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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-05-18, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,906
Posted By Idak

I am you size and 10 years older. The only...

I am you size and 10 years older. The only problem I had on a 25mm tire road bike was pinch flats. I also have a gravel bike. Very comfy. Not as quick. I definitely recommend one over a hybrid. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-22-18, 06:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,612
Posted By Idak

I ultimately spent the money for a Cycleops M2. ...

I ultimately spent the money for a Cycleops M2. From the internet, it seems is a replacement for the Magnus. What app should I use? I don't need huge features, like virtual races. I'm a fat...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-10-18, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,612
Posted By Idak

Would a Cycleops Fluid 2 be a good start as a...

Would a Cycleops Fluid 2 be a good start as a trainer to add the sensors too? They are look to be a good deal at Amazon right now. I just spent a bunch on a second bike to ride in the winter so I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-09-18, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,612
Posted By Idak

Rip Van Winkle Awakens to Trainer Apps

The last time I was on a trainer was last century. Does anyone have a link to a good trainer guide that includes how to interface with apps to make training interesting and effective?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-18, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,660
Posted By Idak

I was poking around on various internet sites. ...

I was poking around on various internet sites. All were reputable. Seems weight loss can shrink your feet a little. I need to drop another 45 or so, pounds. I may yet be able to wear off the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,660
Posted By Idak

I guess I stick with the Sidis unless someone...

I guess I stick with the Sidis unless someone comes in and says the mountain shoes are wider.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-18, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,660
Posted By Idak

48 Wide Shimanos were too short and too narrow.

48 Wide Shimanos were too short and too narrow.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,660
Posted By Idak

Wide Shoes Sidi vs Lake

I have a pair of Sidi Dominator Mega Wide shoes in 50. They are a little too long and a little too narrow. How do Lake Wide Mountain shoes compare? I can't get consistent enough foot tracings...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-19-18, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By Idak

Went to River City Cycles to look at shoes. ...

Went to River City Cycles to look at shoes. They were the only ones with a 50 wide I could try on. While I was there, I tried a Specialized saddle. Much better than everything else I'd tried. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-18, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,030
Posted By Idak

Bought a Specialized Toupe Comp Gel 155. Far and...

Bought a Specialized Toupe Comp Gel 155. Far and away best saddle yet. Just a little too narrow. Looking for something the same shape and 168 wide. The Toupe doesn’t come that wide.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,673
Posted By Idak

Fat Old Clydesdale Training Plan

I'm a 61 year old 6'2" 280 lb trying to get better. 20 years ago, I rode about 3k miles a year while also running and swimming regularly. Most of my riding is fairly flat. One of my hips has been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-18, 05:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,494
Posted By Idak

One thing people don't understand is that a cross...

One thing people don't understand is that a cross wind, even something from just "abaft of beam", results in increased drag. The math involves the fact that with air resistance is proportional to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,030
Posted By Idak

I'm up to 80+ miles a week, 30 miles yesterday,...

I'm up to 80+ miles a week, 30 miles yesterday, and I've made some progress. I bought a Selle SMP TRK Mans. That's the best I've had so far. Still not there. On the 30 mile ride, numbness was...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-13-18, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By Idak

Saddle Trials in Northern Oregon

I'm trying to find a saddle I like. I live in Newberg Oregon. Is there a bike shop that does loaner saddles near me? I have 3 on the shelf and one on the bike that I'm not a fan of. I am...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-13-18, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,278
Posted By Idak

I can't speak to the cycling. But I loved this...

I can't speak to the cycling. But I loved this hotel when I spent a weekend in Paris. Hotel Albe Saint-Michel - Official Site - 3 stars (http://www.hotelalbestmichel.com/en/) It's walkable to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-18, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By Idak

You don’t want to know. Utilitarianism is where...

You don’t want to know. Utilitarianism is where it’s at. But what do I know, I was a STEM major.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-18, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By Idak

I Need a Farrier

I need a new pair of shoes. I currently wear size 50 Shimano Moabs. Length is great. I would like something a bit wider. All of my pedals are SPD.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-16-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,867
Posted By Idak

Thanks Zacster, that makes lots of sense.

Thanks Zacster, that makes lots of sense.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-16-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,867
Posted By Idak

Also interested in Mapmyride calories that...

Also interested in Mapmyride calories that includes heart rate. Fitbit is saying about 800 cal an hour, the same as I get with a brisk walk, Mapmyride says 1500 and hours moving my 280lb body over...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 322
Posted By Idak

Default Location in Mapmyride

Found it. I hadn't noticed the profile link before.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-18, 05:44 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,848
Posted By Idak

Listening to Stuff on the Road

I am back into riding after a 2 decade hiatus. I like to listen to music and podcasts when riding on the road. I am looking for something that I can hear well in my right ear while allowing my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,030
Posted By Idak

Moved the saddle forward an inch and up a half...

Moved the saddle forward an inch and up a half inch and it's much better. Also changed from flat to 3 degrees nose down.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-18, 04:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,188
Posted By Idak

If you are buying a road bike, get one that can...

If you are buying a road bike, get one that can use larger tires. I was a 3k a year rider 20 years ago. At 61, I'm almost 300 lbs and I get pinch flats all the time. I have to keep my top...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,615
Posted By Idak

I was getting pinch flats with some Vittoria...

I was getting pinch flats with some Vittoria tires that came on my bike at 120 in the rear. At 140 (10 over recommended), I had less. I'm running 120 now with Gatorskins, so far so good.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,615
Posted By Idak

Make sure your frame can handle wide tires to...

Make sure your frame can handle wide tires to avoid pinch flats. I'm 280 and struggling with pinch flats using 25 mm tires.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,030
Posted By Idak

Saddle Tweaks

I'm 6'2" and 280. I have a Felt road bike with 105 and a triple. I struggled a bit with flats. But the Gatorskins seem to have me staying afloat for now. If I could go back 6 years and do it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,968
Posted By Idak

One might have been a pinch flat. The other 2...

One might have been a pinch flat. The other 2 were probably punctures. I was running 25mm tires at the side wall indicated 100 psi. In one case, I had checked pressure before the ride.

Tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,968
Posted By Idak

Tires/Tubes to Avoid Flats on Road Bike

I'm a definite Clyde (280lbs) who's getting back into cycling after a 20 year hiatus. I have a 105 equipped Felt with a triple that is great for riding in my area. Only problem is the country road...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-05-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,661
Posted By Idak

Bar Width

I am trying to get back into cycling after a 20 year hiatus. I have a road bike I like a lot with Al frame, CF fork and rear triangle and 105. I am also buying an inexpensive hybrid for foul...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,711
Posted By Idak

Flat time trial. Back in the 90's, Miguel...

Flat time trial. Back in the 90's, Miguel Indurain won many TdF's by dominating the time trials. He was one of the biggest guys in the peleton. Our power goes up faster than the drag we...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,123
Posted By Idak

Calories burned on flat ground is related to...

Calories burned on flat ground is related to drag. Wind, rolling resistance... Drag goes up with surface area. Surface area goes up slower than weight. Since most of us are clydes because we...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,249
Posted By Idak

John Elway hovered around 26 for most of he...

John Elway hovered around 26 for most of he career. At age 42, I was BMI 27 and measured 7% BF in a tank. All I was doing was running, swimming and riding so it wasn't from weightlifting. BMI...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By Idak

I missed the Vita some how. He went to the...

I missed the Vita some how. He went to the specialized shop and they showed it to him. Gotta love the LBS.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By Idak

Hybrid for Friend's Wife

A friend of mine and his wife want to start riding. For the style of riding they want to do, hybrids are absolutely the way to go. Top end of the budget is about $800. They are not interested...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,769
Posted By Idak

My key has always been fiber. I make a huge...

My key has always been fiber. I make a huge pot of chili with lots of veggies(Peppers, corn, tomatoes...). I do have a little meat in it. 1 lb of hamburger in about 10 qts of chili. I eat...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,747
Posted By Idak

I like the geometry of my Felt Z series. It wants...

I like the geometry of my Felt Z series. It wants to"go" like a road bike but it's more stable and comfortable
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,883
Posted By Idak

When I first got on a bike, as a grown up, it was...

When I first got on a bike, as a grown up, it was at an absolutely wonderful LBS. I walked in and one of the owners waited on me and took at least an hour with me before I bought a Raleigh...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By Idak

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-12, 07:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,315
Posted By Idak

Some of us prefer to put cigarettes out on our...

Some of us prefer to put cigarettes out on our arms because we like pain. The last guy to win the Tour de France with clips and straps was in 1987. It's much easier to get out of clipless than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-12, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By Idak

Need Bar Ends fro 3X8 Shimano

I have a late 90's road/touring bike that had Shimano 8 speed RSX shifters. The right one has died. I have a new bike for serious work and wanted to set this one up for fenders and panniers. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,529
Posted By Idak

I just bought a Felt Z70. Very comfortable for...

I just bought a Felt Z70. Very comfortable for my 300 pounds. 25 tires was plenty for pavement. There are lots of "relaxed" road bikes out there. On the other hand, I once put a drop bar and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By Idak

Moving them back is good advice. I did that and...

Moving them back is good advice. I did that and it did help. Looking for better. I like feeling my toes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By Idak

STP is on my bucket list. I should have done...

STP is on my bucket list. I should have done it 15 years ago when I lived near Seattle and was in good enough shape to have done it in one day.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By Idak

Need a Good Ferrier

I figure this is the best forum to talk about big shoes. The 120 pound climbers design all shoes so it's tough for us.

I did find a pair of Keen wides at REI. But that's not enough. I did...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By Idak

I am 20 mile each way to work. No showers...

I am 20 mile each way to work. No showers available at the site. Could get real stinky.:)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By Idak

I am just getting back into cycling after been...

I am just getting back into cycling after been away for 10 years. But if your hands hurt, do you have gloves? They aren't as important as a helmet. But they do help with comfort and they...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By Idak

Another New Guy

Hi, I'm Idak (Mike) and I'm a Clyde. 20 years ago, I got into cycling and used that to drop from 260 to 210. Changed jobs, decided (Incorrectly) that I had no time to ride/run/swim. After 10...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 484
Posted By Idak

At least you didn't swallow any. Been there,...

At least you didn't swallow any. Been there, done that. Also fun is taking a yellow jacket down the front of the jersey. Bit me twice before I could get him out.
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