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Image 1 — These two guys blew by me on their motorcycles on the Santa Fe Trail.
Image 2 — These two guys blew by me on their motorcycles on the Santa Fe Trail.
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These two guys blew by me on their motorcycles on the Santa Fe Trail.

I don't want to be that guy to complain but...these two riders flew by me on a pair of lowered gas motorcycles (definitely not electric, but gasoline powered as they were very loud, almost sounding like go karts). This occured on the evening of 5.16.26 along the Santa Fe Trail. My Varia radar app clocked them at 44mph (see 2nd screenshot which shows 42mph at 12 yards out but as they passed, the 2nd rider increased his speed to 44mph). Mind you, the trail at this time was packed with peaceful families, toddlers, baby strollers as well as casual cyclists like myself, all enjoying the nice spring weather. Both riders were wearing black t-shirts with logos, blue jeans, black boots and full-faced black helmets with dark tints.

This is a second Saturday evening in a row that I have encountered them. Has anyone else seen them? Is this something even worth reporting to 911?

u/MrTacocaT12345 — 5 days ago

Best store for a first mountain bike in FW?

Looking to get into mountain biking and I’m wondering what the best local store is. I’m looking for a friendly store that will help me pick out something that I’ll like in the long term. I have a decent budget (around $1500 max) but I don’t want to overpay either. I appreciate any recommendations!

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u/loseranon17 — 6 days ago

Drop practice areas

Are there any trails in the area that have progressive drop practice like Binkley? I'm surprised Erwin doesn't have a practice area even though there are at least 4 drops I'm aware of on trail. I was hoping there was somewhere to practice technique. I've looked around my neighborhood for anything I can drop off of, and it's so flat... lol

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u/nutrion — 5 days ago
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Quick turnaround for pothole repair on Northaven Trail

Technically the pothole was on Rosser Road traversed by the trail. I submitted the request Wednesday 1030pm (through the Dallas 311 app) and by 700pm Thursday (<24 hours later) , the repair was completed. Not sure how long the hole will remain filled, but very impressed with the city's response.

u/MrTacocaT12345 — 7 days ago
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WTS JONES LWB Large

Life has served up a problem and I need some money to solve it, so I need to sell my recently acquired Jones LWB. It was basically new when I bought it, and I’ve ridden it a handful of times only once off road on some light “trails” like in the photo. If anyone is interested please send me a message and I can send more photos. I’d love to sell it locally for sale of ease, but I’d be willing to ship it. I’m in the Dallas area. Paid $1700 but will take offers. Great bike with a unique ride that I really enjoy but it’s not my time to keep it. Thanks for looking.

u/Super_Zone_3752 — 8 days ago
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96 Schwinn Predator

Wanted to relive some 90s kid joy. Found this on Marketplace. Looked like just surface rust so I went for it. It cleaned up nice and it's fun to ride around my neighborhood.

Had to give it a little latin flare.

u/Repulsive-Appeal-742 — 11 days ago
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Trinity Levee Trails Safety

Thinking of getting a gravel bike, probably would ride the levee trails the most as I’m in Dallas. Are those generally safe to ride solo? They seem to be isolated and away from intersections, so wasn’t sure if I’d find a lot of broken glass or encampments out there.

What else is around Dallas for gravel rides? Already have a mountain bike and road bike, so trying to decide how much I’d ride gravel…..like the idea of just picking up the levee trails up near harry hines and shorecrest, and riding down to downtown and back.

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u/IgnoredSphinx — 13 days ago

Anyone know how to paint a bike

Just trying to paint the frame the forks and the handle bars
Edit: I was also wondering if anyone could do it for me

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u/anxious_velon — 13 days ago