The Get fit club!

[Iain]

I had a Giant before it which was much better, but it had rear fork damage after I kerbed it too much and it had repeated bearing failures after that. I'd like to have a proper aluminium bike, but I can't justify the spend if I don't use it too much. Too windy round here to go out all the time!

[J4MIE]

Same here Iain, that and a bit of "can't be bothered" :

Plus winter is not good to be spending any amount of time outside....

[Mark]

Oooohh I want to post a picture of my bikes. It was a boring black 2010 Specialized Dolce Sport but my other half has pretty much rebuilt it and blinged it up over the last few months. My new shimano 105 shifters arrived yesterday, once they get fitted next week it will mean the only original parts left are the frame, wheels and seat as everything else has been upgraded. It now has 105 brakes, front and rear derailleurs with a ultegra chain ring, carbon bars with a supercool black and purple colour theme. Well I like the new colour scheme anyway. Would like to get a new set of wheels but its had far too much money spent on it lately to justify spending more money. Might have to wait until next winter.

Going out for a 50km ride tomorrow and hopefully it will be the last time I have any shimano sora on my bike.

I'd love to do an upgrade project but first I need a bike which is worth upgrading

[Iain]

I'm definitely making an effort this month. I've been sitting about for 6 months, so need to get active! Been to the gym 6 times so far and on days when I'm not there, I'm going out for a walk. It helps that it's getting ever so slightly lighter in the evenings too.

[Mark]

I've noticed! You are doing well!

[J4MIE]

Can anyone recommend a heart rate monitor for use with Endomondo?

[janneppi]

I've used Polar Wearlink bluetooth transmitter with Sportstracker, it's compatible with endomodo too. At least on certain phones.

[tfp]

Can anyone recommend a heart rate monitor for use with Endomondo?

No, because all of the ones I have used are rubbish! They dont pick up my heart rate....

So if anyone has one to reccomend, I'd like to know aswel

[janneppi]

I've used Polar Wearlink bluetooth transmitter with Sportstracker, it's compatible with endomodo too. At least on certain phones.

Here's a wiew from a workout I've done with HR data and gps tracking. if you're a nerd about exercising or want to get actual data to improve your training, this is a good toy.

[GridGirl]

My bike rebuild was officially completed on Friday afternoon with the fitting of my new 105 shifters and the re-taping of my bars. Its a Specialized Dolce frame, shimano 105 brakes, shifters, rear cassette and both derailuers, ultegra bottom braket and crank. It has carbon bars, schwalbe ultremo zx's but could still do with an upgraded set of wheels and a carbon seat post. Its a shame that a lot of the purple accent features don't stand out on the pictures. I love this bike.


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