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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-10, 04:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By wribbs

Pain in my right leg

I have pain in my right leg a couple of days after riding, it seems to be mostly in my hip. It never hurts while I'm riding.

My LBS suggested it could be the way I'm sitting on the seat, my seat...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-10, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,212
Posted By wribbs

Actually I should have known better and not have...

Actually I should have known better and not have assumed the dumb ass truck driver would have done the right thing. I plan on passing that intersection and many others from now on and assume the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-10, 05:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,212
Posted By wribbs

It happened so fast I couldn't, even though I was...

It happened so fast I couldn't, even though I was probably only 2 feet from the cab of the truck with writing all over it, I don't remember anything it said. His tag was covered with dirt so I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-10, 04:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,212
Posted By wribbs

Almost ran over by a truck

I rode home from work yesterday on rural roads and was three miles from home and had a near miss.

The 18 wheeler that almost hit me was supposed to yield to traffic on the road I was on but chose...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-10, 10:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,232
Posted By wribbs

For some reason I can't see the videos. Thanks...

For some reason I can't see the videos. Thanks for all the replies. I'm riding this afternoon and will take some the advice and try it out. I particularly like the advice about using a harder gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,232
Posted By wribbs

When I Stand Up to Pedal I Am Out of Control

When I stand up to pedal I am out of control. I feel like the bike wants to go side to side and wobble all over the place. What am I doing wrong?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 05:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,257
Posted By wribbs

I recently bought my second Giant bike. I got a...

I recently bought my second Giant bike. I got a Trance x4 mountain bike and loved it. When I wanted a road bike, I went back to the same LBS and looked at Giant. I wound up with the Giant Defy...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-10, 12:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,413
Posted By wribbs

First Ride

I made the first ride today. I went 25 miles to a friend's house. First I was amazed at how comfortable it was, it wasn't the beating I was expecting. The next thing was the speed. I was able to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,413
Posted By wribbs

I have to laugh at that. Not to turn this into a...

I have to laugh at that. Not to turn this into a beer drinking thread but I like my Bud.......
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,413
Posted By wribbs

You nailed that one. I feel like I'm going to...

You nailed that one. I feel like I'm going to fall off at any minute. I only got to ride it about three miles because getting off work late and having to pick up my son.

Looking forward to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,413
Posted By wribbs

The shop where I bought spent a long time fitting...

The shop where I bought spent a long time fitting me for the bike, then tweaked the handle bar and seat position once I got on a trainer and pedaled it. I hope to get on it this afternoon!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-10, 08:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,413
Posted By wribbs

It looks something like this.....:)

It looks something like this.....:)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-10, 03:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,413
Posted By wribbs

Thanks for all the replies!

Wow. There must be a lot of people that frequent this forum. I appreciate all the encouragement. One of the great things about the Internet is there is a forum for everything.

I can't wait to get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,413
Posted By wribbs

Transition From Mountain Bike to a Road Bike

Tonight after reading this forum I've discovered at 6'6" 255 pounds, I am a Clydesdale. Its ironic that I consume a lot of a particular product pulled around in a wagon by Clydesdales that has helped...
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