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06-21-10, 09:51 PM
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Posted By tonkatruckjk

True story...I can attest all too well...I was...

True story...I can attest all too well...I was diagnosed in '96. Grew up in Bucks County, spent all of my free time in the woods, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, you name it - as long as it was...
06-21-10, 07:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Thanks - have been looking at some of the 'spare...

Thanks - have been looking at some of the 'spare tire' attachments, trying to find a recommendation from some folks I know that ride and wheel to see if these generally fit on big tires...As for the...
06-20-10, 10:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Rough couple of weeks for this Clyde. Have a...

Rough couple of weeks for this Clyde. Have a big, multi $MM project that's not going well. Vendor is dragging their feet, and unfortunately, in the world of big business, our contracting team left...
06-07-10, 11:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

First couple days w/the inverted tread went well...

First couple days w/the inverted tread went well - wierd sound on corners, like a suction-ish sound, but no problems. Can't say I really feel too much difference, but I did get up to 10 miles this...
05-28-10, 08:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,992
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Ok - verdict is in - have been on 5 rides with 2...

Ok - verdict is in - have been on 5 rides with 2 dogs leashed up using the walky dog... (http://www.thedogoutdoors.com)

Amazing. My dogs are pooped! I'm getting exercise, they're getting...
05-28-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Ok - so, this week was good - 28 miles total M-F,...

Ok - so, this week was good - 28 miles total M-F, AND I got my dogs hooked up, so we ride together now (motivational for me, and distracts me from the fact that I'm doing exercise).

They only go...
05-23-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,418
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Awww man, I just posed something similar...I...

Awww man, I just posed something similar...I screwed the pooch this weekend from the diet perspective. Didn't even do all I could do as far as riding. Was pretty Lazy about it. Can't wait till the...
05-23-10, 10:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Bad weekend for me. I rode every day, but I...

Bad weekend for me. I rode every day, but I didn't eat well at all. Got myself into a funk. Did a total of 5.1 miles over Saturday and Sunday.

Mentally, I know what needs to be done. Why is...
05-23-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,086
Posted By tonkatruckjk

WOW! Congrats on two HUGE milestones in one...

WOW! Congrats on two HUGE milestones in one week! Your first metric century AND sub 200lbs - that's awesome!

One day, I only hope to achieve BOTH of those milestones....
05-21-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,696
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Hahaha...shoot...considering my rides are 30-45...

Hahaha...shoot...considering my rides are 30-45 mins right now, and that's pushing my limit, it lasts the whole time! Today, I rode for 36 mins, battery started at approx 88%, was at 75% when I was...
05-21-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Phishingruven - Yes, going after a hydration pack...

Phishingruven - Yes, going after a hydration pack today - also, carry a water bottle on the bike...good advice - especially in phoenix.

Zoste - welcome to AZ - the summers are hot, but the...
05-21-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Progress... This morning, 3.79 miles, 26.16...

Progress...

This morning, 3.79 miles, 26.16 minutes, avg spd 8.7mph, max spd 14.4mph.

Better. Could have gone farther if I'd have drank more water this morning before I left. All in all, it's...
05-20-10, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,696
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Also just started using MotionX for the iPhone -...

Also just started using MotionX for the iPhone - I like the info it gives, and I actually use an armband, rather than the bike mount with the screen off...also lets you listen to music while riding.
05-20-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,992
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Have been looking for some of the same...

Have been looking for some of the same suggestions - with two high-energy GSP's, I can walk them for 2 hours straight with no effect whatsoever.

Yesterday, I placed my order for the Walky Dog...
05-19-10, 11:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Ok - so I mapped out my route using the MotionX...

Ok - so I mapped out my route using the MotionX program - turns out it's like 2.6 miles. Not nearly as good as I'd thought, but still - 2.6 more miles than I did last week.

Tonight, it was 25...
05-19-10, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 910
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Tom - thanks...I've taken a look at both sites -...

Tom - thanks...I've taken a look at both sites - seem to be good deals - will have to read up to understand the differences and which might be the best for me. I imagine the lycra shorts will help...
05-18-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 910
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Good info - if it wasn't asked already, I was...

Good info - if it wasn't asked already, I was going to ask it. Guess I need to go find a specialized dealer...does anybody know if there's a limit to this so-called 'assometer' ? (I ask only...
05-18-10, 10:39 PM
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Views: 66,652
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Done -thanks for the tip...

Done -thanks for the tip...
05-18-10, 10:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Good news...I'm an IT professional and I went...

Good news...I'm an IT professional and I went ahead and solved my own problem... (or, found someone who already solved it with the technology I already own). I've been a blackberry geek since back...
05-18-10, 08:09 AM
Replies: 711
Views: 66,652
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Laveen, AZ 85339

Laveen, AZ 85339
05-18-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

billyymc - thanks for the link - I'll have a...

billyymc - thanks for the link - I'll have a look...the guy in the LBS was riding some REALLY wide looked like completely slick tires, he used a Trek mtb as his commuter, and loved it. He wasn't a...
05-16-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3,550
Views: 2,492,996
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Howdy y'all! I guess I better get started...

Howdy y'all!

I guess I better get started somewhere. My name's Dan - currently reside near Phoenix, AZ. I was always a bigger kid, but never as big as I am today. In college, I played football...
05-16-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Haha...sweet - I'm special! BTW - Rode...

Haha...sweet - I'm special!

BTW - Rode for about 30 mins when I got it home tonight.

I believe I'll remember that ride tomorrow when I attempt to use my legs for - well, anything. God I'm...
05-16-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Well, just got home - TREK 4500, helmet, gloves,...

Well, just got home - TREK 4500, helmet, gloves, water bottle (at least when you buy a bike from juan-mart, it comes with a water bottle!), lock, front and rear lights - OTD for $600.85.

It's...
05-16-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

What do you folk think of the TREK 4500? One the...

What do you folk think of the TREK 4500? One the the LBS has an '09 model they're willing to let go for $500 out the door (supposedly MSRP $ 700).

It DOES have a front fork suspension, but the...
05-16-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By tonkatruckjk

Almost 2 clydesdales in one....

Good afternoon all...

Imagine my surprise when I go looking for advice on how to buy a bike that'll support my weight so that I can start shedding the pounds, to find this part of a bike forum.
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