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Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 559
Posted By timokabo

Yeah the peloton is a sweet ride but i have grown...

Yeah the peloton is a sweet ride but i have grown 5-6 inches since i bought it and it is way to small for me and i decided i need to upgrade since the bike is becoming very uncomforatable after about...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 559
Posted By timokabo

is ther any specific groupo i should look for...

is ther any specific groupo i should look for since only stuff i have used was from stuff made in 80's
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 559
Posted By timokabo

yeah i refuse to give trek my business just how i...

yeah i refuse to give trek my business just how i was treated at both of their shops i was at. i contacted shop 40 mins away from me via email and got super quick response from owner say him and his...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 559
Posted By timokabo

the only bike shops close by are to trek ones...

the only bike shops close by are to trek ones with very very arogant sales people and horriable service. i went in there a few weeks ago and they treated me like complete crap. the other bike shops...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 559
Posted By timokabo

Looking to start road cycling and need help on bike choice

Hi,
Im looking into doing alot more road cycling and training for some races for next year and am in need on some opinions on bikes. Currently i use a steel frame schwinn peloton from 80s with 1st...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-10, 06:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,855
Posted By timokabo

yes thats what i usually do but since its...

yes thats what i usually do but since its friction style when you get into the higer gear for the rings u need to mess with it a tad so it will be quiet and wont make noises, my ocd deffently plays...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-10, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 435
Posted By timokabo

week 21:266.8 week 22:270 week 23:265.6 ...

week 21:266.8
week 22:270
week 23:265.6

Got back on track this week since holiday was over and hit gym 3 times and also cycled 22 miles and played a couple hrs of tennis.my goals for this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,855
Posted By timokabo

id recomend going with what ever you feel most...

id recomend going with what ever you feel most comfortable with, since thats the key to enjoying the bike and riding more. from my experience i have used both tripple and doubles and prefer to go...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 11,664
Posted By timokabo

count me in starting this month. i hhave 22.25...

count me in starting this month. i hhave 22.25 miles so far for this month and my goal is to get 300 miles a month in. i know its not 500 but 300 i think is still good
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-10, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By timokabo

week 21:266.8 week 22:270 i attribute...

week 21:266.8
week 22:270

i attribute the weight gain to having to much temptaion to eat good home cooked bbq for the holiday and only being able to get 2 workouts in for the week due to work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By timokabo

thanks for the insite into this and i think i...

thanks for the insite into this and i think i will just keep it as it currently is since i dont want to invest a ton of money into it and just want to ride it for comuting untill i can save up enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By timokabo

ok im running pretty fat tires right now off top...

ok im running pretty fat tires right now off top of my head i think they are 26 x 2.5's and i was just thinking about the shocks for when i mtb but ridged forks take more skill to use on the trails....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By timokabo

so i should keep it dead stock and not upgrade...

so i should keep it dead stock and not upgrade it. the sky blue is a pretty epic color on it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-10, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By timokabo

? regarding fork on my 1989 trek 8500

hi i was hoping that some vintage trek 8500 users would be able to help me out with info regarding if i can replace the rigid stock fork on it with a modern shock style fork.

thanks
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-10, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By timokabo

that is one sick looking bike i really dig it

that is one sick looking bike i really dig it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-10, 06:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By timokabo

nice nice i was looking at ebay for a new group...

nice nice i was looking at ebay for a new group for in the future. would i be able to still use my current wheels? since they are pretty much bombproof
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By timokabo

im thinking of dropping a 600 group set in it or...

im thinking of dropping a 600 group set in it or early to mid 90's dura ace in it since it currently has 105 slr on it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By timokabo

? regarding my schwiin peloton

hello i have a quick ? in regards to my 1985 schwin peloton. i was wondering if id be able to put a modern brifter group set on it since i really love the bike and if i get back into cycling full...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 469
Posted By timokabo

hi can i join its been a long time since ive been...

hi can i join its been a long time since ive been on here for this thread. as of this morning im 266.8 lbs and last september i weighed 303lbs
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-10, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By timokabo

just got back from 13 mile bike ride. completed...

just got back from 13 mile bike ride. completed it in just under 40 mins on the peloton. bad news is the chain is completly thrashed and top sprocket is shot. damn bike gods are pissed at me i think...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By timokabo

Good to hear your ok and recovering. Just take it...

Good to hear your ok and recovering. Just take it slow getting back on the bike. My peloton is at shop right now getting jimmy rigged with moutain bike stem to make it upright now so i wont feel...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-10, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By timokabo

Thanks tom hows it going? hope all has been well...

Thanks tom hows it going? hope all has been well with you.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By timokabo

Back on forum after super long hiatus

Hi everyone,
I am back cycling again after about a year long hiatus from this board and cycling due to back injury. So far im doing about 75 miles aweek again and im back down to about 265 after...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-02-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,504
Posted By timokabo

congrats all on your weight loss and keep up the...

congrats all on your weight loss and keep up the good work. missbumbble sorry i had to duck out a few weeks into your last one you held but i blew my back out real bad at work and have not been able...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,855
Posted By timokabo

hi all. sorry for the late response (had another...

hi all. sorry for the late response (had another 70 hr work week) when i weighed my self on 10-20-2008 i was 262.5 pounds.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-08, 09:58 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,465
Posted By timokabo

just got back from gym and boy did the eliptical...

just got back from gym and boy did the eliptical machine kick my butt
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-08, 06:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,781
Posted By timokabo

just weighed myself and am 267.2 . my goal is to...

just weighed myself and am 267.2 . my goal is to get down to 265 by next monday
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-08, 06:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,465
Posted By timokabo

I just weighed my self and i am 267.2 lbs. My...

I just weighed my self and i am 267.2 lbs. My goals for the week are to go to gym 5 times during the week and also limit my calorie consumption to 1800 calories a day. My other goal is to be 265 by...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,781
Posted By timokabo

I just got gym membership starting monday so...

I just got gym membership starting monday so watch out all i will be dropping weight like a freak. there might be a gain this week again but none more after sunday.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-08, 09:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,781
Posted By timokabo

ok i had to cheat and weigh mysel just now for a...

ok i had to cheat and weigh mysel just now for a non scewed reading. i was 267.4 witch is not as bad but still bad. my goal is to be be 265 by monday
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-08, 08:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,781
Posted By timokabo

I just weighed myself and i gaind 3 pounds im...

I just weighed myself and i gaind 3 pounds im 269.2 but it could also be water since i had 4 20 oz bottles of water withen an hr of weighing myself since i played intense tennis. my goals for this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-08, 06:50 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,860
Posted By timokabo

Sounds good missbumble. i will deffently be in...

Sounds good missbumble. i will deffently be in this for more than 16 weeks since my ultimate goal is to be 189 so i have a long way to go from the 266 i am currently at. im looking forward to going...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,860
Posted By timokabo

Just physcing my self up to get on bike and go to...

Just physcing my self up to get on bike and go to work in 45 mins. and im going to get gym member ship next monday. also how many weeks are we doing this lil competition
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By timokabo

actually i did not have to do any touchup on the...

actually i did not have to do any touchup on the paint(thanks to previous owner that never really used it ). the rings seem to be alright but i have only put 50 miles on the bike so far
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By timokabo

I Might level the saddle in the future but i have...

I Might level the saddle in the future but i have always ridden my bikes with the saddle pointed down. tx i actually got the water bottles from my lil bro right before he went to boot camp in august...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-08, 04:57 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,860
Posted By timokabo

OK so far i have comuted to work each day this...

OK so far i have comuted to work each day this week so far and have yet to eat any food form a resturante/fast food place
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,860
Posted By timokabo

Count me in. As of 2 mins ago im 266.2 pounds....

Count me in. As of 2 mins ago im 266.2 pounds. ill be team asalama. my goals include:1 biking to work 4 out of the 5 days i work a week 2. get down to 220 lbs by my 21st b-day on april 26th 3 put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By timokabo

I put full 105 group on it since it origionlly...

I put full 105 group on it since it origionlly came with suntour group. i put more 36 spoke araya rims also , new water bottle cages the sella flight saddle and also re gripped and replaced all...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-08, 02:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 359
Posted By timokabo

Howdy all its been awhile

Hi all its been awhile since i last have been on here due to getting a new job. bad thing is i have gained 5 pounds and am up to 265 now but i just started biking to work and im going to get a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By timokabo

After months my baby is finally done

It's been awhile but my 1985 schwinn peloton is finally done. it is decked out in full 105 slr group set. here are some pictures of it and feel free to comment.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-08, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By timokabo

it did feel good.i wish my road bike was back...

it did feel good.i wish my road bike was back from shop though for it. my previous record was 13.75 miles
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By timokabo

Today went for longest bike ride

today went for longest bike ride with out stopping

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q198/poned88/Picture001.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By timokabo

thanks. my goal is to do 50 miles now but im...

thanks. my goal is to do 50 miles now but im waiting on road bike to get back from shop. this mountain bike was brutal for ride
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By timokabo

Today went for longest bike ride

today went for longest bike ride with out stopping

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q198/poned88/Picture001.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,030
Posted By timokabo

Sorry my bad i miss interpreted it. congrats on...

Sorry my bad i miss interpreted it. congrats on doing it,also how did you do in standings.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,476
Posted By timokabo

tom hopefully its not a tear since that would be...

tom hopefully its not a tear since that would be brutal.i have a feeling it might be a major sprain since pain is from outside .it took me 17 months to heal and i put on 110 lbs during that time.so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,030
Posted By timokabo

wow that looks like a beautiful place to swim. it...

wow that looks like a beautiful place to swim. it looks super clean. i would never swim in the lake by me lol. thats a comfortable water temp,but if you train in pool try to train in super cold water...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,030
Posted By timokabo

congrats on weight loss keep up the good work....

congrats on weight loss keep up the good work. ive gone from 310 down to 267 this monring when i weighed myself. i bet if you trained and paced your self you could do and finish a tri. for me i need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-08, 08:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,909
Posted By timokabo

you can find pelotons fairly inexpensive on ebay....

you can find pelotons fairly inexpensive on ebay. i just picked up a mint 85 one decked out with 105 for 240 shipped.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-08, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,030
Posted By timokabo

no problem. do you know if you will be swimming...

no problem. do you know if you will be swimming in a pool in a lake. you also have a decent amount of time to train your stroke and endurance in the water.when starting training dont push to hard...
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