Heart Cooks Brain
Not too much going on (I know you're surprised). Was gonna sping the legs today, but just decided to throw some dumbbells around and work on the guns. (that's a joke). Just pegged down some of the exercises that I want to incorporate into winter training down in the dungeon (a.k.a. my basement).
I finally broke down and ordered a new heart rate monitor from Bikeman.com. Went with the Cateye MSC-HR10. I'm sure that decision hat nothing to do with the endless brainwashing done by Jeff.
Seriously, it was just the clear winner in the price vs. function vs. simplicity category. Sh*t you look at some of 'em and they're like computers on your wrist! Who has the time to be peeping at all that f*cking info when you're riding?? Plus It's kinda cool looking, and since I don't own a watch, I can use it for one. Dig?
Also been fooling around the Dos Niner's Rock Shox Reba. I've been happy with my current settings, but I thought I'd experiment with some settings that some folks on mtbr.com boards said they were using.
One kat said he's 180 lbs. and raved about the plushness of using 80 psi in the +/air chamber, Wow! I tried it and it was like going from 80mm to 40mm of travel. I'm using 125+/120- and find it firm and responsive to both big hits and small chatter. I have the rebound on the faster side of half way.
Just like underwear I'm sure that everyone has their preferences. I guess I'm a boxer guy with my fork. I like to feel my fork moving, but not go "commando" on me! I think it pays to read up, and experiment with your fork for your weight, riding style and overall comfort. Who knows I may change it again soon.
Also for some insight into the testing and designing of the Salsa Mamasita check out this post on MTBR.com. And you thought that this bikes were just shlopped together by some egg head engineer and robot in Taiwan!
Oh well, whole lotta nothing tomorrow and some saddle time on Saturday. I'm hearing the road call my name! Oh no, wait that's was just tonight's Burrito con Jason.
Later
posted by Jason @ 9:09 PM
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I hope you have a better experience than me with the Cateye
T
Yeah, I remember that review. I hope that we can chalk that up to interference or something. I use mine mostly for indoor training, should be able to handle that. Thanks for reminding me of what to look out for though. JM
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You probably will have a better experience with it. If they all did that they'd never sell any!
True. Maybe you weren't licking the chest strap well enough :)
We'll see. Once I get it I'll give it whirl and see how it is.
Later.
This time of year I turn my attention to other things while just keeping the legs turning over with a long Sunday Ride.
Im searching for new bands all the time at the mo
Lovin The Rifles stuff.
Has Paolo Nutini arrived over there yet, he is strangely Scottish not Italian.Young & very talented
Absolutly LOVING his current single "Jenny dont be hasty"
Will send Mp3 if not.
Later
Have you tried upping the travel to 100mm on the Reba? I did that on my Dos for Moab and really liked it. Moab is all straight shot kind of stuff though, no twisty stuff at all. It did make the bike handle like a super tanker but rocked the house for ledge drops.
BTW, been really diggin that playlist you shared the other day. Thanks for that. Now every time I look at my mp3 is says "Mahokey". Kinda wierd, but great tunes ;)
Craig: Hey thanks for the mp3 and I owe you for the Rifles. Really diggin' it.
Dave: Hey, glad you like the mix and congrats on the Moab finish. Sorry it was such a mess. That part sucks.
I plan to try the Reba at 100 over the winter and see what it's like. I miss the extra 20mm and hope it works.
Thanks guys
j
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