Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - I lost weight...

In my wallet at least...:D

I used to ride mountain bikes before college, nothing serious, just for fun, but I sold my bike when I needed money. Through college I've grown increasingly out of shape, and now I'm working a lot and still not getting exercise. Currently I'm 6'3" ~260lbs, and needed to do something. I figured I would try to get back into bikes since a couple of co-workers ride and would have some encouragement.

Went to the LBS to just "look", and was considering a hybrid or another hard tail mtb, but ended up with an 07' Specialized Allez Elite. :D So off I go with my first road bike... Rode some today, and I can't believe how fast and responsive the bike is, completely different than anything I've ridden. Now I need to build up my rear end and or try another saddle:p

Now I need to build up my rear end and or try another saddle:p

Maybe both ;)

Congrats on the new bike!

Also: I see you're from Fort Worth -- my home town!

Maybe both ;)

Congrats on the new bike!

Also: I see you're from Fort Worth -- my home town!

Yeah, it was 80* degrees today and I got the itch:p I need to get some shorts which should help a lot and build up with some short rides over the next few days... I can't wait to get to the point when this clyde can stomp my feather weight co-workers:D

Welcome aboard!

Nice first bike - welcome!!

:beer:

Welcome to the crew. I love how "just going to look" always turns into walking out of the store with something. I went to REI yesterday to "just look" at some trail running shoes and walked out of the store with a pair on my feet. How does that always happen?

Got any pix of the new bike?

Welcome to the crew. I love how "just going to look" always turns into walking out of the store with something. I went to REI yesterday to "just look" at some trail running shoes and walked out of the store with a pair on my feet. How does that always happen?

Got any pix of the new bike?

LOL thats how it works:mad: I haven't personally taken any...Just a stock photo

http://www.bicyclefun.com/Specialized/Web%20pages/Specialized%202k7/AL_Elite_Tpl_GL_Sliver_d.jpg

So far my butt is still the only thing holding me back. I already ordered a pair of bibs, but its really just going to take a few rides to build up to the seat time. I'm hoping to get down to ~220, by the end of the year and would like to attempt the hotter than hell century this fall:beer:

I've lurked around the forum for awhile, and enjoy the positive attitude in the clyde section...Thanks for the welcome!

Take it easy untill you get more seat time.
I am at 220 lbs, 456 miles this year to date. It took me about 400 miles to get used to the seat.
I try to move around on the seat some while riding. Helps big time..
I tried my mountain bike today and it gave me the sore butt. Jumped back on the road bike and it was fine.

Congrats... I love my Specialized. Enjoy! and I envy you... I'm not riding in Boston for a while.

Peace.
Eric

Congrats on the purchase! Too cold for me still, too. Of course, I'm only home on weekends lately, and th weather is conveniently cold during those times. *sigh*

Congrats on the purchase! Too cold for me still, too. Of course, I'm only home on weekends lately, and th weather is conveniently cold during those times. *sigh*

hehe between living in texas and global warming, I can enjoying the balmy 70* evenings after work:D

Believe it or not, I am on my way home from San Antonio right now (stuck in the ATL airport . . . again). It was HOT when I left -- very muggy. I could use some of that right about now at home.