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    Quote Originally Posted by fatbottomedgurl
    What a beauty! You're lucky you snapped that frame up before I did! I'm sure he fits me perfectly!
    He!?!?! Artemis is a Greek goddess of the woods and wild things! So she is definitely a she!

    Quote Originally Posted by fatbottomedgurl
    A couple comments: You might want to drop the nose on your saddle a smidge-- looks like it's pointing up ever-so-slightly.
    Yes, I saw that in the photo too. Surprising, since we put a level on it as hubby tightened it down. It didn't bother me a bit when I rode today (very comfy, in fact), but I did decide I needed to raise the saddle a bit, so I will adjust the tilt at the same time, thanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by fatbottomedgurl
    Also, can't really tell but if those tires are Panaracer Fire XCs they are not the real thing. Pricepoint is selling a made in Taiwan knockoff. I bought a pair and realized they were not authentic so I returned them for a full refund of price and shipping costs. The real ones weigh a lot less and have large white lettering around the sidewall.
    Interesting! I will have to check - I honestly have no idea. Wouldn't mind another way to shave even more weight off!

    Thanks much,
    Emily
    Emily

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    2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
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    Took my inaugural ride on beautiful Artemis tonight (1 hr, 15 minutes of packed double track through a beautful deep wooded park), and it was most excellent! The rear shock is so, so sweet! I love it. I just didn't feel bumps! Of course, this was a smooth trail; I am sure a rocky, rooty single track will not feel this way, but I've ridden this trail on my hardtail, and this felt ever so much better! And she shifted and braked like a dream (I have to be careful with that front brake - it is fierce!) I could definitely feel the lighter weight and kept up with my stronger friend much better - still need more endurance for the long climbs, but I powered up the short, steep ones really well and did great on the rollers. No saddle pain whatsoever. Just a perfect ride on a lovely new bike. I am hooked!

    Emily
    Emily

    2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
    2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
    2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow

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    So happy for you Emily! Oh and so sorry on the gender faux pas. Of course I knew that Artemis is also called Diana and there was a temple to her in the city of Corinth if I remember correctly. (Trying to remember my new testament studies).

    I envy your full sus baby. Maybe someday...

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    Gorgeous bike Emily. Sounds like you two will have heaps of fun on the trails.
    The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
    Amelia Earhart

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    Artemis is beautiful! I have her twin sister and have never regretted the adoption. If you're ever up in New England we should get them together

    Enjoy many miles and hours of fun in the dirt...She's a beauty! Perfect name for her too.

    Linda

 

 

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