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chin
a Weekend Warrior
from usaDate Reviewed: February 27, 2010
Strengths: it works good.Bottom Line: I suggest you this is the better product i used in my life where the information that is available on www.weightlossguide.com helped me to get it.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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fast track
a Racer
from Elk Grove, CA USADate Reviewed: November 5, 2009
Strengths: Did not notice a big difference until I rode at high altitude and had the ride of my life with climbers that always drop me.
stopped taking it and notice a considerable drop off in performance for about 2 weeks.Weaknesses: expensive and I noticed a cough that lasted while I was taking it.It didnt bother me while riding though. Maybe just coincidence.I would say that my lungs felt sensitive while taking it?Bottom Line: I used the new formula Optogen HP. I will try it again next season and see what happens . First Endurance products are excelent . The Ultagen is A+++ for recovery!The multi vitamins seemed to work good and the Prerace gave me a good Jolt before heading off to the Start line.
Favorite Trail: 3rd divide
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: online
Similar Products Used: FRS/r4
Bike Setup: Epic MTB / Tarmac road
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andybebay
a Weekend Warrior
from Maryville, TN USDate Reviewed: June 23, 2009
Strengths: cool reviews, nice packaging.Weaknesses: Didn't work for me. Took religiously for 4 weeks, no change, none.Bottom Line: I've used for over 3 weeks religiously. Took every day as directed, didn't miss one day. Had a big event coming up. I saw no difference. Sort of bummed after reading all the glowing reviews. Certainly no change in my performance. Nothing noticeable in recovery either. Just thought it worth passing on my experience. I'll take the rest of the bottle and if I see or feel anything different, will update or send the bottle back for my refund.
I've tried a bunch of these, non seem to work. Prob just stick with a good diet, rest, and good fuel/hydration while riding.
Favorite Trail: all of them
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: ebay
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bill stuy
a Racer
from kansasDate Reviewed: March 16, 2007
Strengths: performs as advertised. reduces lactic acid. improves recovery. allows more time at VO2 maxWeaknesses: diminishing effects when taken consectutively for over 5monthsBottom Line: great product, only supplement i would recommend. i've been taking for 3 years and have had nothing but great results. i feel great at higher levels and i can stay near vo2 max for much longer. optygen also improves recovery dramtically.
AMAZING PRODUCT!!!!!!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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$37.00
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Duncan Gardner
a Cross Country Rider
from UKDate Reviewed: September 17, 2006
Strengths: Superb extra endurance evan during first loading week. Really stops lactic acid build at end of ride and next day aches gone. Strange don't know how it works but it is good to by something which actually works. I use it wit SIS Go as an electrolyte which gives excelant on ride recoveryWeaknesses: I feel a bit off if I run out of tablets or forget to talkeBottom Line: Best investment you can make to accelerate traing
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: £34
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Giant NRS carbon full sus X-country + Principia RCS
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Duncan Gardner
a Cross Country Rider
from UKDate Reviewed: September 17, 2006
Strengths: Superb extra endurance evan during first loading week. Really stops lactic acid build at end of ride and next day aches gone. Strange don't know how it works but it is good to by something which actually works. I use it wit SIS Go as an electrolyte which gives excelant on ride recoveryWeaknesses: I feel a bit off if I run out of tablets or forget to talkeBottom Line: Best investment you can make to accelerate traing
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: £34
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Giant NRS carbon full sus X-country + Principia RCS
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Knopp Tom
a Racer
from Signal Mountain, TN, USADate Reviewed: December 7, 2004
Strengths: It works. First Endurance has written the perfect trilogy with Optygen, Ultragen, and E3. I have experienced my best off-road riding since I started taking Optygen in 2002. I was hoping to improve my cardiovascular ability, but was suprised to improve on my bike handling skills as well.Weaknesses: Price-But if it works, it's worth it.
It is not a magic pill. There are no magic pills yet. You have to still train hard to get results. But results are seen sooner than other supplement I have ever used. Actually, most of the other supplements I have tried have not been effective.Bottom Line: Optygen Works
Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim-Moab
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: firstendurance.com
Similar Products Used: I have not found anything similar to Optygen, but have tried Cytosport-Vasostat, Endurox-Excel, E-Caps, Amino Vital-Fast Change, and OxyGen.
Bike Setup: Specialized StumpJump (old S-works frame), XTR Groupo
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jerry larson
a Racer
from alta utahDate Reviewed: April 8, 2004
Strengths: Fast recovery from intense efforts and drastically reduces lactic acid. At 46 years old Optygen is like the fountain of youth.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I can't wait to see what they come up with next!!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: web site
Similar Products Used: There is nothing like it on the market
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Natalie Angell
a Cross Country Rider
from Whitefish, MT 59937Date Reviewed: April 4, 2004
Strengths: Marked increase in ability to recover in between competitions.Weaknesses: none- other than remebering to take it.Bottom Line: As a member of the U.S. Telemarking Ski Team I have been using Optygen continuously for the last six months, both to prepare myself for competition and as a supplememnt for post-injury knee rehab. I have noticed significant results in my recovery times both in between training and competition. I also believe that Optygen has helped aid me in a speedy recovery. I have not noticed any side-effects from using Optygen. It is a great supplement for both the aspiring and serious athlete. This product will help any athlete reach their optimal performance levels.
Favorite Trail: Big Mountain, MT
Duration Product Used: 6 months
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Jimmy Archer
a Racer
from Boulder, CO, USADate Reviewed: April 2, 2004
Strengths: As a triathlete I immediately noticed I was stronger off the bike and during the run. Over all I noticed that I recovered faster, especialy days with more than one workout.Weaknesses: None that I can see.Bottom Line: I am a sceptic when it comes to nutritional supplements. I believe your best bet is a good well rounded diet and plenty of it, with ample hydrations as well.
When I first took Optygen I was not expecting anything. But I instantly noticed that I was much stronger off the bike and onto the run. I felt I could jump right into fast race pace running without the normal transition period for the first mile to get my run legs under me.
After taking Optygen for a few months I found my recovery from hard efforts was much quicker and I seemed to have another gear in training and racing.
I am still a sceptic about nutritional products but I would not give this stuff up. It works and thats the bottom line.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Colrado Cyclist
Bike Setup: K2 Razorback Team, and K2 Mod 5.0 soon the Code 6
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Russ
from EdwardsDate Reviewed: April 2, 2004
Strengths: awesome taste, no clumps, easy to digest... and WORKS!Bottom Line: I used to use Endurox, always had stomach discomfort, and couldn't eat a meal for at least an hour. I also didn't know the doses of the ingredients were not effective until I started doing research.
Ultragen has effective doses for recovery. The others are just marketing.
I've also found great recovery after hard efforts, way more so than other brands.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Moontime Cyclery
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Tyler Johnson
a Racer
from Cockaponsett Forest, CTDate Reviewed: April 1, 2004
Strengths: Does what it says it will do. I have used Optygen for two seasons and can testify that it really does allow you to increase your training effort and thereby increase your level of fitness. I race from Europe to Canada, all corners of the USA and am heading to the Pacific next week. Without Optygen I could not do 2-aday workouts and feel fresh the next day. Believe me this stuff works. It's easy on your stomach, never ever burped once, and the price is OK too.Weaknesses: I didn't find it sooner!Bottom Line: Buy it, use it, go faster longer.
Favorite Trail: Xterra Richmond
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: NONE
Bike Setup: Cannondale Scalpel/XTR for Xterra and NORBA. Cannondale Optimo/Campy Record for Road Races/Duathlon/Triathlon.
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Andy
a Racer
from Chandler, AZDate Reviewed: April 1, 2004
Strengths: Easy to use, works great, high quality productWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Finally, I found a supplement that worked. Working full time and training when possible is tough so I was looking to find a way to maximize my training time.
So after a lot of research, I started using Optygen last year while competing as a sponsored athlete on the Balance Bar Sprint Adventure series.
With Optygen, I was able to push my training intensity and sustain it over a longer period of time all the while keeping my heart rate in check. This combined with its amazing ability to recover both during and after the race is nothing short of amazing. Optygen is the real deal!!
This product should be used by any athletes/riders who are looking to move to the next level and are looking for that edge over the unsuspecting competition. Occasional riders can also benefit especially during your weekly long rides or that epic ride you have been looking forward to
PS. I started to combine the Optygen use with their new product Ultragen and the results are amazing. The recovery drink works great both during and after training/races. You should check it out!
Favorite Trail: Hawes
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: firstendurance.com
Similar Products Used: Just about all of them...
Bike Setup: Carbon Hardtail Trek and Titus Racer X - Titanium
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Thomas
a Racer
from Salt Lake City, Utah, USADate Reviewed: April 1, 2004
Bottom Line: The Bottom line on Optygen for me is this is the first supplement that I've used where I have felt the effect dramaticaly. None of this " I think I felt something" stuff or placebo effect. It definitely helps my ability to recover more quickly between hard efforts. I don't know of another product that did that for me. I have also read some complimentary evidence that the main ingredient may also help with mood...not a bad side effect in my book and it does seem to me that when I'm using Optygen, my general sense of well-being is enhanced....maybe that's just a side-effect of riding well, though. I think anyone who has spent money before on a supplement and been dissapointed ( who hasn't) should give Optygen a try. I'm sure you'll be pleasantly suprised, and if not, they have a money back garantee, so there's no risk, really. Who shouldn't buy it...well, if you don't care about on-the-bike performance, then I reckon you might be dissapointed.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
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Kenny Williams
a Racer
from Washington, Kirkland, USDate Reviewed: March 31, 2004
Bottom Line: Optygen Works very well. With Working and racing Full time I'm able to train at a very High level and race 4-5x's a week. Amd still Win a lot of races. I think this is the best performance supplement on the market!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At: Madison Bikes
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