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by MIKEK
Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:30 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Fun Meter is pegged
Replies: 5
Views: 5265

Re: Fun Meter is pegged

had 4.02. For now, I believe the iSport is a cost effective niche product for info junkies who ride bikes. The fit test has merit and adds value. I also believe there's an untapped market for the iSport ( non bike version) which is an accurate weight loss measuring device showing actual calories bur...
by MIKEK
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Fun Meter is pegged
Replies: 5
Views: 5265

Fun Meter is pegged

Ok folks I did it...returned the iSport back to REI and got a credit and here's why. Did a 125 mile ride and the gadget shut down 4 times. Posted the board and quickly found out TRNR was turn on. Ok my fault for the fumble fingers BUT why does this thing have to be so complicated? Does getting POWER...
by MIKEK
Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Review of iSport from a noob rider
Replies: 14
Views: 14581

Re: Review of iSport from a noob rider

I am also a noob iSport user - Installed mine on Friday, played on Saturday and did a Fit Test on Sunday. I am 52 years young and 6 ft 3in 168lbs. I used to ride a lot 15 years ago (commuting and touring, no racing) but only got back into it last summer. Since then I have been doing 30 to 50 miles ...
by MIKEK
Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Review of iSport from a noob rider
Replies: 14
Views: 14581

Re: Review of iSport from a noob rider

Great read, thanks! Are you ready for carbon? Don't know if thats a serious comment but FWIW: Best thing I ever did was get a steel frame custom built for me. It weighs 22lbs fully loaded, rides like its on rails and is a dream to be on. Do I want a lighter bike? yes I do, and I have one, its alumi...
by MIKEK
Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Review of iSport from a noob rider
Replies: 14
Views: 14581

Review of iSport from a noob rider

I'm 48 years old...CAT 8 rider, will never win a bike race, unless of course I'm 70 and the competition is a wheelchair (might be a new market for the iSport). Some weekends I can hold my own while roughing up a few half century riders, keep in mind one has a bypass and they all chew Lipitor. Thankf...