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Forum: Great Lakes
04-06-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By artifice

Minneapolis has dethroned Portland, Ore., as the bike-friendliest city

Exciting news!
Minneapolis ranked most bike-friendly city in nation (http://www.startribune.com/local/90003892.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUycaEacyU)
Forum: Great Lakes
03-23-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 595
Posted By artifice

Hi folks! Just giving this event a bump. I need...

Hi folks! Just giving this event a bump. I need a few more registrants by sunday or I'll have to cancel the event :(

Please note that $20 is only the suggested donation to register, but any...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-18-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 595
Posted By artifice

Twin Cities, MN - Charity Spin Event April 11 - Spinning to Save Lives

Hi folks,
I'm organizing an event in MN next month, and thought I'd drop a line about it here. I was actually *hoping* the snow would hold out a few more weeks to boost participation in an indoor...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-18-10, 09:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 709
Posted By artifice

Twin Cities, MN - Charity Spin Event April 11 - Spinning to Save Lives

EDIT: Wow, i just realized I posted this in MTN/Plains not Great lakes. I keep forgetting where I live. either way, shameless publicity, right? :)

Hi folks,
I'm organizing an event in MN next...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 160,983
Posted By artifice

2007 fuji professional 2.0 carbon, 105/ultegra...

2007 fuji professional 2.0
carbon, 105/ultegra mix

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm51/artifice4/IMG_6040-1.jpg
Forum: Triathlon
10-05-09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,018
Posted By artifice

SS, consider buying something different to train...

SS, consider buying something different to train in than you'll compete in.

I don't practice in my tri shorts/jersey, I practice in a swimsuit :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 668
Posted By artifice

I set up a rule in my email to send all BF emails...

I set up a rule in my email to send all BF emails to the garbage can.

fixed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,047
Posted By artifice

Don't let you going stir crazy affect your...

Don't let you going stir crazy affect your healing. Find another way to stretch your legs, and give the rest of your body a break. Set some little goals for yourself, and gradually increase your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 96,675
Posted By artifice

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VV1HowKhfuU/RzxUbVv85pI/...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VV1HowKhfuU/RzxUbVv85pI/AAAAAAAAAOs/C5VZDWtVKko/s320/ET.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 03:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,361
Posted By artifice

court, sorry to hear about the apartment...

court, sorry to hear about the apartment incident. i am very happy to see so many volunteers to help here :thumb: :thumb:

take it easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By artifice

if you're pretty new to cycling, do you know what...

if you're pretty new to cycling, do you know what size bike you should be on? Do you know that the geometry of this frame is right? You might be best off buying something already put together, that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 485
Posted By artifice

seems reasonable- inspect it closely to make sure...

seems reasonable- inspect it closely to make sure it hasn't been under any impact that would damage the carbon (but not necessarily cause scratches/dings)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,468
Posted By artifice

I picked up one of these for about $40 at target....

I picked up one of these for about $40 at target. Its a "gravity rack" so no bolting necessary, it leans against the wall (quite well, actually). I have small bikes- but with the arms adjusted for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By artifice

viola! ...

viola!
(http://bikepedia.com/Search.aspx?Q=cannondale+r500)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By artifice

sounds like you should go out and start test...

sounds like you should go out and start test riding the bikes- see what fits, and the quality for yourself.


sounds like you are in the right place- we're not quite professionals, just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,464
Posted By artifice

I also ride a 43/44. have performance search...

I also ride a 43/44. have performance search their computers for any bikes in the system in this size. Take that list home, do your research- figure out which ones she's most interested in. Ask...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-09, 09:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,049
Posted By artifice

exactly. it means you had money, and now you've...

exactly. it means you had money, and now you've got a madone instead. :thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 760
Posted By artifice

I've been very happy with performance bike, and...

I've been very happy with performance bike, and made several large bike purchases from them (when I lived in denver) alas, no performance here. Its nice having an LBS where they get to know you- its...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,116
Posted By artifice

not for the most part. its really an occasional...

not for the most part. its really an occasional thing.

so, protocol?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,116
Posted By artifice

Ok, but I haven't had the question answered- is...

Ok, but I haven't had the question answered- is there protocol?

lol, in some instances, he is wussy. He's more technical, I'm more fit. We were on some pretty steep hills and (both) had to walk...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,116
Posted By artifice

slowing/stopping etiquette

short overview is I come from a road-biking background, got into MTB this spring. I mostly ride with the BF, who is awesome and very patient. I'm usually following on singletrack.

Is there proper...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-10-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,217
Posted By artifice

that is all I could see. errr... :twitchy:...

that is all I could see. errr... :twitchy: maybe?
Ha, I've only gotten out on the trails half a dozen times, so we'll see where I'm at by august.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By artifice

stand around in your garage: clip in, clip out....

stand around in your garage: clip in, clip out. clip in, clip out. repeat 1 million times. Muscle memory will help you get the motion down, and you'll also loosen up the clips- could be they are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,194
Posted By artifice

Thanks for the input! This thread has been...

Thanks for the input! This thread has been incredibly useful- as a road rider, I can't imagine running on tires that soft, but its clear the 55 I have been putting in is quite high. I'll work my way...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-08-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 817
Posted By artifice

:eek: do they really do this? Oh wait: ...

:eek: do they really do this?

Oh wait:
"WARNING: not for use on actual roads"
http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:Nbsmm8zBz64RTM:http://www.tcnj.edu/~pa/news/2009/images/bluesmartcarJPG.jpg
......
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-08-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,665
Posted By artifice

1) it appears to actually be the 4.5 ...

1) it appears to actually be the 4.5
http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?ItemID=10978&Type=bike
MSRP $330

2) posting the CL ad here could be a quick way for someone else in the area to...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-08-09, 10:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,217
Posted By artifice

1) go to jeff and jim's pizza and have...

1) go to jeff and jim's pizza and have sometherella sticks and dip them in ranch dressing. this is a wisconsin college-town delicacy you will not regret - if it's still there. It may be called just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,194
Posted By artifice

Instead of answering this question, I'm going to...

Instead of answering this question, I'm going to ask one- because I recently started mountain biking, and am not sure.

I weigh 110#, and my tires are 2.1.
Ride single track: rooty, rocks, small...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 817
Posted By artifice

OP, can you tell us or link us to the bike? Might...

OP, can you tell us or link us to the bike? Might be able to help more with brake solutions if we knew what it was.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,703
Posted By artifice

I agree. Chances are this group has been riding...

I agree. Chances are this group has been riding together and getting faster all season, and I'm coming in pretty late in the game, too. :o

Yeah, as khatfull said I think it is an outreach. I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,703
Posted By artifice

It wasn't advertised as no-drop, but I did ask...

It wasn't advertised as no-drop, but I did ask around with the leaders, and found out it was a drop ride when I got there :D

My impression was that everyone was regulars (hey thats what happens...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,703
Posted By artifice

Oh, I've done enough drafting to have the hang of...

Oh, I've done enough drafting to have the hang of it. Part of what killed me is I tried (and failed) to close a pretty wide gap between two groups, and never quite recovered to latch back on.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,703
Posted By artifice

That must have been the point I missed ;) I...

That must have been the point I missed ;) I don't do group rides much. Although, its nice to find a group that can push me, hopefully in a few weeks I won't be getting a total whooping.

Maybe? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,703
Posted By artifice

Got Dropped?

I did!

Its motivation to HTFU and try again... but here's the scenario:

LBS has a weekly group ride, posted at 16-19mph, 35 miles. So, I go (as I usually average 16-18). Only about 7 other...
Forum: Triathlon
07-07-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By artifice

I moved from the midwest to Denver last fall, and...

I moved from the midwest to Denver last fall, and it was pretty rough, and I was in fair shape (I'd been training for a half marathon up until about a month before I moved). Going up a flight of...
Forum: Triathlon
07-06-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,610
Posted By artifice

At long last, the exciting report you've all been...

At long last, the exciting report you've all been waiting for. I wrote this up for my blog/supporters, so some of it speaks to that situation- and explains things for my friends/family who don't know...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-06-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,217
Posted By artifice

WORS - Wisconsin Off-Road Series

Hi folks! Lucky us, the Great Lakes region is home to "America's Largest Mountain Bike Racing Series" - and this is the first I'd heard of it :) Anyway, I caught WORS this past weekend in Eau...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,578
Posted By artifice

+1 to this! He'll be excited about the "new"...

+1 to this! He'll be excited about the "new" bike even if its a garage sale one. :)
Forum: Triathlon
07-06-09, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,351
Posted By artifice

This requires a whole separate element added to...

This requires a whole separate element added to your training. Make sure you have this down before you try it in a race ;)
Forum: Triathlon
06-21-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,610
Posted By artifice

ha, that is a good question! am moving, but going...

ha, that is a good question! am moving, but going to seek out a sprint once I get settled in... and am doing a half marathon this fall. :)
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,610
Posted By artifice

Hm, never thought about ear plugs. Usually I'm...

Hm, never thought about ear plugs. Usually I'm training with a team, and need to hear directions but I suppose not during a race. My spectator friends said a few people fell over when they got out...
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-09, 10:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,610
Posted By artifice

thanks folks! I'm enjoying a nice coating of icy...

thanks folks! I'm enjoying a nice coating of icy hot on the legs tonight. will be interested to see how they feel tomorrow! besides fluids, good food and rest- any secrets for a good recovery?
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-09, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,630
Posted By artifice

I use bandannas... probably <$1 each from your...

I use bandannas... probably <$1 each from your local 'mart. Although, I don't sweat a TON, so maybe some of the dedicated sweat rags would work better?
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 929
Posted By artifice

I suck at interval training. But I also agree, it...

I suck at interval training. But I also agree, it may be the secret you are looking for. On icky days, I hit the gym and a spin class, sometimes 2 back-to-back. Its like forced interval training ;)
...
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By artifice

yikes!! just saw you didn't get any answers :( ...

yikes!! just saw you didn't get any answers :( let us know how it went- did you have everything?

didn't see goggles on your list ;) i'd recommend bringing 2 pairs if you have em- one is usually...
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,610
Posted By artifice

The results are in...

Edit >> Added RACE REPORT
(http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=9230695&postcount=23)
I'm a triathlete!
First tri ever, olympic distance with an extended bike: 1500m swim, 30 mi bike, 10k run...
Forum: Triathlon
06-17-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By artifice

I think I'm mentally prepared now for whatever...

I think I'm mentally prepared now for whatever gets thrown at me :) biked the race route last sunday, and am really psyched about it. enough so, that I'd swim through anything to get there.

plus-...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,511
Posted By artifice

I think the variety of answers in theses 650 vs...

I think the variety of answers in theses 650 vs 700 threads are a testament to it being a matter of individual fit, and opinion.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,511
Posted By artifice

wow a 48, really? I can't go any bigger than a...

wow a 48, really? I can't go any bigger than a 43/44. :o
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-16-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By artifice

I'll get her up in the next couple days :)

I'll get her up in the next couple days :)
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