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Hi, Another newbie to the Hart Rate scene... When i train during the week (orbitrek, circuit etc.) my HR monitor recommends a HR between 139 and 151, and i train in this zone (usually between 30 & 40 minutes per session) When i ride my bike it's between 151 & 171. Am I not training hard enough during the week, or am i putting too much strain on my heart when i bike? I feel that i am "burning more fat" in this zone and i do get a good workout in this HR zone. My max HR is recommended at 190 and resting is around 70. I am using a Suunto M5, and my fitness program is set to "weight" (to reach my target of 88kg's from 91,3) and fitness level set to "good". I just want to know that i am not bullsh**ting myself for not using the device correctly and training in the wrong HR zones?

nice review, thanks!

Hi, I would like to know if there is anyone on the Hub who owns a bike like this??? What is your experience with the bike etc?? I need some pros and cons to make a decision on buying one. It fits in my price range and the components are quite good (I think) and I know a few people with hard-tail bikes who are very happy with the Silverback range. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

I vote for boerie rolls & a cold one + a proper bike wash! Groenies is a great ride & vibe, love it! Great idea by South Bay, well done!

Hi Guys, I wonder if you can give me some advice on this topic? I was diagnosed with a high cholesterol count (7) at the beginning of the year and was advised to follow a certain diet, shed some weight (was 100kg's) and do at least training 4 times a week. Since February I have managed to shed 9 kilos and got my fitness levels up and cholesterol down. I try to ride mtb 4 times a week and have read that the type of training i require is "High intensity interval training." I feel great, and want to get even fitter. I see a lot of athletes train with heart rate monitors and I am thinking of getting one. I need to get my heart rate with the interval training between a certain BPM etc. (as per the article i read) Sportsman's Warehouse are running a special on a few HR monitors and from what I have seen the Suunto M5 is what i had in mind (it's got a weight management feature as well) Would I benefit for having one? Can i use it on my mtb to calc distance etc? Is it difficult to figure out & train for the first time? I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Hi, Is there anyone out there who has a Specialized Enduro SL? I would like to know how this bike will perform in mtb events. Is this bike too heavy and difficult to maneuver in a race or does it perform well? I am considering getting one but would like opinions first, otherwise I am thinking of getting a Trek Fuel EX5. I just don't want to make the wrong choice and regret it when I'm doing events. I don't do too many competitions during the year it's mostly for fun, but would like to leave the option open if i decide to take it serious. If anyone could give your comments it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Looks like Cajees & CycleLab are not very popular, is it then better to import a bike or support "smaller" bikeshops? I always try to do proper homework on pricing before I buy, but when you are faced with the figures at these stores you kinda "accept" that it is the going rates while in the meantime you are being ripped off. After seeing these comments i am kinda put off by, what I thought, decent bikeshops.

Okay, I have decided to buy a new bike or a good 2nd hand dual suspension. For the meantime, I am still riding my Trek. After 4 years i need to replace my tires, the Bontrager's served me well, what tires would you suggest i replace the old one's with? What price am i looking at for the tire upgrade?

were are they? website?

JKP - thanks alot for the usefull info!! There are mounting points on the shocks & frame for disc brakes.

OK. so i lost out on a deal for a dual suspension bike and am pretty peed off at the moment. So i have decided to upgrade my Trek 4500, and I am a total novice. So here goes.. What would you guys recommend for a first replacement/upgrade, looking at my current setup (in the first post)??? One thing that i would like to change is the wheels. I have V-brakes at the moment and that silver strip on the rims (where the brake pads touch) does not look nice at all & outdated. I would rather have black rims with disc brakes (like most of the new bikes with discs). What size do i look for or specs? Weight specs? I don't want to pay a fortune for new rims. If someone could point me in the right direction that would also help. This would be the first in a series of post & as the upgrade progress. I will post pics as well. I rely on the fellow Hubbers' advice on this one. Thank you in advance! (Attached is a picture of my bike)

I recieved a pamphlet at Groenkloof the weekend about the Voortrekker MTB track. Anyone been there recently? Is it worth a try? Are the trails marked or difficult to find? Thanks!

Is it safe to ride at van Gaalens? Entry price?

thanks for the replies! i was just checking out the 2011 silverback bikes, there is a dual suspension (name:Slider), that looks quite good. don't know the price.

Hi Guys, I bought my first bike in 2008 (Trek 4500), this bike has served me well, i did a few competition races and some recreational. I guess it has less than 400km's. I am a total novice when it comes to the upgrading of the parts. My question is, is it worth upgrading my bike or am i better off buying a new one?? I paid R4800 back then for the bike, and i am willing to spend about R7500 on a new one. Please give your thoughts. Thanks! Here are the specs: FRAMESET Size L Frame Alpha Black Aluminum w/externally relieved head tube, hydroformed bi-axial down tube, monostay seat stays, forged disc ready dropouts Front Suspension RockShox Dart 2 w/preload, lockout, 100mm WHEELS Wheels Shimano M475 disc hubs; Bontrager Camino rims Tires Bontrager Jones ACX, 26x2.1"; 27 tpi DRIVETRAIN Shifters Shimano Deore, 9 speed Front Derailleur Shimano Deore Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Crank Shimano M442 Octalink 44/32/22 Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed Pedals Alloy platform COMPONENTS Saddle Bontrager Race Basic Lux Seat Post Bontrager Sport Handlebars Bontrager Crowbar Sport, 25mm rise Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed Brakeset Avid SD-3 w/alloy levers