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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By Rohan

Thats cool. I also did my first metric century...

Thats cool. I also did my first metric century today also. I had a 2 or 3 thousand foot climb mixed in with mine though.

Hurray for metric centuries, time to work up to a real century.

5...
Forum: Recumbent
06-08-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,911
Posted By Rohan

"No randomized controlled trials have been done...

"No randomized controlled trials have been done on the subject."

So, until somebody puts together a scientific study, it is ALL opinion.

I still say that governments(both state, local and...
Forum: Recumbent
06-07-10, 08:20 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,911
Posted By Rohan

Closetbiker wrote: "I think many riders realize...

Closetbiker wrote: "I think many riders realize a bicycle helmet can help with some superficial injuries, but not as many realize they have not as great a record at preventing more serious...
Forum: Recumbent
04-18-10, 07:53 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,911
Posted By Rohan

So, how about some numbers then. ...

So, how about some numbers then.

http://www.bhsi.org/stats.htm

Most of the stats are given sources, and they speak for themselves.

Again I will ask, show me some evidence that wearing a...
Forum: Recumbent
04-18-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,234
Posted By Rohan

Because recumbents are fun and fast. They match...

Because recumbents are fun and fast. They match my personality(same reason I have an Alaskan Malamute) because they are so different from what is normal(that being a safety bike).

I choose not to...
Forum: Recumbent
04-18-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,911
Posted By Rohan

While I do not feel it is the Federal...

While I do not feel it is the Federal government's job to demand I wear a helmet(nor to tell anybody else to), I always wear a bike helmet. The risk of being permanently brain damaged while much...
Forum: Recumbent
08-19-08, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By Rohan

I have been considering purchasing a...

I have been considering purchasing a quality(1000$ + or -) mountain bike, as my Vision recumbent is not built to go on any of the bike trails that surround me(they are all dirt track off road...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By Rohan

I use my Garmin c330 gps to track what I do(I...

I use my Garmin c330 gps to track what I do(I bought it for Over the road trucking) I just put it in my side pouch on my bike and take off. That is why I look at miles, but when I do ride I go for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-08, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By Rohan

First nearly 20mile

My GPS said it was 20 miles, but while actually doing it it told me it was only 19 miles. I managed to keep up a 15mph average. The last two hills knocked me down from 15.4 down to 15

To put...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,454
Posted By Rohan

I would hazard to guess that the bearings and...

I would hazard to guess that the bearings and wheel quality, size, and tire, and the gearing have much more to do with how fast on a bike you are, than the 10 or 20 pounds difference in weight. If...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,446
Posted By Rohan

As a recumbent driver, a mirror is a necessity. ...

As a recumbent driver, a mirror is a necessity. I use a helmet mounted mirror, which for the most part works out very well. I tried a eye glasses mirror when I was deciding on a mirror, and it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 666
Posted By Rohan

You could sit on your bike and pretend to be...

You could sit on your bike and pretend to be riding? I dislike rain also, and its been raining here far to often for my liking.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 454
Posted By Rohan

Addicted

I'm afraid I may be addicted to bicycling. As a kid, the only exercise I really enjoyed was bicycling. About the only thing different now is I like light weight lifting now also. I only started...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-08, 06:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,425
Posted By Rohan

I find because of how I look and act, many many...

I find because of how I look and act, many many people assume My I.Q. hovers around 70. I get a kick out of the look on their face when they find out differently. I like the word assume though, you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-08, 06:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,267
Posted By Rohan

I think you missed my point turboturtle, I've...

I think you missed my point turboturtle, I've seen somebody that was 6'4" weighed about 175 lbs do the same set of exercises as me(for a Driving job), and as I was hardly affected by them. He came...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-08, 12:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,867
Posted By Rohan

I"ll just agree with everybody that has said,...

I"ll just agree with everybody that has said, "buy quality"! There are some things that cheap tools would be ok on, but I cant imagine anything with the word carbon in it as one of them. You will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,267
Posted By Rohan

It is quite possible to be "fat" and be in...

It is quite possible to be "fat" and be in terrific shape. Its also quite possible to be a bean pole and be terribly out of shape, enough to be hazardous to you health. I personally like the word;...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,425
Posted By Rohan

This is my theory, take it or leave it. In the...

This is my theory, take it or leave it. In the U.S.A. I've already seen fuel prices start to impact the transportation(read: heavy truck) industry. The railroads have doubled business(cheaper by...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-08, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By Rohan

I ride a Vision recumbent, and it took about 5...

I ride a Vision recumbent, and it took about 5 miles before I was comfortable on it. One trick, always be in a low gear to start off. On a bent, you cant push off with your feet, so it helps to be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By Rohan

Txvintage, you lost 16lbs in a month?! Wow,...

Txvintage, you lost 16lbs in a month?! Wow, thats amazing, and at the same time inspirational(as I'm near 270 myself, and just got my bike Monday) Congratulations, and keep it up.

And about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 274
Posted By Rohan

My new recumbent and ride

I Picked up my Vision SWB recumbent last Friday(may 30) and had my first real(although shortish) ride. Keep in mind this is the first bike I've ridden in about 10 years.

Photos:
(I don't know...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-08, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 341
Posted By Rohan

My new Recumbent

I Picked up my Vision SWB recumbent last Friday(may 30) and had my first real(although shortish) ride. Keep in mind this is the first bike I've ridden in about 10 years.

Photo:
(I don't know how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,736
Posted By Rohan

From all of my reaserch that I did before getting...

From all of my reaserch that I did before getting my recumbent, I found that Sun recumbents are a good place I found to start, both in strength and in cost for a first recumbent. I suppose if you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By Rohan

yarrrr...shiver me timbers. What be arong wit...

yarrrr...shiver me timbers. What be arong wit being a pirate! Wharrs me rum!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,845
Posted By Rohan

I"m going to through in my 2cents. I've...

I"m going to through in my 2cents.

I've thought about and struggled with my weight/health for a very long time now. The hardest thing for me(and many others, from what I have read about it) is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-08, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 700
Posted By Rohan

I use a Sony dsc-w7. I"m very happy with it, on...

I use a Sony dsc-w7. I"m very happy with it, on the 1 gig card I bought I can take about 250 7mp pics, it uses AA battries, and the ones that come with it seem to last quite a long time.

link
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