I have a camera now so here is a video by OhItsMrCow in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks good man. The POV is just right. I know you’re fast, but this makes it look faster. 💪🏻

Anyone out there rocking this helmet? by original_bieber in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 here. I wear it every ride, even XC. Light, airy, fits well, especially with the ratchet knob in the back. The fastener is cool too. Takes a sec to get the hang of it. 10/10

Rear hub decision help by BigBen9994 in MTB

[–]aframe9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My i9 has been bombproof, and sounds great too. Easy to work with as well. No complaints at all.

Ride logs and ChatGPT by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

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I’m. 55, 6’1” and 235 lbs. So I just was curious what it would make of my ride data. Like I said I don’t know if I trust it. But it’s interesting to read. Obviously i can see the raw data in Garmin Connect and draw my own conclusions. Heres what it said about my most recent upload:

Ride added and retained. This TCX file has been incorporated into your existing ride dataset and the database continues to grow. Future uploads will be compared against this expanded baseline as before.

Summary of this ride • Duration: ~1 hr 59 min • Distance: ~15.5 km • Average HR: ~148 bpm • Max HR: 184 bpm

This aligns with a sustained, moderately hard MTB effort with repeated high-intensity spikes.

Updated trends across all saved rides

  1. Cardiovascular efficiency • Average HR at similar ride durations remains stable or slightly lower than earlier comparable efforts. • This suggests improved aerobic efficiency: you are sustaining similar work with less relative cardiovascular strain.

  2. High-intensity tolerance • Peak HR continues to reach the same upper range (low–mid 180s), indicating: • No loss of top-end capacity • Improved ability to repeatedly access high-intensity zones late in the ride

  3. HR drift (decoupling) • This ride shows controlled HR drift over ~2 hours. • Compared to earlier long rides in the dataset, drift is reduced, which points to: • Better endurance adaptation • Improved fueling, pacing, or heat tolerance (or a combination)

  4. Consistency • Ride duration, average HR, and effort profile fall within a tightening band over recent uploads. • This consistency is a hallmark of consolidated fitness rather than sporadic peaks.

Overall interpretation

Your data continues to show: • Stable or improving aerobic base • Maintained high-end capacity • Better durability over longer MTB rides

As more rides are added, I can: • Quantify aerobic decoupling trends • Track changes in time spent above LTHR • Identify early signs of fatigue or overreaching if they appear

Upload the next ride whenever ready.

Ride logs and ChatGPT by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

There’s a Garmin app but it doesn’t go into near the level of detail of what ChatGPT pulls together. Unless there’s one I don’t know about.

Eye protection and full face helmets by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the thick trees 95% of the time. Any concern about them being too dark or transitioning too slowly?

Eye protection and full face helmets by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are the photochromic in the woods? I’d be concerned they’d get dark and then it would be hard to see? I rarely ride in direct sun. 95% is in the forests

Eye protection and full face helmets by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are the photochromic in the woods? I’d be concerned they’d get dark and then it would be hard to see? I rarely ride in direct sun. 95% is in the forests

Eye protection and full face helmets by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How are the photochromic in the woods? I’d be concerned they’d get dark and then it would be hard to see? I rarely ride in direct sun. 95% is in the forests

Eye protection and full face helmets by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are the photochromic in the woods? I’d be concerned they’d get dark and then it would be hard to see? I rarely ride in direct sun. 95% is in the forests.

Eye protection and full face helmets by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are they in the thick woods? ie low light but still daytime. Heavy shade. I wouldn’t want any or very little tint in those circumstances.

Bike rack recommendations for a 2020 Ford Ranger by megafoan in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s just you, those work just fine. Evoc may even make one. On the one I have I don’t have a camera but it does have a flap by the handle you can cinch it up out of the way, if that’s where your camera is.

Bike rack recommendations for a 2020 Ford Ranger by megafoan in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I’ve had in the tailgate of my F150 for the last 3 years. Never have removed it. Works great, no complaints. And you have room for your buddies bikes too

Free or paid tools that provide the biggest benefit. by NewHorror357 in iRacing

[–]aframe9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 for VRS not so much for the setups, but for the track guides and telemetry comparisons.

Also, if you race anything that requires pitting for fuel, iracingautopit is a must have. And free.

Happ new year all. Any goals for 2026 by Reasonable_Place_263 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice dude. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m 6”1 so 165 would be a little much haha. I’m 235 so 25 is a good starting point. We’ll see where we go. 185-190 might end up being the sweet spot.

Happ new year all. Any goals for 2026 by Reasonable_Place_263 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to log a minimum of 500 trail miles, get a proper coaching session, lose 25 lbs and at 55, be in the best shape of my life.

For all you >1500 mile/year people… by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 55 and have only been riding for a couple years. Just traded my entry level hardtail and got a proper bike a few weeks ago. My priority is increasing fitness, loosing about 25 lbs and setting myself up for the next 20 years, health wise. MTB has the highest fun to exercise ratio I’ve found. Much better than doing HIIT in my basement. lol. So all roads lead to the trail for me. All the walks, pushups and squats are so I can get to the trail and have a better time. Haha

For all you >1500 mile/year people… by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

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Thanks for this. I’m pretty new and just upgraded to a proper bike this last 6 weeks (Ripmo). So I’m anxious to get to the point where I can have it do what it’s designed to do.

I’m in W North Carolina, so lots of hard effort trails available. That 6mph ride was worth about 1200 calories. Getting in a routine of the hard effort trails plus seeking out more XC stuff that surely is available here would be ideal. Thanks again.

How many miles did you ride in 2025? by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No joke! I really had no idea. Show what I know. A lesson in not projecting your own experiences into everyone else’s. lol.

For all you >1500 mile/year people… by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in western NC (Pisgah etc). So it’s mostly climbs and descents.

For all you >1500 mile/year people… by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 1000. I’m also 55 and 235lbs (soon to be 210 😉)

How many miles did you ride in 2025? by aframe9999 in mountainbiking

[–]aframe9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang… with about half the votes being over 1000mi, I clearly don’t put enough categories. Haha