5 Reasons I Like Swimming In Minneapolis Lakes

Here are five reasons I enjoy swimming in Minneapolis lakes.

1. It's hot! We've had record temps and humidity this summer and a plunge in one of several city lakes is a great way to cool off.
2. It's free! I can save the money I'd spend going to a private pool or repurpose it for a visit to my local ice cream joint.
3. Diversity! I admit it - I love people watching. I think we're a fascinating bunch, us humans and there are all kinds of us at the lakes.
4. Fun! The lakes are fun for all kinds of people. This week I saw three teenagers playing on the swingset like they were six years old again. Where else do you see that?
5. Getting there! I can make getting there an adventure by hopping a bus or riding my bike. Who knows what I'll find along the way!

Little Square Watermelons

It's not late-breaking news but I just learned about this and I thought it was cool enough to pass on.

Farmers around the world are growing watermelons in cubes to more efficiently fit in refrigerators. Currently quite pricey (US$75 each), I'm curious to see if research will take this idea further as it could reduce transportation and storage costs for growers and wholesalers.

Want to make your own square fruit? Check out the step by step on Instructables.com.

HT: The Huffington Post

SOLD: Salsa Ti El Mariachi 29er Frame

I was looking at blog stats and noticed that the keyword search "Salsa El Mariachi" drove a fair amount of traffic to this site. Since I have another Salsa to sell I thought I'd try listing it here.

photo from MTBR.com

I'm selling this awesome frame :(

It's titanium, it's beautiful, it's light, it has a fantastic feel, it will last a lifetime.

It's a size Large (ETT: 24.4").

Here are the specs from the Salsa website:

- 3/2.5 seamless Titanium
- Designed for 80mm suspension fork
- Biaxial ovalized downtube
- Replaceable derailleur hanger
- Fits up to 29 x 2.3" tires
- 135mm rear spacing
- Standard 1-1/8" headset
- Seatpost diameter: 27.2mm
- Seatpost clamp: 35.0mm
- Bottom bracket shell: 73mm
- ISO 51mm disc brake mount
- Welded-in water bottle cage bosses
- Finish: Industrial mill finish with etched Salsa graphics

Interested? Make me an offer. I'm including a black Cane Creek 110 headset.


UPDATE: The frame is sold. Thanks for all the inquiries.