



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So went around 1. I am now thankful.
Very nice afternoon. Trails were teets.

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To OP
You are lucky it is setup already. Thats the hardest part. After that it is like Cheif says, keep the pressure where you want it.
When it gets too soft and you have to inflate more then just a bit add more sealant.
The hardest part as you'll find is swapping tires.
There are no shortage of videos for any of this.
Getting yourself a valve stem remover and the syringe is worth it. Get them before you need them.


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I assume slick there this AM after the light rains last night?

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1 hour ago, 4fun said:

I look forward to your report! If conditions are good, I may try to get a night ride in!

Thats the plan for me as well.. Dont care what i come home to today,, poppa needs a ride

15 minutes ago, Yosmithy said:

I hadn't even thought about that this year, until this reminder. I'm not sure I even saw any posts on FB from ARR, but probably just missed it. Hope they have a great turnout though.

You should go ,, Yea this time of yr snuck up on me 

I was thinking that this year has flown by and then remembered I had not heard mention of Cranksgiving 

It is going on this yr and it is discreetly posted under the Events section here.

Good cause-Good times 

2 hours ago, Anita Handle said:

 

Oh, then there was that thing that looked like a very pale skinned child in an old fashioned night gown that ran on all fours and make pig/groaning/creepy giggling sounds.

I have always had this fear that I will come around a turn and there would be some pale , barefooted kid with red eyes and bloody fingers, just staring at me. Or even worse the twins from the Shining. 

I have never ridden WC at night,, just Brushy the last couple years, which is amazing 

Thanks guys..new one has been ordered


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Monkeywrench is my jam now

Joe is awesome..highly recommend the Monkeys

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I came home today all anxious to ride. Grabbed my junk , grabbed my bike and the bars didn’t budge. Frozen. With all the water lately and several washes apparently my lower bearing of the headset rusted or corroded just enough to seize up.

I pulled it all apart and in the picture is the lower bearing. A Cane Creek ZS44.

The top bearing is smooth like jazzy butter on a baby’s ass.

The bottom bearing feels like sand as I move it.

Rough and nothing like the top. Looking at the edges of the blue seal it does look wet and rusty in there.

 

Do I replace that? Is it a serviceable part? I assume I can replace just that lower bearing and not the whole headset.

Thanks

 

 

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Something had to be done. Still need to put a shelf or 2 on the inside but it's a major improvement as it is. Was wasting too much time grabbing stuff out of my box. Now I can keep all the essentials on the bench not in a pile.

What happened to the glassware?


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2 hours ago, Chief said:

This may be the perfect way to fool the rain gods.

Think we can talk YoSmithy into riding that thing?