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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-16, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By Street Pedaler

I've not ever tried one but am interested in...

I've not ever tried one but am interested in hearing what you think about it. Please let us know.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-16, 11:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,082
Posted By Street Pedaler

I'm probably not the best person to answer this...

I'm probably not the best person to answer this one just due to the nature of my injuries and subsequent repair work. My situation was pretty extensive and I've also got some ongoing situations in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,082
Posted By Street Pedaler

When my Surgeon looked at my MRI prior to my...

When my Surgeon looked at my MRI prior to my second surgery, his exact words to me were, "Jesus! Your backs a fu**ing mess!", lol. I'd wasn't sure whether to be proud or scared to death. You're...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,082
Posted By Street Pedaler

Finally, I thread I can contribute to! I'm 50 and...

Finally, I thread I can contribute to! I'm 50 and have had two major lower lumbar surgeries. Between the two, I've had discs removed at L3, L4, and L5, fusions, decrompressions, bone grafts, work...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-16, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 826
Posted By Street Pedaler

Welcome and welcome back to cycling. 40 miles for...

Welcome and welcome back to cycling. 40 miles for a first ride in a decade is awesome. I'm just coming back from a three year absence and have three rides under my belt for just barely over 30 miles....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-16, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 572
Posted By Street Pedaler

I wish that I could say that I was having to...

I wish that I could say that I was having to force myself to take it easy but, trust me, I'm so out of shape and out of Bike Shape, that I really have no choice. If I can hit 15 miles by the end of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 572
Posted By Street Pedaler

3 Years Off, 3 Days on

Not the greatest of training schedules, lol. First three days of riding behind me after a three year medical lay-off. Did just over 8 miles on Friday, a little over 10 Saturday, and 12 and a bit this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Street Pedaler

Haha. Perfect! :)

Haha. Perfect! :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-16, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Street Pedaler

One day and one mile at a time. That's all we can...

One day and one mile at a time. That's all we can do. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-16, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Street Pedaler

Hey, Jethro. It's frustrating, isn't it? I mean,...

Hey, Jethro. It's frustrating, isn't it? I mean, at some point, you started riding and had to go thru all of the "new rider blues". But you got thru them and kept on truckin'. Then, "BAM!", an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-16, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Street Pedaler

Thanks, everybody! I'd say that it felt awesome...

Thanks, everybody! I'd say that it felt awesome but that wouldn't be quite honest. It hurt, lol. But it was a good kind of hurt. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-16, 08:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Street Pedaler

Wasn't Sure I'd See This Day

Hi, everybody. This morning I took my first ride since August 20, 2013. It wasn't long, eight miles, but considering that only six weeks ago I wasn't sure if I'd ever ride again or that, if I did, it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-16, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,642
Posted By Street Pedaler

Hi. I haven't posted here in about three years....

Hi. I haven't posted here in about three years. My last ride was in August of 2013. I got sidelined for three years due to a very minor injury that blew up into a huge infection (Staph). Between...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-13, 03:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,541
Posted By Street Pedaler

I've never done one, either. The closest I come...

I've never done one, either. The closest I come is using the Charity Miles App on my iPhone. It's free and all it costs me is the time and sweat that I'd burn doing what I'm doing anyway. I like to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,602
Posted By Street Pedaler

I ride in rain as long as it's not raining so...

I ride in rain as long as it's not raining so hard that visibility and safety become an issue. I actually love riding in a nice steady shower. I'm just weird that way but I love the sound of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-13, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 836
Posted By Street Pedaler

That's an impressive first ride. My first was...

That's an impressive first ride. My first was only 2.5 miles and I seriously thought I was going to cry. My second, third, fourth, and fifth rides were also only 2.5 miles. The only difference...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-13, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By Street Pedaler

Finally got to take a test ride on the V Flow...

Finally got to take a test ride on the V Flow Max. Initial reaction is all positive. Sits Bones are sore but that's actually encouraging. This saddle, while having a bit more cushion is a lot more...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-13, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By Street Pedaler

Yeah, nose width could be an issue but I THINK my...

Yeah, nose width could be an issue but I THINK my issue with the other saddle was more to do with nose angle and the cut out being just a bit too narrow and/ or short. If I can ever get out on this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-13, 05:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By Street Pedaler

I actually had a fairly good run with a...

I actually had a fairly good run with a Bontrager SSR on the Madone. I think I paid about $20 bucks for it. I also like some of the CLoud9 saddles that, again, were in the $20 range. But, in my own...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-13, 05:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By Street Pedaler

Here's the one I just put on. Pics aren't great,...

Here's the one I just put on. Pics aren't great, but you can get an idea. I just haven't had time to get on it, yet.

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-13, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By Street Pedaler

Hard to tell from a pic but that one looks longer...

Hard to tell from a pic but that one looks longer in the nose than the Cobb? I'll add it to my list. I'm going to take my time and find one that works well for me. One thing I love about Cobb is the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-13, 05:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By Street Pedaler

Craig, I think the problem I was having was with...

Craig, I think the problem I was having was with the shape of the saddle itself. The V Flow has an upward angle to the nose. When the saddle is properly mounted, it has a slight "Nose Up" attitude. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,269
Posted By Street Pedaler

Absolutely. I don't weigh much less than OP...

Absolutely. I don't weigh much less than OP myself and love the Roadie. I kind of wish I hadn't given the Hybrid away, tho. There are days when it would still come in handy. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-13, 07:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,269
Posted By Street Pedaler

Just trying to make the point that everybody is...

Just trying to make the point that everybody is different and OP should take advantage of the shopping process to try as many different bikes as he can.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-13, 03:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,269
Posted By Street Pedaler

I don't agree with the Hybrid Hate. While I've...

I don't agree with the Hybrid Hate. While I've been on Road Bikes since '11, I started on a Trek 7300 (Hybrid) and regularly did rides of 40+ miles daily. To say that a hybrid is only good for rides...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-13, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By Street Pedaler

You're both right but, as each butt is different,...

You're both right but, as each butt is different, sometimes too little padding is the culprit. I don't think my issue is so much padding related as cut-out related. While the V Flow Max does have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-13, 06:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,219
Posted By Street Pedaler

Giving Up On The Cobb V Flow Saddle

Well, I gave it my best but this saddle is just not working out. I'm just under 300 miles on it and, while it feels AWESOME on my Sits Bones, there's just too much, uhhh, "Crushage" going on. I've...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-13, 03:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 746
Posted By Street Pedaler

Cold temperatures don't keep me off the bike....

Cold temperatures don't keep me off the bike. Riding when temps are in the 20's isn't particularly enjoyable, but it's doable. In fact, after a summer of riding in high double and low triple digits,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-13, 06:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,151
Posted By Street Pedaler

I agree with Goldfinch. It can take a 100 or so...

I agree with Goldfinch. It can take a 100 or so miles (I'm currently at 220ish miles with a test saddle) for your butt to even get used to being on a saddle. At the very least, I'd try to give it a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-13, 02:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By Street Pedaler

Welcome

Welcome
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-13, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By Street Pedaler

Sweet. Congrats on the new ride!

Sweet. Congrats on the new ride!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-13, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 886
Posted By Street Pedaler

I envy you your hills. I have nothing but...

I envy you your hills. I have nothing but humidity, heat, and bugs. Lots and lots of bugs. Is it a bad thing that I've learned to tell what kind they are based on nothing but taste?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-13, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By Street Pedaler

A win is a win. Take 'em however you can get 'em!...

A win is a win. Take 'em however you can get 'em! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,292
Posted By Street Pedaler

beautimus!

beautimus!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 12:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,292
Posted By Street Pedaler

I got my first over with only five days in. No...

I got my first over with only five days in. No point in prolonging the inevitable.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By Street Pedaler

Bill, I hear ya. I'm not fast, never have been,...

Bill, I hear ya. I'm not fast, never have been, and probably never will be. It's all good, tho. What I lack in speed, I more than make for in persistence. lol
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By Street Pedaler

Thanks, y'all. I was so proud of me that I almost...

Thanks, y'all. I was so proud of me that I almost bought a Snickers but I didn't because I'm serious about my diet so I stuck with Skittles instead because Mmmmmmm, taste the rainbow! :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By Street Pedaler

Sometimes It's The Little Victories

While on my ride this morning, I actually saw four other cyclists out on the road. I'm happy to announce that I was only passed by one of them. He was a gentleman of significantly more years than I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,129
Posted By Street Pedaler

This ^^^^ Until you at least know the proper...

This ^^^^
Until you at least know the proper width that you need, you're only guessing. You can save a LOT of time, pain, and frustration by having a proper size nailed down and then testing size...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By Street Pedaler

I've read a little about those but haven't ever...

I've read a little about those but haven't ever tried one. May have to put them on my list. Thanks!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By Street Pedaler

I'm giving this one another 90ish miles to...

I'm giving this one another 90ish miles to convince me. I'm lucky that my LBS carries them and they have one or two others that I can try if it comes down to it. I'm hoping that these last few little...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-13, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By Street Pedaler

Well, after making a few adjustments and spending...

Well, after making a few adjustments and spending a little more time on the saddle, I THINK I may be moving in the right direction. My mileage is still down due to comfort issues, but the 20 miles I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 11:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,669
Posted By Street Pedaler

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,669
Posted By Street Pedaler

LOL. Bill, I promise, I absolutely do not want to...

LOL. Bill, I promise, I absolutely do not want to go through all of that again. The stand is called "The Grandstand". I found it online a couple of years ago but I don't remember exactly where I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 06:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,669
Posted By Street Pedaler

Will do. Thanks!

Will do. Thanks!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,669
Posted By Street Pedaler

Oh, they're awesome. My LBS owner has a Project 1...

Oh, they're awesome. My LBS owner has a Project 1 with Di2 of his own. That was what I test rode when I was going through the warranty ordeal. Sweet, sweet bikes. I think you should buy two! :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 04:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,669
Posted By Street Pedaler

Adrien, a little of both. The stem is taller due...

Adrien, a little of both. The stem is taller due to some back and neck issues. That's the stem that I had on my Madone. The geometry on this bike, though, is just relaxed enough more that I may go...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 04:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,669
Posted By Street Pedaler

Volo, I know that everything from the 5.9 and up...

Volo, I know that everything from the 5.9 and up are.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,192
Posted By Street Pedaler

I find it pretty silly that, basically, what...

I find it pretty silly that, basically, what Lance was banished for was out-cheating the cheaters. And, even after his public crucifixion, look at all of the suspicion that was flying around this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By Street Pedaler

Congrats and nice looking ride!

Congrats and nice looking ride!
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