Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Well, well, I can still do this.. (New Clyde)

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ACD
07-30-07, 10:27 PM
Sad but true... so anxious am I to get out on a bike I pulled my wifes 1997 Murray 15 speed in mint condition....(wonder why?) out of storage. I lubed and adjusted it and rode it about 8 miles. Bike is way to small for my 5'10" 260 pound self. The seat post is at it's limit, rigid forks, derailer I never heard of.. LOL Bike says it was made in TN in the good ol USA. Probably the last cheap bike that was. It carried my fat self down some easy trails through a couple fields, and on pavement. I can still ride adequately (never had to push it!) so I can't wait for a bike that fits. Leaning towards a Jamis SX due to budget.

Here's the poor Murray Womens: (I hosed it off so she wouldn't yell at me.)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/MUSTASKWIFE/Moped/Murray.jpg


Aaron

Tom Stormcrowe
07-30-07, 10:35 PM
That's the cleanest looking old Murrayu I've ever seen!

What ya charge for detailing?;)

Actually, good to see ya riding again! Keep it up!:D
Sad but true... so anxious am I to get out on a bike I pulled my wifes 1997 Murray 15 speed in mint condition....(wonder why?) out of storage. I lubed and adjusted it and rode it about 8 miles. Bike is way to small for my 5'10" 260 pound self. The seat post is at it's limit, rigid forks, derailer I never heard of.. LOL Bike says it was made in TN in the good ol USA. Probably the last cheap bike that was. It carried my fat self down some easy trails through a couple fields, and on pavement. I can still ride adequately (never had to push it!) so I can't wait for a bike that fits. Leaning towards a Jamis SX due to budget.

Here's the poor Murray Womens: (I hosed it off so she wouldn't yell at me.)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/MUSTASKWIFE/Moped/Murray.jpg


Aaron
(51)
07-31-07, 02:02 AM
So are you going shopping today? :D

ACD
07-31-07, 06:33 AM
Gotta save another $100... not easy anymore as my wife lost her job.
Bob Loblaw
07-31-07, 06:36 AM
Congrats ACD!
You know, they say that bicycle riding is like... riding a bike! ;-) Glad you re-found something you enjoy!