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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-13, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 860
Posted By bbeck

Congrats

Congrats
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
Posted By bbeck

Brooks B17 is a little softer than some models....

Brooks B17 is a little softer than some models. Try a Brooks Team Pro. It uses a stiffer hide. I had one for a while but could never get it to break in. I now ride a sprung version of the B17 and so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-13, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,157
Posted By bbeck

Congrats on the bike purchase. As stated above...

Congrats on the bike purchase. As stated above give it some time. We all went through sore butt the first little while. I always recommend give it ten rides the reevaluate the saddle.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-13, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 736
Posted By bbeck

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-13, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 834
Posted By bbeck

Awesome Ride!

Awesome Ride!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-13, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By bbeck

looking at the website it says it has 32 spoke...

looking at the website it says it has 32 spoke double wall wheels. that's more than my Specialized Sequoia and i out weigh ya a little.

i would ride it until the wheels fall off or you decide on a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 816
Posted By bbeck

Congrats looks great!

Congrats looks great!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-13, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By bbeck

Congrats

Congrats
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,316
Posted By bbeck

I think once you get the bike you will find it...

I think once you get the bike you will find it easy to mount and dismount. It sounds as if you were on a trainer mounting and dismounting.
That changes everything because the bike is held straight...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-13, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By bbeck

Awesome!

Awesome!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 20,918
Posted By bbeck

Nothing exciting still getting my legs after...

Nothing exciting still getting my legs after being off the bike for a year and a half.

http://app.strava.com/activities/72271020
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By bbeck

looks like a great idea.

looks like a great idea.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,682
Posted By bbeck

Cool Ride!

Cool Ride!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-13, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 892
Posted By bbeck

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-13, 08:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,684
Posted By bbeck

Hang in there I had an episode where i popped 2...

Hang in there I had an episode where i popped 2 tubes in a row trying to repair a flat. I ended up taking it to the LBS in a fluster. I handed it to him in disgust and said fix it! His trick was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By bbeck

Congrats on the decision to purchase a bike. I...

Congrats on the decision to purchase a bike. I understand budgets but with bicycles you almost always get what you pay for.

With your weight you can pick and choose. Are you wanting a mountain...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-13, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By bbeck

Kudos :thumb:

Kudos :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,159
Posted By bbeck

I said this the other day. If you are going to...

I said this the other day. If you are going to purchase your saddle online try Nashbar. I purchased a Brooks Team Pro. I rode it a year then it sat another year while I recovered from surgery. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-13, 07:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,611
Posted By bbeck

Congrats on the miles and the bike. I have the...

Congrats on the miles and the bike. I have the same bike bought new.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-13, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By bbeck

Welcome! You have already discovered the...

Welcome!

You have already discovered the most important gear you hope to never use. Get you a seat bag. Fill it with flat repair items. I do not like repairing tubes on the ride. I carry 1 or 2...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By bbeck

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 03:31 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 20,918
Posted By bbeck

Here is today's ride. My strength is coming back...

Here is today's ride. My strength is coming back but it is slow.:rolleyes:

http://app.strava.com/activities/71442765
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 20,918
Posted By bbeck

Ill play. Here is my very first strava ride....

Ill play. Here is my very first strava ride. Nothing special. I was feeling sick but rode anyway.

http://app.strava.com/activities/70943581
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-13, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,219
Posted By bbeck

Congrats on making your goal.

Congrats on making your goal.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-13, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By bbeck

I was your friends same height and weight a few...

I was your friends same height and weight a few years ago and close now. My first bike was a Raleigh M60 mountain bike. Great bike the dealer helped with a few adjustments. I took out that day on a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-13, 08:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,601
Posted By bbeck

Sexy bike. I wanted an LHT when I bought my...

Sexy bike. I wanted an LHT when I bought my current bike. Today I still want one. Santa may have to leave one under our tree this year.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-13, 03:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,119
Posted By bbeck

I think we all do to an extent. I love food, I...

I think we all do to an extent. I love food, I love colds drinks, I love sugar and cream in my coffee, I love to eat sweet things at any time if the day. But if I want to live every day the lord...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-13, 09:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,453
Posted By bbeck

I run 25's on mine @ 330# & 110 psi with no...

I run 25's on mine @ 330# & 110 psi with no issues. Im running gatorskins now had hard case lites on before. Both great tires and only one pinch flat running low pressure.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-13, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By bbeck

Congrats! i miss commuting to work.

Congrats! i miss commuting to work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-13, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 426
Posted By bbeck

Good Luck!

Good Luck!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,208
Posted By bbeck

i was never added to the list. are we still...

i was never added to the list. are we still adding to this?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,729
Posted By bbeck

Clydes can make all the clicks and noises come...

Clydes can make all the clicks and noises come out. i had clicks coming from the BB once and the head tube another time. cheap pedals started creaking once as well. have them put you on a trainer and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-13, 05:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,437
Posted By bbeck

We are not eating clean but healthy'r. A lot of...

We are not eating clean but healthy'r.
A lot of the foods and recipe we are using are based on the "super foods".
Veggies and lean protein. Last week I made a couple of cold soups and salads, beet...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,995
Posted By bbeck

Not to hijack the thread but it is not a typo....

Not to hijack the thread but it is not a typo. They have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Blew my mind I thought I had purchased it a year or so. She told me no it had been two years. I said I guess...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,034
Posted By bbeck

At 326 today and 360 months ago I ride at 105-110...

At 326 today and 360 months ago I ride at 105-110 psi. No reason to severely over inflate.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-13, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,995
Posted By bbeck

Will not be long before 46 miles isn't a jaw...

Will not be long before 46 miles isn't a jaw dropper.

Like the others said get a bag and fill it with flat repair stuff. For me that's a spare tube, a couple of co2 cartridges. Also have a multi...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-13, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By bbeck

The trainer has been nice to have. I have noticed...

The trainer has been nice to have. I have noticed that on outside rides I find my self coasting less. You get used to pedaling all the time.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-13, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By bbeck

My steam is comng back fairly quick. being a big...

My steam is comng back fairly quick. being a big guy you never completely loose your legs. I am slow in the hills but the distance is coming back quick. When I quit riding with the injury I was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By bbeck

Back Again!

Once again I have made my way back to my Bicycle with intentions of Weight Loss and Improved health. A year and half or so ago I tore my biceps tendon in my right arm. After healing and recovery I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-13, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 879
Posted By bbeck

Awesome

Awesome
Forum: For Sale
07-26-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 389,640
Posted By bbeck

Have a nearly new Brooks Team Pro Honey Want...

Have a nearly new Brooks Team Pro Honey

Want Brooks B17? May consider other Brooks Saddles.
Forum: Southeast
09-27-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By bbeck

How many folks are riding in the Nashville Tour de Cure

I know it is a bit early. Who is gonna ride May 19th of 2012? Here is the LINK (http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TennesseeArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8072) to the page for more info. Here is a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,010
Posted By bbeck

After several years of riding mine and realizing...

After several years of riding mine and realizing I bought the wrong bike if it were me and I was in the market for a Clyde worthy road bike to commute on or ride distance I would buy this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 328
Posted By bbeck

I want to see your dimples :)

I ahve had my Brooks Team Pro for a year or so. I only rode around 1000 miles last year and getting a slow start this year. I can now see dimples starting to show on my saddle but it looks like they...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-11, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 812
Posted By bbeck

Congrats on the goal! I had a similar flat happen...

Congrats on the goal! I had a similar flat happen to me my first year back on the bike. I had been riding a few weeks on the greenway in Nashville. I had not purchased a pump for the bike nor any...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 357
Posted By bbeck

Tour de Cure 2011 Nashville/Murfreesboro Tn is in the books!

I just thought I would share a few pics of this Clyde riding in Nashville's Tour de Cure. I had planned to ride the 30 with my wife and several new riders from work. My wife had shoulder surgery and...
Forum: Charity Events
05-25-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 30,929
Posted By bbeck

no the medals are not standard. every ride has a...

no the medals are not standard. every ride has a different commity and does diferent things to congadulate you. the medal is sweet! I am going to send this picture to our rep. i think its a great...
Forum: Southeast
05-20-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 448
Views: 61,630
Posted By bbeck

whos riding in the Tour de Cure in M'boro...

whos riding in the Tour de Cure in M'boro tomorrow?
Forum: Southeast
05-19-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 699
Posted By bbeck

The Nashville Area MPO invites you to participate

:thumb: I got this in a email this morning and thought some may want to participate.




Greetings, Middle Tennessee cyclists and friends!

The Nashville Area MPO invites you to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-11, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By bbeck

Congrats on the Metric!! i did my first one last...

Congrats on the Metric!! i did my first one last fall. I am still yearning for the first full century.
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