Meet Artemis!

[emily_in_nc]

FINALLY (after three weeks!), I was able to pick my Titus Racer X (XS size, purchased used off Ebay, 2000 model year, I think) up today at the bike shop. She has new XT cranks (170mm) and everything has been adjusted and tuned (derailleurs, brakes, shocks, new cables, etc). I put my Eggbeater Candy SL pedals on her, which just match her blue fork. Got the saddle height and fore/aft fixed tonight with help from my husband. Tomorrow Artemis and I go on our inaugural ride on a doubletrack trail with a friend. I can't wait! She's 8 lbs slimmer than my Novara Bonita hardtail!



~Emily

[snapdragen]

I know nothing of mountain bikes, but ooh, pretty!

[tprevost]

LOVE her! Please tell us all about your ride tomorrow... I hope you two have a BLAST!!!!!

Tracy

[caligurl]

oh emily.. she's PURDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok.... now i want to go on a mtb ride, too!!!!!!

enjoy! HAVE FUN!!!!!!

[Aggie_Ama]

Love the pedals with the blue fork! Have a blast.

[crazycanuck]

Hey there,

Nice bike! Dumb q for u though-why no disc brakes????

c

[emily_in_nc]

Nice bike! Dumb q for u though-why no disc brakes????

I some research before deciding that V-brakes would be fine for me. I found out that disc brakes can add 1 or more lbs. to the weight of the bike, and are recommended mostly if you'll be doing a lot of riding in wet, muddy conditions. V-brakes are lighter and under most "fair weather" conditions work just fine. I am pretty much always a fair-weather rider unless I happen to get caught in a storm, and I really don't plan on doing any extreme mountain biking (at least at this point; I am still a rank beginner!) So, I felt that disc brakes were probably overkill for my needs. I always check the weather radar before I head out, too. Worst case, if they don't work out for me, I can upgrade, but I was looking for a lighter-weight full-suspension bike since I'm less than 105 lbs. myself, and at 24 lbs, Artemis surely qualifies!

Emily

[DirtDiva]

Oooooooooooooo! <-- Both happy for you and GREEN with envy...

[bouncybouncy]

very nice em!!! and blue bar plugs too???

that is a very slick looking dude you have there...and fast too? but that is a riders perogative of the speed!!! you will be amazed the things you will be able to roll over now that you have a squishy bike! i agree with canuk on the disc brakes but i am a speed monster looking for mud puddles... you will know when/if you want or need them...besides it is an excuse in the future to come down with upgraditis...hehe

have fun and expecting a ride report soon!!!