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November 18th, 2010, 11:30 AM
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Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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Time to start putting on serious cycling mileage
So I did it. I did the tri and it was a blast. It also made me realize how much I have to go to really get back into shape. So since I am planning on running and cycling for now on, not to mention doing the BP MS150 and another triathlon or two next year, I need better equipment.
I have two cycling computers. One unit is an old Polar model that does speed and HR. I then swapped to a CatEye model that tracks cadence and speed. Well I figured the more information I have and the more versatile the equipment is, the better off I am. So I got an early Christmas present from my wife:  It is a Garmin 310XT. I can wear it on the swimming leg of a triathlon too. It measures heart rate, cadence, speed, and also has the GPS. That is nice because it will track my elevation too. It will also give me a good idea of my calorie burn so I know what I need to be taking in before a ride/run/tri. I also plan on getting a foot pod to help track my cadence while running, but that will come later. The first upgrade I'll purchase next year is another speed sensor for my mountain bike. That way I use one computer for two bikes. It also transfers data via a wireless connection. So I just go in the menu and select data transfer, and my computer is instantly uploaded with my previous workout!  All this for under $500. Since it has GPS and is resistant to the water, I could technically take it on the motorcycle and check to see how off the speedo is on it too. I'm excited. It is charging right now, hope to use it a lot this winter while I train. I love new toys! 
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November 18th, 2010, 01:05 PM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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November 18th, 2010, 06:33 PM
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Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
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very cool, i need a new computer for the bike that supports a heart rate monitor. i know i am really missing out on training opportunities in riding and running since i don't know how hard the ticker is working
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November 19th, 2010, 10:36 AM
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Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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I have been up for a few hours, even had a caffeinated drink, and my HR sitting on the couch was 58. HAHAHAHA
Awesome!
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November 19th, 2010, 08:08 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Alex
Location: Belfast, ME
Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Mark, You are turning into an animal--I'm jealous.
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November 20th, 2010, 03:01 PM
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Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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Did two rides (on Thursday and Friday, no big mileage), and uploaded the info online. Amazing how accurate it tracks! I'm shocked hahaha. So much nicer than having to enter the data manually.
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November 21st, 2010, 11:43 AM
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Motorcyclist
Name: James
Location: Maryland
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.
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Very nice!
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