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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-17, 07:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,228
Posted By JackG79

I think it might be time to put the Soprano's...

I think it might be time to put the Soprano's DVD's away!!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-17, 06:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,228
Posted By JackG79

I checked out the Trek Marlin 6's and 7's. I...

I checked out the Trek Marlin 6's and 7's. I also rode a Trek X-Calibur 7. Which is the next one above the Marlin 7. It seems to be a nice bike. And the LBS was willing to get me a set of heavy...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-17, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,438
Posted By JackG79

I am assuming that my LBS would be able to get me...

I am assuming that my LBS would be able to get me a presta head to use on my air compressor and or manual pumps?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-17, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,438
Posted By JackG79

If it is equipped with a lock out, that is how I...

If it is equipped with a lock out, that is how I would be using it. But I don't know much about this bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-17, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,438
Posted By JackG79

Specialized Stump Jumper

So I found a bike called a "Specialized Stump Jumper" that I have been told is a good bike, but the guy says that it needs CO2 cartridges to fill the tires... He says he has the "Air Controller"...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-29-17, 01:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

See I was under the impression that I should be...

See I was under the impression that I should be looking at Mountain Bikes because they were built stronger. But seeing some suggestions and reading some forums, It sounds like I should be looking at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-17, 12:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

That bike does have nice components, and if I...

That bike does have nice components, and if I lived in a city, that is probably what I would go with. I live in the Adirondack Mountains, and some of my riding will be dirt and gravel roads. But I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-17, 01:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

I was check this out, and the reviews sound like...

I was check this out, and the reviews sound like it is a pretty sturdy made bike. The listed Weight Limit is 300lbs so i'd be over that, but I would also get a heavier made rear wheel when the time...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

Well I have upped my budget to around 700 - 800...

Well I have upped my budget to around 700 - 800 bucks So I am looking into some other stuff. Some of those Trek bikes look fairly nice. The 820 and others. Does anyone know if Kona ever made a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-17, 05:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

my concern is weather it is going to have skinny...

my concern is weather it is going to have skinny little tires on it, or something with a little beef on it, like a mountain bikes tires... remember them skinny little things from the late 80's and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-17, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,228
Posted By JackG79

Decent Starter for a Clyde???

Does anyone have any experience with this bike???

I am looking to get back into LIGHT biking on pavement, dirt roads, and the occasional trail once I drop a few lbs. While this has been...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-17, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,306
Posted By JackG79

That is great. I'm looking forward to these...

That is great. I'm looking forward to these experiences myself. Just trying to find that right bike for now.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-17, 11:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,411
Posted By JackG79

idk about him, but i can tell you that from my...

idk about him, but i can tell you that from my experience, I have just been more worried about the bike crumbling that weather or not the warranty would cover it.

I really wish that the Kona -...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-17, 11:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,674
Posted By JackG79

Wow. Great work. You should be super proud. ...

Wow. Great work. You should be super proud. I'll bet you feel a LOT better and have much more energy!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-17, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,849
Posted By JackG79

Hey Everyone!! I'm new around here.. My...

Hey Everyone!!

I'm new around here.. My name is Jack, and I m looking at getting back into Cycling after many years off.

I am trying to find a good strong bike to hold me up so that I can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-17, 11:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

Thanks Boz. Very nice of you to say!! When I...

Thanks Boz. Very nice of you to say!! When I had originally read Alex's first post. I can tell you that I was not happy, but I thought about responding negatively and just not coming back here....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

THIS right here sums up 100% of why my doctors...

THIS right here sums up 100% of why my doctors and Occupational/physical therapists have asked me to look into biking again as a form of activity. I CAN NOT power walk (as i saw suggested_ I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-17, 03:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

THIS right here summs up 100% of why my doctors...

THIS right here summs up 100% of why my doctors and Occupational/physical therapists have asked me to look into biking again as a form of activity. I CAN NOT power walk (as i saw suggested_ I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-17, 04:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

Billy D, Hudson Valley NY??? Albany Area???

Billy D, Hudson Valley NY??? Albany Area???
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-17, 02:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

I 100% agree with you, and that was the jist of...

I 100% agree with you, and that was the jist of the old thread I had read. That basically ANY bike will handle a person riding on the roads and taking it easy but that you have HAVE to keep an eye...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

I will look into this. THank you for the advice....

I will look into this. THank you for the advice. The steel forks and rigid Alum. frame look like the kind of bike that can handle what im looking for. Im not worried about a warranty or anything....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,808
Posted By JackG79

Biking at 380lbs

So I am getting over some major health issues that have kept me in the hospital. Often bed ridden, and for the last 2 years pretty much glued to the living room.

I have started PT, and am...
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