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Crash82 wrote:
Since we are on this, you guys know of any cheap heart rate monitors? Chad's is 199.00 a bit rich for my blood, all I do...
Since we are on this, you guys know of any cheap heart rate monitors? Chad's is 199.00 a bit rich for my blood, all I do is mountain bike and run.
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I have a simple Garmin Forerunner I found on Amazon for $150. I use it for biking and running (not fully waterproof). It has gps, HRM...
I have a simple Garmin Forerunner I found on Amazon for $150. I use it for biking and running (not fully waterproof). It has gps, HRM, and gives your pace and HR instantly. The cool thing about Garmin devices is you upload the info to your account for analysis. It maps out your HR, elevation, speed (and more stuff) for the duration. You can see the high and low and at what point during the run/bike that happened. Say you run 3 miles. Then next time run the exact same 3 miles. You can compare side by side the data. Pretty cool stuff.
My main benefit is pace and HR. So when I go for long runs of 8 miles or more, I know where I should be. I can see if I need to speed up or slow down based on that data. I an also look at my current HR and adjust accordingly. It's upped my triathlon training big time.
thanks for that, i've been looking for an affordable setup for mountain biking. what you described sounds exactly like what i'm looking for. ps... which Forerunner model are you running?

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Crash82 wrote:
Since we are on this, you guys know of any cheap heart rate monitors? Chad's is 199.00 a bit rich for my blood, all I do...
Since we are on this, you guys know of any cheap heart rate monitors? Chad's is 199.00 a bit rich for my blood, all I do is mountain bike and run.
Perhaps this one is more in your price range?

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Crash82 wrote:
Since we are on this, you guys know of any cheap heart rate monitors? Chad's is 199.00 a bit rich for my blood, all I do...
Since we are on this, you guys know of any cheap heart rate monitors? Chad's is 199.00 a bit rich for my blood, all I do is mountain bike and run.
Dirty Britches wrote:
I have a simple Garmin Forerunner I found on Amazon for $150. I use it for biking and running (not fully waterproof). It has gps, HRM...
I have a simple Garmin Forerunner I found on Amazon for $150. I use it for biking and running (not fully waterproof). It has gps, HRM, and gives your pace and HR instantly. The cool thing about Garmin devices is you upload the info to your account for analysis. It maps out your HR, elevation, speed (and more stuff) for the duration. You can see the high and low and at what point during the run/bike that happened. Say you run 3 miles. Then next time run the exact same 3 miles. You can compare side by side the data. Pretty cool stuff.
My main benefit is pace and HR. So when I go for long runs of 8 miles or more, I know where I should be. I can see if I need to speed up or slow down based on that data. I an also look at my current HR and adjust accordingly. It's upped my triathlon training big time.
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thanks for that, i've been looking for an affordable setup for mountain biking. what you described sounds exactly like what i'm looking for. ps... which Forerunner...
thanks for that, i've been looking for an affordable setup for mountain biking. what you described sounds exactly like what i'm looking for. ps... which Forerunner model are you running?

cheers
What do you use right now? I use the app run keeper for mountain biking. It's good for gps, pace and everything but HRM. I wish I could find something similar that offers HRM and is waterproof. Seems like anything like that is pretty expensive. I almost threw down for a Polar setup but couldn't find exactly what I wanted and for that much money, I'm not going to settle. I think I wanted something that offered cadence data too.

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Im sure cadence, speed , distance and power would all be highly beneficial in a supercross race
Cycle race twit.
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What do you use right now? I use the app run keeper for mountain biking. It's good for gps, pace and everything but HRM. I wish...
What do you use right now? I use the app run keeper for mountain biking. It's good for gps, pace and everything but HRM. I wish I could find something similar that offers HRM and is waterproof. Seems like anything like that is pretty expensive. I almost threw down for a Polar setup but couldn't find exactly what I wanted and for that much money, I'm not going to settle. I think I wanted something that offered cadence data too.
right now i use my phone with either Strava or AllSportGPS for tracking, pace, elevation, etc... it's a pain in the ass because i use my phone for my music as well and keep it in my camelback. pausing the GPS app or doing anything else is a pain. something around my wrist would be sweet, especially if i can check HRM and GPS. i'm in Crash's same boat, don't really feel like throwing down a couple hundo, i'll just deal with the inconvenient phone setup.
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jeffro503 wrote:
Len.....probably a HRM. heart rate monitor. A lot of the guys wear them ( most i think ).
Lucifa. wrote:
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance...
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance and power yes, heart rate no way.
jeffro503 wrote:
Um ok? Doesn't change the fact that most of the riders on the gate wear a HRM. I Wear one while doing spin bike and have...
Um ok? Doesn't change the fact that most of the riders on the gate wear a HRM. I Wear one while doing spin bike and have messed around with it in my riding as well. This summer I really plan on taking advantage of it.
Great for training but entirely useless in a race situation I've found as no one race is the same.
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jeffro503 wrote:
Len.....probably a HRM. heart rate monitor. A lot of the guys wear them ( most i think ).
Lucifa. wrote:
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance...
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance and power yes, heart rate no way.
I just talked to Chad and told him a guy on Vital MX with a Bert avatar (from Ernie and Bert on sesame street) would NEVER wear HRM during a race. He then assured he would NOT being wearing one this weekend and wanted me to thank you for the insight.
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peelout wrote:
right now i use my phone with either Strava or AllSportGPS for tracking, pace, elevation, etc... it's a pain in the ass because i use my...
right now i use my phone with either Strava or AllSportGPS for tracking, pace, elevation, etc... it's a pain in the ass because i use my phone for my music as well and keep it in my camelback. pausing the GPS app or doing anything else is a pain. something around my wrist would be sweet, especially if i can check HRM and GPS. i'm in Crash's same boat, don't really feel like throwing down a couple hundo, i'll just deal with the inconvenient phone setup.
Peely I use the Timex Ironman Global Trainer. It works just like a Garmin, but it is a watch instead of a handlebar mounted computer. I use it for mtb, road biking, running, hiking, etc. It comes with Training Peaks software that allows you to download your workouts. I'm sure it can be synched to Strava as well, but I haven't done it. Hefty retail price, but Amazon has them for $119:

http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Global-Trainer-Speed-Distance/dp/B003P67HV6
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"Doesn't change the fact that most of the riders on the gate wear a HRM..."

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What's he wearing for goggles? Just curious...all of his photographs this year have him in a black strap with no insignia. He was the only guy...
What's he wearing for goggles? Just curious...all of his photographs this year have him in a black strap with no insignia. He was the only guy on the podium w/o them around his neck too. No sponsor?
fox goggles, no emblem. goggle sponsor still open.
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peelout wrote:
right now i use my phone with either Strava or AllSportGPS for tracking, pace, elevation, etc... it's a pain in the ass because i use my...
right now i use my phone with either Strava or AllSportGPS for tracking, pace, elevation, etc... it's a pain in the ass because i use my phone for my music as well and keep it in my camelback. pausing the GPS app or doing anything else is a pain. something around my wrist would be sweet, especially if i can check HRM and GPS. i'm in Crash's same boat, don't really feel like throwing down a couple hundo, i'll just deal with the inconvenient phone setup.
If you are using Strava, when you stop moving it stops. Not literally, but when you get done it tracks your total time and moving time. It only shows your moving time on the phone and that is what all the data is based off of.
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Racer92 wrote:
[b]"Doesn't change the fact that most of the riders on the gate wear a HRM..."[/b] [img]http://naildesigntrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Barry_M_Mint_green_nail_polish.jpg[/img]
"Doesn't change the fact that most of the riders on the gate wear a HRM..."

Next, you're going to tell us that race car drivers are athletes. Wink
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peelout wrote:
right now i use my phone with either Strava or AllSportGPS for tracking, pace, elevation, etc... it's a pain in the ass because i use my...
right now i use my phone with either Strava or AllSportGPS for tracking, pace, elevation, etc... it's a pain in the ass because i use my phone for my music as well and keep it in my camelback. pausing the GPS app or doing anything else is a pain. something around my wrist would be sweet, especially if i can check HRM and GPS. i'm in Crash's same boat, don't really feel like throwing down a couple hundo, i'll just deal with the inconvenient phone setup.
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If you are using Strava, when you stop moving it stops. Not literally, but when you get done it tracks your total time and moving time...
If you are using Strava, when you stop moving it stops. Not literally, but when you get done it tracks your total time and moving time. It only shows your moving time on the phone and that is what all the data is based off of.
yeah i get that, i'm just not a big fan of Strava. the app is nowhere near as informative as AllSportGPS. only reason i like it is so i can see the times of the nut-jobs that just murder the trails i ride so i can try to improve.
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jeffro503 wrote:
Len.....probably a HRM. heart rate monitor. A lot of the guys wear them ( most i think ).
Lucifa. wrote:
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance...
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance and power yes, heart rate no way.
526 wrote:
I just talked to Chad and told him a guy on Vital MX with a Bert avatar (from Ernie and Bert on sesame street) would NEVER...
I just talked to Chad and told him a guy on Vital MX with a Bert avatar (from Ernie and Bert on sesame street) would NEVER wear HRM during a race. He then assured he would NOT being wearing one this weekend and wanted me to thank you for the insight.
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I curently use the Garmin 310XT. The cool thing about Garmin as oposed to Polar is that they use the technology ANT+. So in the future you can buy cadence or wats sensor from other companies (a rotor for the road bike for example), you can conect the band to the phone or pc for indoor sesions, etc
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Next, you're going to tell us that race car drivers are athletes. Wink
Hey now, its the G-force that creates the double chin ! Wink

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Hey now, its the G-force that creates the double chin ! ;) [img]https://www.hardcoreracefans.com/images/stories/2013/WoO/steve-kinser-wins-junction-motor-speedway-a-main.jpg[/img]
Hey now, its the G-force that creates the double chin ! Wink

Jeez, Steve is starting to make Jimmy Spencer look slender.

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Lucifa. wrote:
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance...
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance and power yes, heart rate no way.
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You have a beautiful tan man, beautiful.....
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Racer_Twentynine wrote:
I think its a force field generator. To protect him from last lap block passes.
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I love all the smart azz answers.........the Gizmo photo is the best. Seriously........there will be several riders wearing a device this year that measures forces that...
I love all the smart azz answers.........the Gizmo photo is the best.

Seriously........there will be several riders wearing a device this year that measures forces that the rider undergoes throughout a race. It is an accelerometer of sorts. The Asterisk guys as well as several others are involved in this project. A good friend of mine has been working on this project so I am quite familiar with it. I will ask if CR22 is in fact participating.

Of course, it may well be that he simply wears an HRM.
Tom.....I'd be really interested in hearing what kinds of tests you may be speaking of. If it's OK to give out some info here....cool. Or if it's something top secret....you can trust me and send me a PM. Smile Always been interested in seeing how athletes perform under competition and training regimens. Especially in this sport.
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TomZ wrote:
I love all the smart azz answers.........the Gizmo photo is the best. Seriously........there will be several riders wearing a device this year that measures forces that...
I love all the smart azz answers.........the Gizmo photo is the best.

Seriously........there will be several riders wearing a device this year that measures forces that the rider undergoes throughout a race. It is an accelerometer of sorts. The Asterisk guys as well as several others are involved in this project. A good friend of mine has been working on this project so I am quite familiar with it. I will ask if CR22 is in fact participating.

Of course, it may well be that he simply wears an HRM.
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Tom.....I'd be really interested in hearing what kinds of tests you may be speaking of. If it's OK to give out some info here....cool. Or if...
Tom.....I'd be really interested in hearing what kinds of tests you may be speaking of. If it's OK to give out some info here....cool. Or if it's something top secret....you can trust me and send me a PM. Smile Always been interested in seeing how athletes perform under competition and training regimens. Especially in this sport.
Jeffro - It is early in the program to talk about a lot of detail. I think it will astonish a lot of people when they learn about the level of sophistication involved with this program.

It is best to let those who are doing the hard work talk about it when the time is right. At Detroit SX there will likely be additional information presented.

Not trying to be the secretive insider....just respecting those folks who are really trying to make something good here.

To clarify one point...CR22 is not involved at this point.
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jeffro503 wrote:
Len.....probably a HRM. heart rate monitor. A lot of the guys wear them ( most i think ).
Lucifa. wrote:
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance...
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance and power yes, heart rate no way.
i have seen BT, Josh and Coop's all race with them, no idea if they actually look at them during the race, or just use the data, but it's not uncomman,
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TomZ wrote:
I love all the smart azz answers.........the Gizmo photo is the best. Seriously........there will be several riders wearing a device this year that measures forces that...
I love all the smart azz answers.........the Gizmo photo is the best.

Seriously........there will be several riders wearing a device this year that measures forces that the rider undergoes throughout a race. It is an accelerometer of sorts. The Asterisk guys as well as several others are involved in this project. A good friend of mine has been working on this project so I am quite familiar with it. I will ask if CR22 is in fact participating.

Of course, it may well be that he simply wears an HRM.
jeffro503 wrote:
Tom.....I'd be really interested in hearing what kinds of tests you may be speaking of. If it's OK to give out some info here....cool. Or if...
Tom.....I'd be really interested in hearing what kinds of tests you may be speaking of. If it's OK to give out some info here....cool. Or if it's something top secret....you can trust me and send me a PM. Smile Always been interested in seeing how athletes perform under competition and training regimens. Especially in this sport.
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Jeffro - It is early in the program to talk about a lot of detail. I think it will astonish a lot of people when they...
Jeffro - It is early in the program to talk about a lot of detail. I think it will astonish a lot of people when they learn about the level of sophistication involved with this program.

It is best to let those who are doing the hard work talk about it when the time is right. At Detroit SX there will likely be additional information presented.

Not trying to be the secretive insider....just respecting those folks who are really trying to make something good here.

To clarify one point...CR22 is not involved at this point.
Thanks Tom....and no worries. Was just curious is all. I'll keep an eye out for when some info starts hitting the scene.
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muGz.147 wrote:
What's he wearing for goggles? Just curious...all of his photographs this year have him in a black strap with no insignia. He was the only guy...
What's he wearing for goggles? Just curious...all of his photographs this year have him in a black strap with no insignia. He was the only guy on the podium w/o them around his neck too. No sponsor?
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526 wrote:
I just talked to Chad and told him a guy on Vital MX with a Bert avatar (from Ernie and Bert on sesame street) would NEVER...
I just talked to Chad and told him a guy on Vital MX with a Bert avatar (from Ernie and Bert on sesame street) would NEVER wear HRM during a race. He then assured he would NOT being wearing one this weekend and wanted me to thank you for the insight.
LMFAO!
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jeffro503 wrote:
Len.....probably a HRM. heart rate monitor. A lot of the guys wear them ( most i think ).
Lucifa. wrote:
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance...
I'm a cyclist in NZ and there's no way in hell you catch me with a heart rate monitor on for a race. Cadence speed distance and power yes, heart rate no way.
I have read alot of shit on this forum but Lucifa that post has made my #1 list. Cant believe you posted shit like that.
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526 wrote:
I just talked to Chad and told him a guy on Vital MX with a Bert avatar (from Ernie and Bert on sesame street) would NEVER...
I just talked to Chad and told him a guy on Vital MX with a Bert avatar (from Ernie and Bert on sesame street) would NEVER wear HRM during a race. He then assured he would NOT being wearing one this weekend and wanted me to thank you for the insight.
I'll ask him next time I see him.
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Tom.....I'd be really interested in hearing what kinds of tests you may be speaking of. If it's OK to give out some info here....cool. Or if...
Tom.....I'd be really interested in hearing what kinds of tests you may be speaking of. If it's OK to give out some info here....cool. Or if it's something top secret....you can trust me and send me a PM. Smile Always been interested in seeing how athletes perform under competition and training regimens. Especially in this sport.
TomZ wrote:
Jeffro - It is early in the program to talk about a lot of detail. I think it will astonish a lot of people when they...
Jeffro - It is early in the program to talk about a lot of detail. I think it will astonish a lot of people when they learn about the level of sophistication involved with this program.

It is best to let those who are doing the hard work talk about it when the time is right. At Detroit SX there will likely be additional information presented.

Not trying to be the secretive insider....just respecting those folks who are really trying to make something good here.

To clarify one point...CR22 is not involved at this point.
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Thanks Tom....and no worries. Was just curious is all. I'll keep an eye out for when some info starts hitting the scene.
Jeffro - Go to the thread about the Reebok check light and you will find the folks I am speaking of. I think it will be quite clear which riders are participating by who you see in the picture.

The accelerometers read something like 60,000 times per second and will record 30 seconds before and 60 seconds after a major event.

The reference to Dario Franchitti doesn't tell what he sustained in a crash last year which was a shocking 280 G's.

There is so much new information coming as it regards head trauma and thankfully a dedicated group looking to mitigate the effects so we can all continue to enjoy action sports.

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