Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Considering New Purchase - a scale

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RedWhiteandRed
11-25-09, 04:37 PM
Hello -

I have not owned a scale in my life. Used to use the one at the gym or the one at my parents or the one at the department store. Now, I am thinking of getting one.

A few weeks ago I stepped on my sister-in-law's scale and it showed a larger number than I had ever seen: even though I am certainly down quite a bit over the past 9 months. This got me thinking that maybe I should drop the cash and get a bathroom scale. A year or so ago I may have had as hard a time buying a scale as buying an off the rack suit.

Or, I could save the money from the scale and get a larger set of tires for my xmas present to myself: a Specialized Roubaix Expert. dunno.

Anyway - 3 cheers for the clydes.


Nola_Gal
11-25-09, 05:01 PM
If you've gone this long without a scale, I'd say get a tape measure instead and use the cash to outfit your new ride! :thumb:

bretgross
11-26-09, 12:32 PM
Scales are kinda like bicycle computers.

Both can be useful tools to measure progress, or at least remind you of where your are.
Both can also be 'buzz-kills' if they cause you to lose focus.
Neither one will do the work for you, but both can help you as you work towards whatever goal you set for yourself.