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rchippie · 10.11.2011, 02:43 PM

Mountain Biker Totally owned. http://www.break.com/index/buck-slam...-biker-2180455

rchippie · 07:42 PM

I did my personal best today on the group ride, this was with the Traing ride or the A group. We were doing a Rotating Pace line. My ride
was 77.5 miles, & 3hrs & 35 minutes long. My average speed was 21.1 mph, with my max speed being 32.7mph. My max heart rate was
175 bpm, while my while my average was 149 bpm, & my legs feel great. My max cadence( rpm) was 122 rpm, while my average was 86 rpm.
I burned a total of 2,270 calories. I ended up with a total of 217 miles for the week. So i think i will take tomorrow off.

RCShocker · 10.22.2011, 10:50 AM

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Mountain Biker Totally owned. http://www.break.com/index/buck-slam...-biker-2180455

Wasnt that something? That sucker was on a "B-Line" for him.

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Originally Posted by rchippie

I did my personal best today on the group ride, this was with the Traing ride or the A group. We were doing a Rotating Pace line. My ride
was 77.5 miles, & 3hrs & 35 minutes long. My average speed was 21.1 mph, with my max speed being 32.7mph. My max heart rate was
175 bpm, while my while my average was 149 bpm, & my legs feel great. My max cadence( rpm) was 122 rpm, while my average was 86 rpm.
I burned a total of 2,270 calories. I ended up with a total of 217 miles for the week. So i think i will take tomorrow off.

I'd love to burn those kind of calories. I dont keep up with it though. I have managed to take 285lbs and knock it down to 225lbs. Most of the time on a rigid singlespeed. I'll get 1000 miles + for the year. Average speed in the dirt is about half that if Im lucky.

PBO · 04:25 PM

panda, this is arguably the best forum for Aus MTB, http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/forum.php where members post up everything so you'll be able to see what's working for them, organise rides in local groups etc. They have a good classified section also...I bought both my 24" BMX & dirtjumper from members

Edit; You ride so my only tip would be to approach a dually (if you go that way) with respect, you'll be able to ride downhill (short X country sections included) a lot faster because the dual shocks will dampen the feedback through the bike & your true speed will only become apparent when you need to brake hard & maneuver around something. The rest you'll work out

Hippie; nice ride!

pinkpanda3310 · 07:06 AM

Thanks PBO I'll check out the forum. I'm definitely thinking a dually 'cause 200 odd kilometers on tracks and dirt roads my butt will be sore enough from pushing pedals

I don't know the names of the frames, Brian, but I was thinking some sort of crosscountry/endurance style. Not keen on a downhill frame as they tend to be heavier. Thumb changers are the way to go IMO. I didn't know some shocks are adjustable, sounds fun to play with. Also, I hadn't considered discs benfits like that.

Thanks for the replies. It'll be some time before I end up with a bike but I'll keep on the lookout now.

Edit: On the forum you linked, PBO, i found some vids of the race - http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/show...31#post2461431

PBO · 11.13.2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Thanks PBO I'll check out the forum. I'm definitely thinking a dually 'cause 200 odd kilometers on tracks and dirt roads my butt will be sore enough from pushing pedals

Edit: On the forum you linked, PBO, i found some vids of the race - http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/show...31#post2461431

Yep, I saw those - looked like a fun race!

If you're planning on pushing out 200k days you'll need a good frame & geometry is the bigger issue here. If you look at the geometry of a generic DH bike versus a generic XC bike you'll notice some major angle changes

Even with XC bikes you'll see some decent variation. It could be worth trying a few differnet frames to find the configuration that works best for you

pinkpanda3310 · 11.13.2011, 06:44 PM

200km a day!?

No, no, that's the overall race. It'll be about 60km a day for 4 days. I think 220-230km is more accurate.

The level i'm riding at the moment it will feel like 200km a day though

_paralyzed_ · 11.13.2011, 09:10 PM

You fit guys, sheesh. I get winded taking a shower

pinkpanda3310 · 11.17.2011, 09:24 AM

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It'll be some time before I end up with a bike but I'll keep on the lookout now.

I'll eat my words...happily

BrianG · 11.17.2011, 10:47 AM

Good choice IMO. People say all the high-end bikes are made in the same factory, but I feel you get more for your money with Trek.

pinkpanda3310 · 11.18.2011, 08:40 AM

I thought I was going to end up with a 'giant anthem' because I've been told they are value for money. The frame on this is a 'Gary Fisher', high end? yes, made in same factory? not likely but I did find a sticker on the frame 'Made in Taiwan'

BrianG · 10:57 AM

I have had more than one bike shop tell me the frames for the Trek, Specialized, Giant, etc were made in the same factory with a different label. Not sure how accurate that is, but it does make sense, especially for the more basic aluminum frames.

rchippie · 07:35 AM

The only Trek's made in the USA are. the Trek OCLV carbon fiber models. All other Treks are made in either Taiwan or china. With the better ones being made in Taiwan. The lower end Cf bikes are made in Taiwan. Gaint is the largest Bicycle manufacturer in the world. They make bikes for a lot of the major company's.

rchippie · **Turkey 100 -** 11.30.2011, 08:38 PM

I did my first Century on thanksgiving Day. I rode 101 Miles, in a time of 5 1/2 hours, with a average speed of 18.5 MPH, & a Max speed of 35,2. I burned 3051 calories.

rchippie · 07:55 PM

I did another 100 mile ride today. My time was 5 1/2 hrs. I averaged 17.9 mph, & i burned 3450 calories. My max heart rate was 172 Bpm.