The weight results are in!!!
09-19-11 | 05:42 AM
#26
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Stockholm, SD
Bikes: My daily ride is a Batavus, Marin (steel & carbon) only rode it a few times since I came back from the island. Dahon single spd. that's been all over the world with me. 1930's Hercules I'm trying to gather parts to restore it. A Royal Enfield.
the question I have is this: so have you ridden a modern bike? people say "I like the look of old bikes" and I just say: really? is that why you ride a bike? I mean, sure you want a nice looking bike, but does anyone really care what it looks like? why don't you care about how it rides? how well do those brakes work? works good huh? how does it compare to dura ace? I'm willing to bet they flex. I was out riding a few years ago and I see this old guy on a modone and I said "sweet ride" and he said that he got it a few months ago and loves it. he said that he was riding an old mountain bike for more than 20 years. he did not intend on getting a new bike, but he went into a LBS for some service and the guy said take it out for a spin. he was sold the minute he got on it.
It is a beautiful bike and rides pretty good. However, it it is a little twitchy for my likes anymore.
My riding style has changes a lot over the last few years. Although I ride a lot; I ride slower and, can I say, more purposefully. My weight is still down there where I can get with the program but I rarely do anymore unless my son eggs me on. He's the hotdog now; I've passed the torch and the bike to him. I'll ride this old heavy steel bike with the relaxed geometry and low bottom bracket to the grave.
Simran
09-19-11 | 06:27 AM
#27
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From: Twin Cities, MN
I agree with you for the most part but one thing... I am 6'2 at 150 pounds and do not look or feel anorexic at all so be considerate please. You should NOT feel self conscious about being 165. I was 167 about 7 months ago but p90x (highly recommended) and a hospital stay made me lose 17 pounds. 15% body fat isn't really too bad. Depending on you metabolism, eating healthy 90% of the time and a descent amount of working out would get you down to 8-10%. All you need are dumbbells, and a pull up bar (minimum) and ride your bike for cardio and you will find yourself in ideal shape in no time. Here are my 2.5 month results of doing these things (never went to a gym). In this pic I was 155. Anorexic? You need any tips, let me know. You don't have to feel self conscious. If you really do, change it. And don't pay a lot of money to get fit. I only spent around 150 bucks on dial in dumbbells, push up bars, pull up bar, and other minor **** like workout shorts.
Other than that, I think it is kind of ridiculous to spend so much money on a bike UNLESS one is a professional racer or something that completely justifies it.
P.S I know my flexing face looks silly!...
Other than that, I think it is kind of ridiculous to spend so much money on a bike UNLESS one is a professional racer or something that completely justifies it.
P.S I know my flexing face looks silly!...
