Originally Posted by
Mr. Beanz
You are 265 lbs and can crank up a "steep" climb in the mid-ring without touching the tallest cog in back? That's great!
....You should skip the compact and go with a standard double!
Haha...well thanks. At 265 keep in mind that I'm also 6'5. I guess I'm built like a linebacker (even though I was a soccer player...but a keeper at that). So while I have some weight that I definitely want to lose, I have a decent amount of muscle that I worry can cause more wear and tear on a bike. I guess that's what I really worry about with being a clyde. Not just the excess weight, but also the extra force that comes with the weight combined with the muscle. Ugh...I don't know.
I'm planning to look at the crank arm again tonight and get it all tightened up, but I think it's definitely time to take it out to the shop for my first free tune up. It'll give me some peace of mind.