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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-07, 09:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,663
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

My first FLOP onto blacktop!

Hello Everyone,

Tonight I was riding my Kona Jake around my condo development and was kicking it up a notch at a rather fast pace because I am getting more comfortable with the bars/geometry of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-07, 06:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 887
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Did not try the drops yet......

I whole heartedly agree that it is amazing that we both went from plodding to sprinting.

One thing though, I did not use the drop bars at all, I feel that I am leaning WAY TOO FAR FORWARD!
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 887
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Kona Jake Post-Ride Verdict....

The Verdict is in:

The Kona Jake is AMAZING!!

What I experienced today was short of euphoric, I rode 10 miles my first time on JAKE.

This lil guy blows away my Specialized Hardrock in speed,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Thank you guys....

Your responses are welcome....... anyone with Kona Jake experience please steer me the right way.

Thank you guys for your replies.

Be safe,

-Danny ;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Mr. Stormcrowe, I love the "light" in...

Mr. Stormcrowe,

I love the "light" in parenthesis...lol...all 315 light pounds of me!

I did not receive my Jake yet but when I do, I want to road ride it like the Dickens.

I can not believe...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

UBER-CLYDE with a Kona Jake

Hello Community,

I am back in the saddle with another noob question.

I recently purchased a Kona Jake and have a question on the rims.

Do I have to replace the thin rims and tires because of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-07, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Thank you for your responses here and in my other...

Thank you for your responses here and in my other threads.

You have been very helpful and I do take your ideas in consideration.

No nights on the couch for me......... so I may be able to get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-07, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,102
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Thank you for all the great ideas!! I am...

Thank you for all the great ideas!!

I am concerned about dropping so much coin up front and not being able to use the bike from the factory. Get me? I feel for the price I should be able to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,102
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

About the rims..

Thank you for the information about spoke counts on a rim. I never thought that the spokes themselves would matter verse the rim itself, nonetheless it matters greatly.

Thanks again so much,
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-07, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

315 Pounds of Man on a Trek 2100zr?

Community,

Today I went to the bike shop to get measured on a Specialized Allez, but in the interim fell in love with the Trek 2100zr!

Does anyone over 300lbs ride these babies?

Here is the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-07, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,102
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Thank you Everyone!!

Community,

Thank you very much for all of your responses.

Well... Today I went to the bike shop where I purchased my Hardrock from. (I would say Local bike shop but they are forty minutes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-07, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,102
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

315 Pounder on an Specialized Allez?

Hello Everyone,

I am back with a noob question:

Can my 315 pound self commute 35+ mile roundtrip on a Specialized Allez?

I am trying to get my mileage up on my 07' Specialized Hardrock...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,057
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Congratulations!!

Good Luck with your new ride,

Be safe,

-Danny
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-07, 07:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,057
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

For what reason does this gentlemans thread get...

For what reason does this gentlemans thread get bumped into my thread from earlier this week?

I am not getting smart, I don't understand why though?

Thank you,

-Danny

P.S. Buy the bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,957
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

I purchased my bike with pure intent on "off-road...

I purchased my bike with pure intent on "off-road only" riding. BUT after the past few rain storms the trails were washed out and muddy. So I had to use the streets to break in my new stallion...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,957
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

By Gosh By Golly...

Thank You Everyone!

I need this communal support to back up my hypothesis of "my sit bones need time to adjust".

Truthfully I am amazed that for the amount of riding my novice a$$ has...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,957
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Super Clyde Needs Advice....

Hello Community,

I am extremely new to MTB and would like to start with a thank you to anyone who responds.

Ok here is my story:

I am currently 314lbs (Down from 360lbs in January) and just...
Forum: Introductions
05-04-07, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

I apologize....

East Hill,

I cordially apologize for my absurd vernacular...lol.

I wrote that as my "title" because I went trail riding for the first time this week and received a mouthful of sand off my...
Forum: Introductions
05-03-07, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

The beach trails

Hello,

I have walked my local beaches trails, lol.

Are you asking about one in particular? I live on the south shore near the Hamptons if that helps.

There are so many beaches lining the...
Forum: Introductions
05-03-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By DMSPECIALIZED

Eastern Long Islander Here!

Hello Fellow Riders,

I would like to start with a THANK YOU for having such a vast amount of information posted on this forum.

I am new to the MTB scene and dove in quite quickly. I purchased...
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