New rider, late to the game
09-14-10 | 09:58 AM
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From: Maryland
New rider, late to the game
Hi. I've decided to get into cycling to both lose weight and gain back some of my stamina. I'm a big guy (285#), and my knees are none to happy from wrestling in HS and other stupidities.
I'm looking for a bike now, specifically an older, steel frame road bike. The roads around me are packed with bikes, so I know there are places to ride. And the older steel frame because a) I'm cheap
and b) I'm fat
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I'm looking for a bike now, specifically an older, steel frame road bike. The roads around me are packed with bikes, so I know there are places to ride. And the older steel frame because a) I'm cheap
and b) I'm fat.
09-15-10 | 09:09 AM
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From: North Ridgeville, OH
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Walk More
Bike More
Hike More
Move More
Eat Less.
https://thestoutdog.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheStoutdog
09-15-10 | 10:27 AM
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Try Craigslist.org and Salvation Army.
Hi. I've decided to get into cycling to both lose weight and gain back some of my stamina. I'm a big guy (285#), and my knees are none to happy from wrestling in HS and other stupidities.
I'm looking for a bike now, specifically an older, steel frame road bike. The roads around me are packed with bikes, so I know there are places to ride. And the older steel frame because a) I'm cheap and b) I'm fat.
I'm looking for a bike now, specifically an older, steel frame road bike. The roads around me are packed with bikes, so I know there are places to ride. And the older steel frame because a) I'm cheap
and b) I'm fat.
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09-16-10 | 08:33 AM
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flypaca
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Beulah Colorado
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn paramount tandem, touring tandem French frame,MTB style tandem, Several solo bikes including a Kabuki from the 70's
Hi, Welcome and best of luck with the wt. loss. Falcons are good bikes and although they are definitely english they provide some nice riding at a good price point.
09-16-10 | 10:40 AM
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Honestly, I'm more focused on cardio. As little as 5 years ago I was in a marathon training program - I was slow, but steady. Now I can barely walk up the steps. Had a physical - heart good, just need to get my ass in gear.
