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28 minutes ago, ATXZJ said:

That's not my point. 

Real estate is king in austin proper and every square inch is either in the process of or will be developed at some point, including flood zones. As mentioned above, COA doesn't seem to have any plan in sight of how to maintain a balance of public vs private usage. I've lived in public and private land states with closed and open travel. As a member of a public land rights group we watched many of the iconic moab trails get sold off by SITLA for the almighty dollar. Don't think for a second it wont happen in ATX. IMHO, money and efforts are better spent outside the city limits.

I have no problem with what they're doing at BCGB

When I was working on a real estate project in Vero Beach, FL... The developers were able to buy land in other places so that they could get the right to use the land that was a part of the property but was designated as some kind of protected natural environment (it was along the coast).

As you said... Money can usually buy what's needed.

Another way that developers go, is if some kind of artifacts are found while excavating the property, which usually means the project gets shut down for these artifacts to be investigated... If they can, the developer will just go in and bulldoze the entire area with dirt brought in from somewhere else... Covering up everything under many feet of dirt. Seen it happen... Even at the expense of tearing down protected trees and having to pay multiple fines.

Most commercial land developers are insatiable folk who are pretty much driven by $$$ profits.

19 hours ago, TheX said:

Yep, humans are flawed.

Tee hee.

"...Hello... Hello... Hey you... Kettle..."...

5 hours ago, June Bug said:

Note: Austin will continue to sprawl with no proportional increase in public space/open space/parks, so user demand for these resources will only increase. My sense is that the City of Austin has not developed a master management plan to address these issues and is using more of an ad hoc approach, but I hope I'm wrong. 

I have no quarrel with a reservation system. There's a damn pandemic going on and city resources are stretched thin.  Every call to the city to deal with drunkenness, injury due to poor choices, fights, ODs, whatever bad thing is happening on BCGB just puts more stress on that system, so limiting access seems to be a sane response.  

Also, if the reservation systems means a better user experience FOR YOU when you ARE on the trails, win win, right?

  

Timely reminder!

Regarding the first part...

Sure sounds like the need to become more informed about the use of "...public space/open space/parks..." is also growing with the growth of "...user demand for these resources...".

I wonder... What are the various ways this can be effectively carried out.

Regarding the second aspect...

LOL... 

Here I am... How's that for a "...timely reminder...".

 

5 hours ago, TAF said:

Along with RA, I have JMR set to ignore. 

Little men always try to bolster themselves in whatever way they can.

1 hour ago, Andrzej said:

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. 

How wonderful clarity is.

It's funny...

I have a bike that can be run as a 26er... A 27.5er... A 27.5/26er... A 29/27.5er... All, given actual rider feedback, work perfectly.

24 minutes ago, AntonioGG said:

Summary:  it's the motion not the size

But it sure can get complicated,,,

https://bikerumor.com/2020/06/05/aasq-71-high-pivot-witchcraft-forbidden-commencal-deviate-starling-actofive-dispel-myths/

I've got this like new E-flite Blade CX-3 RC Helicopter for sale.

From reviews it seems like a great RC helicopter for beginners to learn to fly on.

The box has been opened but it was ever used.

As you can see on the price tag on the box, it retailed for $199.99... I'm asking $95.

Includes a brand new battery bought at Hobbytown a few weeks ago for $17.99.

I've used these grips from Walmart and feedback was fine...

One of the bikes I used them on was for a 5'2" female rider.

 

On 8/5/2020 at 3:57 PM, mack_turtle said:

Jesus certainly stirred the pot and was executed by the state for it. If you're interested, I have a thorough rebuttal of that (authoritarian) interpretation of Romans 13. probably not fit for forum consumption though.

That was Jesus... And He accomplished what He came to accomplished. Now we move onto another aspect of God's economy.

Regarding you having a thorough rebuttal to Romans 13... Vanity is common with fallen man.

58 minutes ago, Kyle said:

Both the Bible and the Constitution say they have the right to tell the cops to fuck off if they want.  

Actually... The bible says keep a low profile and don't stir up the pot with your neighbors. Also says submit to those God puts over you to govern.

And the downward... Sideways... Other sideways... Upward... Downward... Sideways... Downward... Upward... Downward confusion continues.

The seemingly normal confusion of these days aside...

I now have something like 20+ bikes in my garage to work on for people. It's like they see me outside my garage working on a bicycle and BAM... "Could you help me with my bicycle?"

Got news yesterday evening that someone I know here in Austin had died of COVID-19 complications. He was in his mid-late 60s I think, and definitely carried too much weight. Worked as a maintenance contractor, so he would have been out an about as he needed to keep a steady income flow. This is the first person I've known who has died of the virus.

On 8/3/2020 at 12:08 PM, Bamwa said:

What restaurant/part of town? Thanks for the heads up to stay diligent. 

On 8/3/2020 at 12:39 PM, mack_turtle said:

does one anecdotal example constitute this kind of thing "on the rise"? maybe it is, maybe it's the same, maybe it's going down. regardless, don't forget to stay vigilant about bike theft. that reminds me, I need to go lock up my bike in the garage.

This is one example of about four I've read about in the past few weeks.

Let's just hope that while you consider the nuances of English grammar usage/application, and AustinBike reminisces of what data quantity makes a trend... You'd both be wise enough to keep your bikes safe from marauding thieves.

Great post, mack_turtle... Thanks for taking the time to make it.

And yeh... $20 surprised me too.

3 hours ago, notyal said:

It's definitely interesting how it affects people so differently. We have to remember that this thing is only months old, and we really don't understand it yet. That's why we shouldn't scoff at the scientists and disease experts when they can't clearly explain something or some of the details aren't 100% accurate. The anti-mask conspiracy theorists want to throw the baby out with the bathwater if one data point doesn't make sense to them, but these scientists are the best we have, doing the best they can. 

Just working as a community united against a common enemy. It really isn't rocket science.

3 hours ago, quixoft said:

Funny... I kind of thought the same thing about your original post. Just thought I'd nip it in the bud.

 

And here a video on it...
 

So I've not done much with one-piece cranks and related bottom-brackets, but I've been working on a few kid's bikes that have one-piece cranks and thought I'd do a little research on what they're all about... And guess what... These cranks use wide diameter bottom brackets, and I thought that was that... But I found out that there is a converter that allows the use of regular bottom brackets... Which means, you can use different cranks... Which means... Possible weight savings and better drive. And this is good with adult bikes as well.

Pretty cool.

This is the adapter...

https://www.harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1335

And now...

It seems short people got more reason to live...

https://nypost.com/2020/07/28/people-over-6-feet-tall-are-more-likely-to-contract-coronavirus/

15 hours ago, ATXZJ said:

_mother_of_god_

 

Don't know why... But as I look at this I thought to myself, "...Try doing that on a motorbike...".

On 6/28/2020 at 2:39 PM, Shinerider said:

Anybody have a 38 or 40 tooth 104 BCD front ring?  Willing to trade for it.  Have a ton of stuff.  Roadie/mtb/etc  Tell me what you need.

Finally was able to find two 38t rings. Haven't come across a 40t yet... Have a few 44t rings.

5 hours ago, JMR said:

I’ve got a friend who tested positive for covid. Ran a fever for three days. Had a cough. Felt like a cold. His wife, who slept in the bed next to him, never got it. His 5 yr old son drank after him the first day, and the kid never got it. 🤷🏻‍♂️
Weird stuff. 
 

Have y’all heard anything about certain blood types being more resistant? I don’t know how true that is. 

Yeh, same with my friend. His wife is looking after him and so far she’s fine, and his daughter who is maybe 4 or 5 is okay too. 

7 hours ago, quixoft said:

He's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night.

And you’re an asshole because you just choose to be one?