THANKS FOR THE INFO. I'M 51 I CAN GET AND SUSTAIN MY HR UP TO 174 BPM WHEN I'M CRANKING. 200 - 51 = 149 X .85 = 127 BPM. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? ...
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jthebiker@...
Jun 1, 2000 2:11 pm
Hi Thomas, I am VERY new to this concept of heart rate training but I am already seeing the benefits in just a week -- and I have been riding 7 years! I don't ...
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Hilary Lewis
hilaryl@...
Jun 1, 2000 2:44 pm
Hi David, Unfortunately the formula is really a generalisation and applies to ABs. Basically the only way to accurately calculate your HRMax is to find a nice ...
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TForan@...
Jun 1, 2000 5:43 pm
Dave, My max on a handcyle is about 180 and I am able to maintain in the high 160's to low 170's for an hour. Being 41 my theoretical max (220-age) is about...
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David T. Williams
dtwilliams@...
Jun 1, 2000 5:56 pm
I WANT TO THANK EVRYONE FOR THE FEEDBACK ON HEART RATE. IN 25 YEARS INVOLVEMENT WITH WHEELCHAIR SPORTS, I NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS KIND OF GENUINE DESIRE TO...
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thomasd10@...
Jun 2, 2000 2:48 am
I have copies of the Fitness Programming and Physical disabilities book left over from a workshop last year. If anyone would like copy it would $25 which ...
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thomasd10@...
Jun 2, 2000 3:01 am
Hilary, From the book I was referring to, it references using 220 for whole-body exercise (using legs and arms) and using 200 for upperbody. But as you ...
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Hilary Lewis
hilaryl@...
Jun 2, 2000 7:53 am
Hi Thomas, Yeah, I agree with the dont over exert yourself statement. I am T6 SCI and find that if I try to maintain too high a heart rate for a sustained...
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Geoff Hopkins
geoffh@...
Jun 2, 2000 2:15 pm
Does anyone using a heart rate monitor ever have any trouble with it interferring with the cyclometer? I had a few problems when I was racing but don't think I...
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Brent Baribeau
bbaribea@...
Jun 2, 2000 4:08 pm
Has anyone bought and used the trailor hitch bike rack that invicare has for their Top-End handcycles? I am thinking about using it with my minivan? is it...
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Dwayne Sanders
sanders319@...
Jun 3, 2000 1:22 am
FIND A DEALER THAT WILL GIVE YOU A DISCOUNT. THERE'S NOTHING TO THE RACK BUT IT'S LIGHT AND FUNCTIONAL. I LOOKED INTO GETTING SOMEONE TO MAKE ME ONE AND IT...
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FGARCIAGUT@...
Jun 5, 2000 5:16 pm
Hi Mike, l am a guy from Spain and l want to buy a XLT handbike, l will fly to California next month and l would like to know where can l buy it there in...
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TerB711@...
Jun 10, 2000 9:48 pm
I started handcycling a few months ago and hope to get into some competitive activities. I have an XLT 2000 with carbon fiber wheels. I like the configuration...
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mkbond007@...
Jun 11, 2000 2:52 pm
Terry, I use the tufo tires for training and racing. They are a very durable tire and haven't had any problems with them so far. Good luck, Michel...
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jthebiker@...
Jun 11, 2000 3:11 pm
Dear Terry, I'm not sure what size wheels yours are. I have a Freedom Ryder handcycle with 24 x 1" Sun rims. I use Panaracer Tecnova tires. I used to have an...
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Monroe Rowland
profsticks@...
Jun 11, 2000 10:58 pm
What kind of mileage are people getting on their tires? I'm getting about 600 on my rears and 800 on the front (all inflated between 120-125). Mostly road...
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Robert Whittaker
Rowdy45466@...
Jun 11, 2000 11:43 pm
I bought one but I have yet to use it behind my van. For the $$ I don't think it is worth it. ... ...
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TerB711@...
Jun 12, 2000 10:52 am
Michel. Thanks for the information. Terry...
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TerB711@...
Jun 12, 2000 10:53 am
Jeannette, I really appreciate all the helpful suggestions. Thanks. Terry...
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Loren Quinn
lorenq@...
Jun 12, 2000 12:43 pm
Hi Gang, Let me put my 2 cents on this. I've had success with installing Kevlar skins that lie between the inside tire and the tube. So far, I've road close to...
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Loren Quinn
lorenq@...
Jun 12, 2000 1:03 pm
There was one more thing I forgot to mention. I looked into the Kevlar Panaracers for my replacements tires. I have learned that only the bead on the tire is...
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jthebiker@...
Jun 12, 2000 2:04 pm
Michel, can you elaborate a little more on what tufo tires are? I have not heard of these. What are they and where do you get them? Are you using 24" or 26"...
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kangaroo@...
Jun 12, 2000 3:29 pm
Will anyone from the e-group be riding in the Duluth Classic the weekend of June 23 - 25? Let me know! I have not yet purchased my handcycle and would like...
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Geoff Hopkins
geoffh@...
Jun 12, 2000 8:30 pm
Do most of you use a seat width on your handcycle which is narrower than your everyday wheelchair? I was told that I could comfortably use a 14" width seat on...
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TerB711@...
Jun 13, 2000 11:12 am
Loren, Good information. Thanks. Terry...
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TForan@...
Jun 13, 2000 1:21 pm
Tufo tires can be purchased from Jimmie Green at Sportaid.com. They are "tubeless tires" that take very high PSI's over 200lbs. and are very lite as well....
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TForan@...
Jun 13, 2000 1:22 pm
I believe that the Duluth Classic has been canceled this year. They may be having a handcycle division run under the rules of the Human Powered Vehicle ...
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jthebiker@...
Jun 13, 2000 1:34 pm
Loren wrote: "Since we are on the subjects of flats. I have been wondering if anyone carries the high pressure air cartridges with their flat repair kits....
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David T. Williams
dtwilliams@...
Jun 13, 2000 2:11 pm
i had a C. 02 unit explode in my hands last month. Local bike store suggested a product called "Big Air" which he said is not as dangerous. I have not had a ...
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mkbond007@...
Jun 13, 2000 4:21 pm
Jeannette, The tufo tires that are on my bike I get from Top End. They are about 40 a piece. I think also that Jimmy Green at Sportaid carries thtem as well....
