hiking is great. i would go for a hike every day if we had trails around here. i enjoy it much more than running, and about equal with cycling.

Just stay on the elliptical machine, bump the angle up to 10-12, resistance up to 16-17, 400 watts baby!

I'm 6'3" and like 140.
But I'm sure that my metabolism will slow down in a while, also I could still put on an inch or two.

Holy cow. I don't think that I've tipped the lighter side of 150 since eighth grade.

Well... being built like a brick isn't a detriment to a cyclist after all! Glad I don't run. If I did people might make "Dwarfs are not built for running! Very dangerous for short distances but not meant for long jogs!" jokes at my expense.

I do both--20 mile commute, minimum, on the bike or on foot with a backpack.

To be honest, I haven't run to work for quite awhile--usually only while ramping up mileage for marathon training.

Fixed that for ya.

The only problem that I've found is in getting proper fit on bikes and keeping wheels true for more than 2 or 3 weeks.

You know, I've actually seen a Brick Poo-House. There's one behind an old Italianate "mansion" in Galena IL.... and unfortunately my torso rather did resemble it.

My problem is that I'm short... and so are my legs. I'm STILL riding the same bike I got when I was 14. I just don't fit anything bigger.

As for keeping wheels true... I got my own truing stand so I don't have to wait for the mechs.

Lucky. I'm 5"4" and it's extremely difficult for me to go lower than 150...