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Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-10, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,672
Posted By magilla

Thanks for the great response Menel.

Thanks for the great response Menel.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,672
Posted By magilla

Merlin - thanks for the graph - I saw that on...

Merlin - thanks for the graph - I saw that on another thread, and couldn't find it...

FYI - I already flipped the stem up and put the spacer that was on top underneath - it raised the bars about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,672
Posted By magilla

Since the handlebars are below the seat by 8 cm,...

Since the handlebars are below the seat by 8 cm, raising the handlebars vertically will shorten the reach, up to the point it will be shortest when the handlebars are horizontal with the seat.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,672
Posted By magilla

Fit Adjustment: Adjustable Stem vs. Stem Extender - Need Advice

Bought a 64cm (c-t) road bike.

All the bike fitment calculators showed 62cm (c-c) as the best fit for me, but I have arms that are 4cm longer than average, and a longer torso by 2cm. Figured a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-10, 04:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,551
Posted By magilla

I blame it on cell phone technology and the human...

I blame it on cell phone technology and the human condition of laziness...

Why be bothered to carry an extra 1 lb of necessary gear when you can leave it at home, and then have the capability...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,872
Posted By magilla

Man, I read the whole 2 pages of this thread, and...

Man, I read the whole 2 pages of this thread, and even though a newbie, I don't get what y'all are flaming Sundance '89 about...

I thought his OP and further posts made abundantly clear that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,744
Posted By magilla

Decided to pull the trigger on a Silver 2009...

Decided to pull the trigger on a Silver 2009 Motobecane Mirage Pro 64cm from eBay. 16 spd, sora FD3303 front, Tiagra rear, sora STI brake/shifters, tektro brakes, skye stem/bar, and truvativ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,744
Posted By magilla

Thanks for the replies so far. Teterider - The...

Thanks for the replies so far. Teterider - The Technium has 27" wheels now - was just looking to go to 700c when I upgrade the front and rear DRs and brakes. I temporarily forgot about the extended...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,744
Posted By magilla

Upgrade 1980's Raleigh Technium 440 or buy a Bikes-Direct.com road bike. Budget $400

Hi all, need your advice on what is doable vs. what is economical...

Clyde (6'4, 275), Ride to work (25 mi roundtrip) about 2-3 days a week when weather is nice. I average about 700-800 miles a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 04:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By magilla

Hey all, thanks again for all the info. ...

Hey all, thanks again for all the info.

Helmet was from Wally World or Target, can't remember. It'll do the trick. The only thing I don't like is the sweat falling into my sunglasses...
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By magilla

What can I expect / What is biking etiquette?

Hi all,

Got my 63 cm Raleigh Technium off eBay.

I ride 16 miles each way to work, mostly on a bike path and in a park.

Have done it about 18 days with a POS MTB, and it takes me about an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-07, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By magilla

Thanks!!! Y'all don't know how much it means to...

Thanks!!! Y'all don't know how much it means to get "justification" from others that know.

I am new to the whole biking thing ( I rode a Schwinn when I was a kid, and have a trash MTB from the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-07, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By magilla

Aluminum Raleigh for a Clyde?

Hi all, just bought a 63cm Raleigh Technium for 81.00 on eBay

Is this a decent bike, and will it last for a Clyde?

Main Frame Tube: 6013-T6 Thermal Bonded High Strength Heat Treated Aluminum...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-07, 09:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 949
Posted By magilla

Decent road bike?? Raleigh Technium??

Just purchased a 1986 Raleigh Technium 63cm road bike. :) 81.00 :D

So,is this a decent bike for commuting? Will the aluminum hold up? BTW, I am a CLYDE at 285...

Main Frame Tube:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-07, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,550
Posted By magilla

OK, so no pre-aging (I thought it made them...

OK, so no pre-aging (I thought it made them softer and break-in more rapidly)

So, back to the style:

B17, Flyer (Sprung B17), or B66 / 67 ??

Any comments?
Forum: Commuting
05-20-07, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By magilla

Best Seat For A Commute??? What style Brooks?

Posted this on the Clydesdale Forum also...

Originally was a question about the neckless Hobson Easy Seat, but now it's about the Brooks.

So, question becomes:

6'4", 285 on a 64cm Schwinn...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-07, 06:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,550
Posted By magilla

B17, Sprung B17 ("Flyer"), or B66 for commuting? ...

B17, Sprung B17 ("Flyer"), or B66 for commuting?

Also, I can afford 15.00 extra if the "Pre-aging" is worth it. Is this a gimmick?

(I know, I know - I'm sometimes susceptible to advertising...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,550
Posted By magilla

What's the take on the Hobson Easy Seat for a Clyde

Been looking around for a seat for my Schwinn 63cm road bike that I will commute to work back and forth 16 miles a day.

Trying to find a good seat for a Clyde, and came across the "Easy Seat"
...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-07, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,052
Posted By magilla

I am a magilla clyde (6'4" 285) and commute 15-18...

I am a magilla clyde (6'4" 285) and commute 15-18 miles each way, for 30-35 miles.

Nike compression / jogging shorts under nylon or cotton blend shorts for modesty. Works great!!

No padding.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-15-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,738
Posted By magilla

$90 for the bike and $100 for shipping....ughhh...

$90 for the bike and $100 for shipping....ughhh on the shipping

I still think it was a fair deal for $190. Maybe not. Oh well, I got a classic, right??

Thanks for the tip on the stem. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-07, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,738
Posted By magilla

Barndoor, sent you a pm Here is the bike I...

Barndoor, sent you a pm

Here is the bike I won on eBay:


Extra Tall 10 Speed Schwinn Le Tour III Road Bike

Hi,

This auction is for a great condition Schwinn Le Tour Road Bike. This...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,738
Posted By magilla

Update: Got a 1977 63cm Schwinn Le Tour III off...

Update: Got a 1977 63cm Schwinn Le Tour III off eBay as a starter bike. Yeah, it's not the best, but it was only 90 bucks. I will make a few upgrades, get it tuned, and then bike for a year.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-07, 03:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,738
Posted By magilla

Durff. Typo. My pants inseam measurement is...

Durff. Typo. My pants inseam measurement is 34", not 32". I'm a newbie to bike measuring, but how much difference between bicycle inseam and pants inseam is there?

I lost the bid on the 1977...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-07, 09:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,738
Posted By magilla

Thanks for all of the replies - I spent...

Thanks for all of the replies -

I spent the better part of the day out at three local LBS's.

The first (Chainwheel) is an upper-end bike store with primarily Giant, Cannon, and some really...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-07, 10:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,738
Posted By magilla

Gorilla Needs Good Cheap Touring Bike for Daily Commute

Hi All - I have searched and read for two hours now, but nothing is really helping me.

Just turned 40, gained about 35 lbs over the last 2-3 years, with ups and downs. Was never over 275 and then...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-07, 10:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,619
Posted By magilla

mkadam68, Seriously, it's the sugar. Quit...

mkadam68,

Seriously, it's the sugar. Quit the gatorade and go for the crystal light lemonade.

I'm 6'4" and 285 today, and just started riding back and forth to work, to get back down to...
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