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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-18-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,963
Posted By monogodo

I never was able to get back on Mounjaro with my...

I never was able to get back on Mounjaro with my new insurance, because they will ONLY cover it for a full Diabetes diagnosis. Not for pre-diabetes.

But because of my wife's great insurance...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-18-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,963
Posted By RH Clark

I cut carbs down to less than 20 grams per day...

I cut carbs down to less than 20 grams per day and steadily lost 10-12 lbs. per month for nearly 2 years. I felt bad the first 2 weeks with low energy but when ketosis kicked in, I had good energy....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 500
Posted By plonz

For basic pedaling around, I’m all about that...

For basic pedaling around, I’m all about that Paramount. One of my fave mtb paint jobs from the 90s. I think it has serious cool factor. The Kona is just too ordinary IMO.

Then again, I unloaded...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-10-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,963
Posted By exercion

Good to hear from you. I'm not a year into it, am...

Good to hear from you. I'm not a year into it, am down 42 lbs. I've been going to a barbell class at a local gym usually 3 days a week,ago my weight seems to have plateaued at the moment, but...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,479
Posted By HelpSingularity

I admit it: I'm a sucker for a pretty face. ...

I admit it: I'm a sucker for a pretty face.
When I see a classic ride with a near pristine finish and good overall condition, and it's a bike I've always admired, boom, valuations out the window.
I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 885
Posted By P!N20

Hopefully you coughed up for a nice bottle of...

Hopefully you coughed up for a nice bottle of wine

https://images.vivino.com/thumbs/LU6Ah2uyRYCC063XMcCA4g_375x500.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 885
Posted By Bianchi84

Bianchi owners on a budget might opt for this: ...

Bianchi owners on a budget might opt for this:
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-23-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,963
Posted By arex

I'm going to talk to my doctor next week about...

I'm going to talk to my doctor next week about Ozempic. Realizing that my obesity isn't going to fix itself following my knee infection 15 months ago, and my overall health is cratering.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,963
Posted By Kish

I've been on Wegovy for over a year now and it's...

I've been on Wegovy for over a year now and it's been interesting to say the least. Now that I'm on 2.4mg things are way easier with hardly any side effects and I've identified what foods work for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-28-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By Strawbunyan

1st MTB

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Alpaka
Wanted to get a bike to start riding to work because i feel old...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,963
Posted By Shredhead757

So, I had Semaglutude, along with Metformin,...

So, I had Semaglutude, along with Metformin, firstly as a weekly injection, then later, when it became unavailable in the UK, in tablet form. Both forms of the drug controlled my blood sugars...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,359
Posted By Trakhak

Must be close to the record for a zombie thread...

Must be close to the record for a zombie thread reboot (2005 to 2024). The recent rise in the rate of new posters reviving ancient threads probably reflects AI improvements in search algorithms.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-06-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,963
Posted By arex

https://gizmodo.com/zepbound-tirzepatide-blood-pre...

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-11-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,454
Posted By Caliwild

Having ridden this bike a few times, I agree that...

Having ridden this bike a few times, I agree that it's really much better than a beater. Despite its weight, it rides very smoothly and out-of-saddle acceleration is fantastic. The new tires are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-02-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,560
Posted By Jeff Neese

If you had one as a kid (like me), it's certainly...

If you had one as a kid (like me), it's certainly worth $90 for the novelty/nostalgia factor. That's assuming you don't have to put much into it. The one you linked to appears to be in great...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-02-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,560
Posted By Sedgemop

If you want it, then it's worth $90.

If you want it, then it's worth $90.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,261
Posted By Wildwood

My earliest test ride on Ti in the 90's,...

My earliest test ride on Ti in the 90's, Litespeed's tourer, left me unimpressed = bit whippy for me. I test rode a Merlin years later and was blown away by the ride. It had some new Reynolds carbon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,338
Posted By Koyote

My thought: you should probably ride the bike...

My thought: you should probably ride the bike before deciding that some component is not good enough for you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,084
Posted By Wildwood

They are both fake, to make me look young....

They are both fake, to make me look young. :thumb:. It's the fashion these days.

edit: any smile or smirk is not fake, just a reflection of my cycling hobby. :)





clear your handlebars...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,084
Posted By Wildwood

Red carpet attire ...

Red carpet attire
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Your basic black & white, nice & tight, ready for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,084
Posted By VegasJen

As I eluded to in my jersey thread, I really...

As I eluded to in my jersey thread, I really don't buy/wear cycling specific gear. Except for gloves. I always wear gloves.

Fairly recent picture from Santa Barbara triathlon earlier this year....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,140
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Wow, you have a hell of a commute! (I thought...

Wow, you have a hell of a commute!
(I thought NYC was bad)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,140
Posted By t2p

as a group - pro motocross riders are among the...

as a group - pro motocross riders are among the most fit of all (tested) professional athletes

I actually initially got into bicycling to get in better shape for off road motorcycling
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-10-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,063
Posted By SurferRosa

https://y.yarn.co/e55b7b4d-7386-455c-985b-18f6d154...

https://y.yarn.co/e55b7b4d-7386-455c-985b-18f6d1543811_screenshot.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,953
Posted By redshift1

I was considering spending this Sunday morning...

I was considering spending this Sunday morning drinking coffee and surfing the Net. After reading the above inspirational story, I've decided to finish my first coffee and then go riding ! Thanks !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 01:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,255
Posted By Andy_K

This is almost 2024. Time to go electric. ...

This is almost 2024. Time to go electric.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53143717237_93dd6034de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oY8rCR)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-19-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By Bianchigirll

Good Morning. Sorry I'm late to the party what...

Good Morning. Sorry I'm late to the party what woulkd you like to know? Your Strada LX is an '87 model and was a goo dbasic bike. The World Champion sticker doesn't have any really bearing on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-14-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By veganbikes

Wow so you cannot even defend anything you say?...

Wow so you cannot even defend anything you say? All you have is silly misspelled personal insults claiming I am a stalker because I answered a post on a forum I have been an active member of for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-23, 11:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 819
Posted By mstateglfr

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,860
Posted By dfritch

Going from 384 pounds down to 200, sitting...

Going from 384 pounds down to 200, sitting comfortably at 221 right now, I had several plateaus on my journey, which took over three years. When I hit one, my nutritionist would give me a cheat day,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,500
Posted By KPREN

It doesn't make it wrong either. That all...

It doesn't make it wrong either.
That all depends on the definition of a "better workout". A better workout entirely depends on individual needs and not on any generalization's. A better workout...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,306
Posted By indyfabz

An e-bike replaces some of your effort. Let’s say...

An e-bike replaces some of your effort. Let’s say 15 miles in 1hr. Who would burn more calories over the same course? The person with the “motor” assist or the person without?

And having once lost...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,963
Posted By monogodo

I completely understand the limitations &...

I completely understand the limitations & drawbacks to using it.

I view it as a tool to help me lose the bulk of the excess weight I have, and help to renew the use of good eating habits (portion...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,809
Posted By 79pmooney

And fun! big chainring posted my Raleigh...

And fun! big chainring posted my Raleigh Competition. He snuck into my garage, nabbed it, stripped off every part but perhaps the rear brake caliper (is that a Weinmann?), put some decals back on,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By Reynolds 531

The whole exercise is worthwhile, simply because...

The whole exercise is worthwhile, simply because of the Celeste cable housing
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-28-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,101
Posted By Repack Rider

When I sold mountain bikes in the '80s, I took my...

When I sold mountain bikes in the '80s, I took my Ritchey on a number of century rides. I had no trouble keeping up.

I modified my bike with a light set of wheels and close-ratio gears, used the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,448
Posted By Vinnems

Mixte is just a frame style. No reason you can't...

Mixte is just a frame style. No reason you can't slap a nice group set on one and go hard.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,275
Posted By rumrunn6

:thumb: do it now, I mean make your plans now....

:thumb:
do it now, I mean make your plans now. the end of June/beg. of July is the best weather in New England & usually before the sharks show up :D
the traffic isn't nuts until after July 4th,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-06-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,576
Posted By rumrunn6

last night I decided that yes, I need a mountain...

last night I decided that yes, I need a mountain bike
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,275
Posted By rumrunn6

the options are mind boggling. regarding the...

the options are mind boggling.

regarding the vineyard here's my breakdown
Edgartown - shopping
South Beach - ocean waves
Oak Bluffs - bars restaurants ice cream
Vineyard Haven - quiet port...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,275
Posted By Route 66

:thumb: I like an E-bike that doesn't look like...

:thumb: I like an E-bike that doesn't look like an E-bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-02-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,275
Posted By rumrunn6

let us know! looks gorgeous! go get it dirty :D ...

let us know! looks gorgeous! go get it dirty :D

Wifey & I rented electric hybrids for tooling around Martha's Vineyard. OMG we loved them, as auto replacements. we love "the button". got me...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-30-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,275
Posted By veganbikes

That is a sweet ride, enjoy it. Enjoy all bikes...

That is a sweet ride, enjoy it. Enjoy all bikes (and sandwiches). I think in terms of E-MTB Specialized does some of the best stuff, really good suspension kinematics and I do like the feel of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,132
Posted By BTinNYC

Ignore the heretical incantations for...

Ignore the heretical incantations for modification, a new bike is clearly called for.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,100
Posted By daywood

Looks like a fun project. I would think the...

Looks like a fun project. I would think the squeaking crankset would be from the bottom bracket and would try lubing it it’s a loose bearing type or replacing it if it’s a cartridge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,100
Posted By bikemig

Very nice. I'm a big fan of old MTBs and they...

Very nice. I'm a big fan of old MTBs and they make fine all around bikes. It's as if they were made to ride on gravel roads, :). It's hard to go wrong with a quality frame built with Tange prestige...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,131
Posted By vespasianus

You're telling me; I knew her mother.

You're telling me; I knew her mother.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,131
Posted By Dylansbob

This makes me feel old.

This makes me feel old.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Posted By n2t

Nah, it's not like that. This is kinda our...

Nah, it's not like that. This is kinda our relationship. It's all in good fun and funds are shared. I stole her poodle as my hunting dog the last few trips out, worth about three grand. I needed...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-23-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,081
Posted By 79pmooney

My advice? Very simple - embrace the body and...

My advice? Very simple - embrace the body and abilities you were given. Find the sports and events that highlight those gifts. I was gifted the body you seem to want, 6' 1/2" and 145 pounds in...
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