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  1. Rockrabbit
    Sounds like fun . So it would seem my max heart rate would be higher than 189 then considering I wasn't puking just yet hahaha. One thing I find alarming is just how high my HR can get hitting the downhill trails (just as high as sprinting on a steep uphill) And at the same time navigating some treacherous terrain and staying focused. Thats the thrill! So these guys like Minnaar - are they also hitting 100% ? Would be interesting to see what kind of training they do apart from their technical ability.
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    Im 32. Got heart rate percentages with the typical Age formula (100%=189bpm). I must say that 100% feels fairly accurate in my experience . I agree. In my experience, when I do longer rides (40km) I expect to fair well, but end up exhausted. Although it may be that I approach the long ride with the same attack as the 15km rides I am familiar with. This is what I have heard and is precisely why I posted here to to get some grassroots opinions on it. I would like to train more effectively and looking for material on what the best approach is. Of course this is all with the view to hit the trails even harder
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    I tend to do short 15km high intensity rides with lots of climbing and fast descents. Often my heart rate is sustained at over 90% and sometimes even just over 100% for short bursts. I tend to ride as fast as possible all the time. Is it wise to exercise like this or should I consider taking it a bit easier? Are there any benefits to this kind of training apart from the Adrenalin rush? Cheers !
  4. Rockrabbit
    Wow! that's an impressive pic from under that tree trunk in the Glen. I'm going to hit them this evening
  5. Rockrabbit
    Yeah... and why does he get to put his sweaty arse on the shop counter?
  6. Rockrabbit
    Well done! proper SA pride And hes riding a proudly SA bike.
  7. Rockrabbit
    So cool.
  8. Rockrabbit
    Sheesh! Thats like one continuous rock garden!
  9. Rockrabbit
    Are any trails in Jonkershoek open yet? Im heading to Stellies this weekend and looking for some trails to ride. Any suggestions?
  10. Rockrabbit
    Is there a date set for the Dirtopia enduro yet?
  11. Rockrabbit
    Man what fantastic photographs! Great to see a nice cross section of riders featuring and looking like hero's! good work. Cant wait for the next round!!!!
  12. Rockrabbit
    Phenomenal! He makes it look so effortless.
  13. Rockrabbit
    Frikkin awesome! I'm really amped to go ride just watching this. Stoked this is going to be accessible too
  14. Rockrabbit
    Fantastic photography! Wish I was there
  15. Rockrabbit
    Thanks, Looks like the 125 is the right one. How does R4000 new sound? You think I can get one in SA for that?
  16. Rockrabbit
    Hey Peeps, I want to order a reverb stealth from chain reaction cycles. I know its a 30.9 diameter, but unsure on what length I should buy. They have 380mm, 420mm, 430mm. Its a medium size frame. Any advice?
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    Thanks, cant wait to get me a dropper post. Although I wont have the excuse of adjusting saddle height to have a quick rest after that
  18. Rockrabbit
    Im loving my bike - only mod made is a change to American Classic AM wheelset and I want to change the brakes to SLX and get a dropper post. Can anyone tell me what the seatpost diameter is for this bike? and weather it can take a dropper post with internal routing - like reverb stealth?
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    Frikkin Mad Crazy! This dudes got some skills.
  20. Rockrabbit
    Looks WICKED! Thinking of upgrading my wheels and had the Hans Damfs in mind for tyres. What profile did you opt for front vs back? and how is the performance?
  21. Rockrabbit
    hahaha... Brilliant
  22. Rockrabbit
    I replaced the saddle with my old Gobi and that seems to have solved the problem. Still considering a dropper post though - or even just a normal quick release post clamp.
  23. Rockrabbit
    Got one of these this weekend and very happy with it! Hit all the jumps in Tokai I would have shied away from on my old Anthem. Stoked! Need to get a dropper seat post though. Get stuck behind my saddle on steep/technical descents. Funny - I never had that problem with my Anthem.
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