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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-09, 08:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,136
Posted By Big_D_WV

Thanks for the replies and your time. I did...

Thanks for the replies and your time.
I did look for the obvious before I posted this thread. I am dropping into high gear, I was hoping that was the problem before I asked anything.
As far as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-04-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,136
Posted By Big_D_WV

Running out of gear

Hey folks,
I've finally got back into 'taking care of me' after my moms bout with cancer. I seriously watch what and how much I eat, and I exercise religiously either on the treadmill or my bike....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-11-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 274
Posted By Big_D_WV

Been a while

I finally got out to ride- weather was awesome! last summer/fall I rode right at 400 miles until the weather turned crappy. I had plans on buying a trainer to use over the winter months but my mom...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-19-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By Big_D_WV

It just happened that way. He is a Cars fanatic...

It just happened that way. He is a Cars fanatic and he wasn't going to be satisfied with any other helmet after he seen that one.


That wasn't a very good choice for hydration, but the only store...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-17-08, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By Big_D_WV

Father's day present

My little guy who will be three this month, always throws a fit when I take off of the evenings to ride. I received an Instep trailer as my Father's Day gift. When I was assembling it on Sunday, all...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 407
Posted By Big_D_WV

Good luck and have a great time :thumb:

Good luck and have a great time :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-08, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 470
Posted By Big_D_WV

Thank you. My goal is back down to the mid 190's...

Thank you. My goal is back down to the mid 190's and 38" waist, but I'll be satisfied at 200- thats what I weighed when I got married 10 years ago and I felt great then. I'll never be a skinny...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-08, 05:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 470
Posted By Big_D_WV

About 10 miles outside of Huntington. Thanks...

About 10 miles outside of Huntington.

Thanks for the encouragement folks. It does help:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 470
Posted By Big_D_WV

Thanks bautieri. I do watch out for my knees as I...

Thanks bautieri. I do watch out for my knees as I have an old ACL and MCL injury that I was too stupid to take care of 15 years ago. I know immediately when I am overdoing it, and when it's getting...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 470
Posted By Big_D_WV

Hills gettin' easier, pants gettin' looser...

Gotta say, I am loving the riding. The hill that were kicking my arse a month ago are a breeze. Going up in a higher gear without getting winded and waiting on my neighbor to catch up:thumb: The...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-07-08, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Big_D_WV

I can't say much for the Noose, but I installed...

I can't say much for the Noose, but I installed the Lariat (red one) on my Vibe last week. Both carriers are the same other than the mounts. I'm sure the quality is just as high and for the price you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-08, 05:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By Big_D_WV

I got an email confirmation that it shipped out...

I got an email confirmation that it shipped out yesterday. I'll put up a picture after it gets here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-08, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By Big_D_WV

Never thought of mounting it that way. That may...

Never thought of mounting it that way. That may be the answer.

For ten bucks, if I don't like it then I'm not out much.

Thanks for the link:thumb:

Just ordered it. Thanks again for the help...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-08, 05:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By Big_D_WV

Adding more usuable space on handlebars.

Hi folks,
I recently got back into riding and bought a Giant Sedona ST. With this one being a comfort bike with upright bars, space is limited with the drop down to the stem area. I have my GPS...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,841
Posted By Big_D_WV

I'm about your size k_alaska within 20 pounds...

I'm about your size k_alaska within 20 pounds anyhow. I too bought a Giant Sedona. Only 68 miles since I picked it up last week, but it is holding up just fine. I paid like 250-something out the door.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-15-08, 05:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By Big_D_WV

Received a butt whoopin'

Wow. That hill didn't seem so steep in the car. I didn't realize how out of shape I actually am, I need to toss an oxygen tank in my backpack. Seriously though, it really felt good to get out of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-08, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By Big_D_WV

Bit the bullet(and praise of the shop)

Some of you may remember the thread about my wife buying me a Wally World bike. After getting a bit of a complex about it, I called a couple local shops, not very 'fat guy friendly' so I went a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,111
Posted By Big_D_WV

No, it's not that at all. I'd love to have the...

No, it's not that at all. I'd love to have the best of the best, but I'm in no position to do that right now... our son comes first. My wife heard me make a comment and she acted on that. I do know...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-08, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,111
Posted By Big_D_WV

A bit worried

I wish I'd had found this place earlier. I mentioned to my wife a few weeks ago that I'd like to get a bike to ride back and forth to work(actually hinting around that I wanted to buy a new...
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