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On 1/31/2022 at 7:21 AM, mecheng89 said:

I've had my eye on this HRM for some time, then when I realised that running power can be estimated using this piece of equipment, I was sold. Going to try take my running a bit more seriously this year, and I've always wondered why I'm more broken after a run than a ride (perhaps something down to conditioning).

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Interested to know how the added running stats have worked so far? What can you see/measure now?

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3 hours ago, M L said:

Interested to know how the added running stats have worked so far? What can you see/measure now?

Data is just that, data. It's what you make of it when you're presented with it. 

The concept of running power is still being refined; it's not as clear cut as bike power. However, Garmin does have a guided lactate threshold test which strictly requires any Garmin HRM. At the conclusion of this test, your "power" numbers are not taken into consideration, purely your pace and HR. From experiece, this test is identical to a ramp test. 

The other metrics it measures, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, ground contact balance, cadence etc are well defined. The values are summarized, and you can see where you're doing well and where (like me) you're not doing well. From this data, you know what you may need to work on to improve your running economy, 

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11 hours ago, ouzo said:

New ride for the eldest daughter. 
bought right here on the hub. 
 

im rather jealous. 
 

Very nice.  She can enjoy that bike for many years.

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1 hour ago, TheoG said:

Very nice.  She can enjoy that bike for many years.

Thats the plan, and when she outgrows it her younger sister can use it

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Not a purchase, a gift from my 14 year old.  Some years ago, my wife bought me a Singular Griffin that came with a Charge saddle in brown leather.  I've held onto that saddle and transferred it from bike to bike.  When my bike was stolen in November, the saddle went with it, and I was obviously very disappointed.  My youngster made it his mission to find a replacement, that arrived yesterday for my birthday!

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With my 5.10s reaching end of life (literally), I had to get some new shoes. Managed to get hold of these Black Diamond Technicians. Verdict after 5 rides: oh yes! They work fantastically well on my flats, and dare I say it, even better than the 5.10s.

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7 minutes ago, Trashy said:

Some integrated goodies.

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Please tell more about the Bontrager unit.

 

What is in it ?  Where do you store it ?

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10 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Please tell more about the Bontrager unit.

 

What is in it ?  Where do you store it ?

Bontrager BITS tool.

Sits in the steerer tube, super easy installation, EXCEPT the little circlip that secures the nut underneath which is fiddly to install.

Fits securely, really well made, easy to access. I'm very happy with it.

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2 hours ago, henningvr said:

With my 5.10s reaching end of life (literally), I had to get some new shoes. Managed to get hold of these Black Diamond Technicians. Verdict after 5 rides: oh yes! They work fantastically well on my flats, and dare I say it, even better than the 5.10s.

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Where from please? And cost

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Not one for bragging about stuff, but this one deserves some innovation recognition.

Thru axle need replacing, and the Fox original was quoted at > R1500.

Bike shop offered an alternative, RapiLock. Cheaper, and customizable based on a thread size, axle length, boost or non-boost. Also has a hidden skewer handle.

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The old thru axle; only noticed it when washing the bike.

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16 hours ago, Frosty said:

Not one for bragging about stuff, but this one deserves some innovation recognition.

Thru axle need replacing, and the Fox original was quoted at > R1500.

Bike shop offered an alternative, RapiLock. Cheaper, and customizable based on a thread size, axle length, boost or non-boost. Also has a hidden skewer handle.

The old thru axle; only noticed it when washing the bike.

 

Very neat concept.  Where did you buy?  Do they do this for front wheel also?

Edit:  Never mind, I see on their website they do front wheel also.

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