Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

A year ago, this week, as I rapidly approached 230 lbs, bringing me awfully close to being 50 pounds overweight, I hopped back onto this forum in a desperate attempt to get a handle on the uptick in poundage. Just riding my bike wasn't doing the trick. I needed more. It wasn't long ago that I...

I rode my age this past weekend for my birthday - 56 miles (plus a few more to grow on)! I enjoyed the ride a lot even though the wind averaged 20-25MPH. However, even though I wore good biking shorts, I ended up with a very chafed bottom. I guess my 250lbs were not supported well enough by my...

Selle TRK. Me likey. New, about $75 shipped off Ebay. I'm not quite a clyde anymore, but if you dig padded, wider, cut-out saddles, I'd recommend checking this one out. I haven't thrown out the old saddle quite yet (Avatar), but I think it's on it's way to Ebay...

We can't let Mr. Beanz have all the fun so I thought I'd post some pics of my Sunday ride. It was awesome! There was nobody on the road and I mean nobody! I bet we didn't have more than a half dozen cars pass us on our 44mile ride from Cambria to Ragged Point along Hwy 1. Enjoy, we sure did....

Well I broke my geared rig for the time being and want to go play in the snow still. I took the SS to Green Mountain to make some freshies. It was a blast and a work out to say the least. There is something peaceful about the snow and night time. I am glad i went, however I fear that it will be a...

A video of my riding partner Wayne and some girl he met on the road riding on the Palisadoes Road in Kingston. We went right past the spot where the American Airlines crashed a couple months ago. I had a flat that morning, and neither of us had patches or anything, so I went for a 4 mile walk...

So my bike and I are bonding, but my lower back isn't liking it. I'm riding to get back into shape. Given my location my daily ride is on roads, but I do like to get dirty on the weekends and hit trails. I've adjusted the seat so that I'm able to reach the pedals properly, but now I think I...

I have a 2006 LeMond Chambery Bontrager Race wheels and just learned my rear wheel is cracked. I had the bike for 1 1/2 years and these were the stock rims. I know the LBS that is servicing my bike has Easton wheel set and was wanting info on the Easton ea70 wheelset. I am 225 pounds and ride on...

No, not football. This is a cycling board, remember? ;) I'm proud to say after todays ride, I've already crossed 1,000 miles for the year so far! Madness? Insanity? Obsession? All a definite possibility, I'll admit. Ok, so really with where I live, cycling is pretty much a year round sport. Most...

I got to take a short ride tonight just about dusk. It has been snowing all day and I got a pair of Nokian Mount and Ground studded snow tires last week. I only went a couple of miles. I still need to go through the break in period but I could not resist the new snow. I got to hear two owls...

20 miles. Just a nice cruise up GMR with BF'er Hillbasher on a cold day to the shack, Higher we got, the colder it got. 2200 ft in 8 miles as far as climbing. Froze on the descent. My ears were so cold I go t he brainfreeze without the Slurpee! Picture of the dude taking the turn looks real fast,...

Anybody know anything about the Felt F95? I have read lots of reviews I just wondered if I am missing anything. I have read some not so good things about the Microshift levers, but other than that it looks like a good entry level bike. Thanks again:thumb:

2010 Clydesdales/ Athenas Biggest Loser Week 6 2/8 - 2/14 OK - Here we go. Please join us as we all work toward our goals to be healthier and fitter in the New Year. How Does this Work? Mondays - Post your starting weight for the week and Goals for the week. Also report in on the prior week. ...

Hey guys, I'm looking for a new bike. My old one was a 56 and simply wasn't cutting it (I'm 6'4, 240). So at any rate,I decided to get fitted by the one local shop that I have had great luck with. I was interested in a CAAD95. After the fitting, I was talking about the CAAD9 and the Ruboix 1.0 ....

I needed to get out and work off some nervous energy so I went out for a ride. I've been fighting a cold on and off for a while so I didn't know how far I'd go. I did 32.5 miles which is long for me! :D It was a beautiful day. Go Saints!!:thumb:

... to be seen under a clyde soon. http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2010/bikes/9005-63_d.jpg Drove out post snowstorm to an LBS with a bad case of spring fever. And all I got was a Secteur Elite. :) I got a commuter type bike last year and out grew it quickly. I then resurrected my...

Hey All, My names Jeff and I'm a 6 foot tall, 288 pound (130kg) cycling newbie. I'm 31 years old, married and I'm the father of two, soon to be three children. Money is very tight and buying a bike may not be the best idea for us but I have to do something for my health that will help me...

I decided to pull the trigger on a new 29er MTB. I have a 16 year old Cannondale MTB that served me well as a newbie MTB rider the past 2 years. I am in the northeast USA and ride all single track which include some very technical sections(rock gardens, logs jumps, etc.). I want to get a new MTB...

So I've noticed a consistent problem I get with my cranksets, and I was wondering if this is just a "bad mechanic" issue or if other Clydes are encountering similar issues with a square taper crank. Cranks: FSA Vero, and Sugino XD700 Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN54 Issue: Click/creak when placing...

Hey all, Just signed up for the forums and was really happy to find this section for the larger guys. I'm 6'3 about 270. I've been riding a hybrid bike occasionally for the last year, but after about 10 miles or so it get's pretty brutal, so I'm looking of getting into a road bike and stepping up...

Kind of a before / after progress / givin' myself an atta-boy thread... so, post your progress here as you see fit.. here's my thoughts. I think there have been other threads like this (maybe I even started one), but once and awhile I think it's good to reflect on the fitness progress. I/we can...

Kevin and I went to Hidden Mesa. Conditions are great right now. Starting from the Hidden Mesa trail head to the top there wer 2 muddy spots, but they are small. 1 of them is right by a picnic area so you can go around without having to widen the trail. Once up top we did the Mesa loop, while there...

Which manufacturers/models for MTN bikes have both front and rear eyelets? First preference is a rear rack. Second preference is fenders, but can live without. Bike will be used for paved paths and mtn bike trails as well.

My Doctor finally convinced me that I HAVE to lose 30 pounds and exercise (basically told me to). So I bought a new Cannondale F4 the first week of January and I have been riding at least once a week since then on the trails. I love it. Have spent a little more than I wanted just so that I can...

This is about all I've been doing!:D...Am I the only one in this boat? Last night's session! Hey, we had our cycling caps on!:p http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxtsUHr60kI Protein intake along with the fruit and vege groups!;) ...

Hello there, I've been cycling for a while now, averaging 600 miles a year. I'm 6'1" and 200 lbs and eager to share the joy of cycling. My friend and I have been talking about tandem cycling for the future, and we need some help. He is 5'7" and currently weighs 320 lbs. His goal is to get...

I just bought two new Gatorskin tires last week after a blow out. I put them on and did a quick test ride on about 200 feet the other night. I head out for a nice ride this morning and after 2 miles I have a flat. I check the tire and install a new tube, check to make sure the tube isn't pinched...

I finally did it. I finally went out and bought my first road bike. Thanks to a little input from fellow clydes. I test rode several different ones and finally decided that this was the one. Its the 2010 model, I went back and forth between that and the '09 for a while but this seems to be a...

just placed an order for a new felt Z5. cant wait till thursday.. gonna take it on my first century next Saturday!!! :love::love::love: http://www.airevalleycycles.com/smsimg/83/5201-19044-full-z5-83.jpg

Uber-clyde (300 lbs) just upgraded tires to Big Apples and saddle to B190...both great. Have tried various handlebars, including cruiser bars, and now Titec Hbar, but really need to get the stem up another 2 inches or so to take pressure off hands/wrists. Already put on a steering tube extension. ...

Broke free from the trainer and made it over to the MUP and back... had to race to stay ahead of the snowplow coming home though!:eek: http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs172.snc3/19972_1357295693371_1260842441_31066089_1204975_n.jpg ...

It's snowing here right now.. more predicted for this weekend. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq8qOLBa8fc

There really isn't a lot around my apt. and my Wife had plans that night so I could really go far. Just headed down the street to go play on the rocks a little! http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Bike/Daniels%20Park/Feb%202%202010/1.jpg ...

Not sure if this is going to work but have to start somewhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yfHoNygQaA

Steve, Kevin and I went to 3 sisters for a nice ride. Found some new trails and ended up a decent ways away from the car at night. Glad I had my headlight. http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Bike/3%20Sisters/Feb%201%202010/DSCN1770.jpg...

Went out on Saturday for a club century ride on Saturday. This ride was rescheduled from last weekend, due to the weather. There were only three of us that ventured out for the rescheduled century, and as far as rides around here, a pretty mellow rolling hill kind of route, with only one climb to...

Well, just about a year and a half ago I was 280lbs, and a sloth in every way, shape, and form. . Being 6'8" and overweight was hell on my body, I couldn't stand long, since blood would pool in my legs and cause pain. I decided I needed a change. Started eating better, and lost 15lbs. ...