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good luck on the racing this weekend everyone. Margot-- your first oly. woo-hoo. Should be fun.

Jen-I have no specific time for my 10K, just want to be in under an hour.

Have fun all of you. Hope you get to meet each other, too!  

I'm getting a bike soon!!! Yeah!!!!

 I've been looking at these two (within price range) and don't know much about bikes so I thought I'd ask here.

 http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/nemesis06_SPECIALpre.htm (Motobecane Nemesis 2008) -- This one can get shipping directly to me, would probably have to pay a lbs $50 to put it together all the way (90% assembled)

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=5821&subcategory_ID=3040 (2008 Scattante T-560) -- This one I would have to drive 3 hrs to Phoenix to pick it up in a store, but then they'd do the fitting (I hear).

Thoughts? Does anyone use either of these bikes?

Congrats on making the decision to buy a tri-bike. I don't know a whole lot, but I can pass along what I do know. Don't know these specific bikes, but looking at them online, the  Motobecane has better components than the performance. I've heard if you're going to buy a tri bike, to buy up as much as you can afford because the entry levels ones aren't that great. Also, I would highly recommend getting fitted by a bike shop or someone in the know. The other thing I would look into is getting one used by someone moving up to a higher end bike --- Craig's list or your local tri club. Just some thoughts.

 Lesleyann-How was your tri?? Did you all get to meet? Details. And, btw -- your new ride sounds sweet, too.

Some bike stores will let you rent or demo a bike for a weekend.

First olympic was a blast. Seriously considering Philadelphia Women's Tri because of the venue, terrific swimming in the river.

It was my dad's second olympic, included some pictures of my kids running across the finish with him.

I feel vindicated from Black Bear (I also posted the pictures of me and Lesley finally on the race report). 

Measurements
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Inseam:                33
Trunk:                 24
Forearm:               12
Arm:                   23
Thigh:                 24
Lower Leg:             21.5
Sternal Notch:         57.5
Total Body Height:     59
 
 
The Aero Fit
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Top Tube Range:                    50.3 - 52.3 
Stem Length Range:                 8.0 - 10.0 
Saddle-Bottom Bracket Position:    75.4
Saddle-Pedal Position:             92.6
Saddle-Ground Position:            100.4
Cranklength:                       170.0
Aero Bar Size:                     XS
Saddle-Aero Bar Pad Drop Minimal:  5.8
Saddle-Aero Bar Pad Drop Moderate: 11.1
Saddle-Aero Bar Pad Drop Intense:  13.4
Saddle-Aero Bar Pad Drop Maximal:  17.1
Pad-Ground Position Minimal:       94.6
Pad-Ground Position Moderate:      89.3
Pad-Ground Position Intense:       87.0
Pad-Ground Position Maximal:       83.3

I don't really understand the specs, but here there are:

Wanted to pass on this website. You can put a name in the search engine and find all your races, or at least many. My son's name is here too because of his track events.

Sorry if the link doesn't work and you have to cut and paste.

http://www.athlinks.com/BrowseAff.aspx

Jenny, I'm relieved you're ok, despite the bruises and frustration. I came up fast on a couple of folks . . . uphill, downhill, flats, you name it, plus there were a number of blind curves.

I had such a great time that I registered for cgi's women's tri on July 13th this morning. I regret not re-looking up your race number the night before so we could meet. Lesley's in that one as well, so maybe we can get a photo op at the finish.

Good luck in getting your tri bike Erin. I held my breath when they raffled off a $4,000 tri bike at the end of the Philly race, but alas it was not meant to be. Any chance you're taking a vacation anytime soon somewhere where there are more tri bikes to demo? 

Jenny, I hate to hear about your DNF.  No option to pick the bike up and carry it the last mile?

I had a near miss on my duathlon last week.  The bike portion started on the greenway which ran along the bank of the river.  I was overtaking a slower rider when I noticed a water bottle on the path.  I decided to wait until we cleared the bottle but the slower rider must have though "Woo hoo, a free bottle" and threw her brakes on in front of me.  No fun.

Jenny -- Glad you are all right, bummed for you about the crash. You have a great attitude though!

Seems like you all are buying new bikes -- very cool. I'll be able to pick your brains regarding which tri bike to get when it's my turn.

So, Leticia -- you won't be able to do the Sherox?