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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-14, 08:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,696
Posted By Lord_Emperor

1998: 1998 Specialized FSR 2014: 1998...

1998: 1998 Specialized FSR
2014: 1998 Specialized FSR

As they say if it ain't broke. Was ~200 in '98 and currently 193. Heaviest at which I used this bike was ~250 but I didn't ride trails that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,532
Posted By Lord_Emperor

So I could possibly look at some combination of...

So I could possibly look at some combination of shorter stem, seat post with some offset and a different seat. How much adjustment should I start with? I understand that a few cm can make all the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,532
Posted By Lord_Emperor

It's like a wheelie "performed without applying...

It's like a wheelie "performed without applying torque to the rear wheel at all, but instead by moving the rider's body backwards relative to the bike, and then pulling back on the handlebars near...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,532
Posted By Lord_Emperor

OK you've got me all uncertain now so I've just...

OK you've got me all uncertain now so I've just been measuring my bike in every way I can find.

Textual form if my sketch is too terrible:

Seat tube C-T: 480mm ~ 19"
"Virtual" seat tube centre...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,532
Posted By Lord_Emperor

Thanks! I love my bike and try to take care of...

Thanks! I love my bike and try to take care of it.



You sound like you know what you're talking about! Any additional insight on the bike fit?

I've never thought of my bike as too small if...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-14, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,532
Posted By Lord_Emperor

Clydes Mountain bikers: Any trouble with basic skills (wheelies)?

Good day!

Question for other Clydes who mountain bike. Do you have trouble with some of the more basic MTB skills like bunny hops, wheelies & manuals? I ask because I've weighed 200+ since I was a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-14, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,733
Posted By Lord_Emperor

I had the same worry but I put it away with...

I had the same worry but I put it away with reason. If the bike can handle a 180lb rider landing jumps it can handle me on the road. Even a 1 metre jump can be a 20g landing or 3600lb of force.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-14, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 950
Posted By Lord_Emperor

I'm just more aware of what's in food. I look at...

I'm just more aware of what's in food. I look at the burger and see 450-1200 Calories of beef, cheese, bacon & bread. Not the best food but far from the worst.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,735
Posted By Lord_Emperor

I've been reading this forum a while but signed...

I've been reading this forum a while but signed up to reply to this post what is working for me, hopefully someone finds this helpful.

This February I was 274lbs and today I am 226lbs, aiming for...
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