ObiWhanKenobi

Thought: Maybe some of those ebike riders want to relive the old glory days of a sub 3 Argus 10 years back Solution: Maybe they should start where the elite woman racing start with the shorter distance? But if the elite men catch them it will be chaotic There is more than a few problems, and solutions, but I do think looking at most of the pictures form our robo-racers that most of them don't have the bike skills or group riding skills that go along with the speed they are riding. The category of "E-Bike" needs to be enjoyed, not raced. Otherwise they need to put those kwaai PPA ooms on an E-bike and they must pace the E-bike group to the stated rules like a flock of sheep.

Kudos on the Ironman and comarades. What a great idea. Think I'll give it a try

Yes I'm aware, have done it twice as well, but it was before I had the fenix. Actually just interested if it will last HR and tracking wise the whole duration.

So I have been riding with my Garmin Fenix 3HR for some nearly 2 years and have recently purchased a chest strap for more accurate HR data. I haven't used the navigation much, other than a local training ride with waypoints and turn by turn navigation. The battery drop seems reasonable. But we are training for the Trans Baviaans this year, and I was wondering if anyone has experience with the battery life of a Garmin Fenix watch (preferably a Fenix 3HR) using it for navigation and HR data during the event. Since it is a long event and battery on the watch is limited. Lets say we are aiming for anything below 15 hours to be safe battery wise. I have tried the Ultra Track mode, but I found this to be pointless, since it is not very accurate. I would rather ride without than have data that's misleading.

I assume that's your rating from 1-6? Thanks again for your insights. When you have time, search the Kenda Booster Pro tyres. Quite similar to the Maxxis Rekon Race pattern.

Thanks for the in-depth reply. Haven't seen a lot of people selling the Pirelli's yet? Did look at them at the Argus Expo though. I like to do my research before a purchase and finding a tyre combo is mostly a personal taste and feel for most. Thing is, tyres are not cheap, so would like to buy a pair/combo working up to the Trans Baviaans (but not solely just for those conditions, since training would consist of a mixed bag of terrain).

That's my plan to get them for front and rear. Currently I'm riding Schwalbe Racing Ralphs front and rear and didn't like them so much, UNTIL I started playing with my tyre pressure. Its amazing to see the PR's on Strava segments just by lowering the pressure a bit whilst riding the same effort as before.

Does anybody have experience with the Vittoria Mezcal tyres? I have heard any great testimonies about people riding Vittoria tyres, claiming that they are quite fast and last quite long. Looking to buy a pair. Also considering the new Kenda Booster Pro's

I had a similar experiece with my power saddle, hence why I'm selling it now. I was also looking at the Phenom, what is your experience with it? I was also thinking of maby trying the Power Arc witch is slightly more rounded.

she looks like she might be a few years his senior