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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-13, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,181
Posted By janda

I think what I was saying was the angle of a...

I think what I was saying was the angle of a mountain style bike versus a comfort bike. But a mountain bike is much more versatile. I plan on riding 2-3 times a week for 1-2 hours at a time. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-13, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,181
Posted By janda

Suggestions for new bike - Woman over 200lbs.....?

Hi guys. Been out of biking for past 2 years. My husband and I both had Trek 29er bikes and loved them. Sadly sold because we had no time. Big mistake. I myself want to get back into biking the local...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 687
Posted By janda

Yes I def just want a whole seperate bike for...

Yes I def just want a whole seperate bike for road riding. Is it possible to just get a mens in my size? My mtb is a wsd but really not that much different than a man's it seems?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 687
Posted By janda

Questions about road bikes/biking?

I currently ride my mountain bike on bike paths and light trails. However I would like to also be able to ride my neighborhood streets and other quiet roads. I have a Gary Fisher Mamba WSD 29er. Its...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-11, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By janda

Which would be the best for my 58yo mother?

My mother is just getting into biking with my sister, husband and I....she rode on a comfort bike and loved it but we looked at a few today and she tried them and liked them all. Which of these would...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 517
Posted By janda

Giant Rainier WSD vs Trek GF Mamba WSD? Which to get?

Ok guys - I need help - which is the better bike here?

One local shop has the Mamba WSD I can get for 759 and here are the specs on it:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...ails/mambawsd/

or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-22-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,916
Posted By janda

Is there anyway to fit 29er mtb tires on the...

Is there anyway to fit 29er mtb tires on the giant roam 1?

here are the specs: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/roam.1.2011/7244/43949/
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-20-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,667
Posted By janda

yes we did but we may be switching to mountain...

yes we did but we may be switching to mountain bikes...yes i took some pics and will post
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-20-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,975
Posted By janda

Done with the hybrids...getting mountain bikes....what to get?

Ok this is going to sound really wishy-washy but we just got our hybrids a week ago and after riding them several times this week and weekend on our rail trails we just think we would be much better...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-19-11, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,667
Posted By janda

Yes guess we will have to take it back...but we...

Yes guess we will have to take it back...but we have plans to ride later today so do you think he could just ride it like it is and take it Monday?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-18-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,667
Posted By janda

Help with lock out fork on new Giant Roam....

My husband was playing around with his new Giant Roam which has a lock out fork...he locked it then went to unlock and seems to want to stay locked.....what can we do?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-14-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,661
Posted By janda

Yes, I have been reading a lot of complaints...

Yes, I have been reading a lot of complaints about my specialized tires! Which scares me! Do they make any other brands in the same size 700x45 I can put on with comparable tred but better quality...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-14-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,916
Posted By janda

Ok great guys. I will just keep our tires. I like...

Ok great guys. I will just keep our tires. I like the tread on them anyway...guess I was just being paranoid!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-14-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,661
Posted By janda

Anyone else ride their hybrid on trails?

My husband and I just got new bikes to get back into biking - basically for fun and to stay in better shape. We ride our local rail trail and plan to ride a few other situations as well...our rail...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-14-11, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,916
Posted By janda

Well our tires now have the right tread we want...

Well our tires now have the right tread we want we just want a bit wider tire I think...?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-14-11, 05:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,916
Posted By janda

Suggestions on tires for new hybrids....

My husband and I are just getting back into biking - he got a Giant Roam 1 and myself a Specialized crosstrail sport...they came with 700x40 and 700x45 tires. Can someone recommend a tire that is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By janda

Sounds like the Protege may be the one for me!

Sounds like the Protege may be the one for me!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By janda

I got the specialized crosstrail sport....so far...

I got the specialized crosstrail sport....so far we are both happy with them! Ok I will check out those videos!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By janda

I had just wanted wireless to avoid all the...

I had just wanted wireless to avoid all the wires? Or maybe there arent many?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By janda

http://www.serfas.com/product_details.asp?ID=27 -...

http://www.serfas.com/product_details.asp?ID=27 - this is the seat he has now and hates everything about it. He is wanting something bigger and more plush....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-11, 06:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By janda

Help with bike saddles and best wireless computer?

Hey guys...my husband just was able to take his new Giant Roam 1 on a serious ride today. However the bike shop put a seat on it that looked very comfy but he HATES it...it is a very narrow more of a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-11, 05:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,492
Posted By janda

Great tips on the box store - that is true about...

Great tips on the box store - that is true about the fit...I will go with my LBS. Another question i have is i noticed the giant roam has 700x40 tires and the crosstrail has 700x45....is that a huge...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-11-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,492
Posted By janda

Dick's is a big sporting goods store....they dont...

Dick's is a big sporting goods store....they dont provide after service but my LBS will I am sure for tune ups and such....I want the best BANG for my buck....?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-11-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,492
Posted By janda

I wanted to know opinions on this one as well...?...

I wanted to know opinions on this one as well...?

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10850665&cp=2367438.2367824.2712461#showReviews
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,292
Posted By janda

Help - Giant Roam or Specialized Crosstrail?

Im trying to narrow my husband's bike choice down...he likes both of these but we know nothing about the components so here are the models with price break down...which is the best deal for the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-10-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,492
Posted By janda

Need help - specialized crosstrail versus giant roam....

Im trying to narrow my husband's bike choice down...he likes both of these but we know nothing about the components so here are the models with price break down...which is the best deal for the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-07-11, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,449
Posted By janda

no no im not saying they have to be the same im...

no no im not saying they have to be the same im just trying to think into the future whereas my husband focuses on the here and now....just thinking....will he outgrow the comfort bike and want...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-07-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,449
Posted By janda

Right now we are not set on any....my husband's...

Right now we are not set on any....my husband's definate concern is being COMFORTABLE which he keeps telling me he doesnt care what the bike can do he just wants comfort...but he is also out of shape...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-07-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,449
Posted By janda

The sales associate at my LBS has been pushing...

The sales associate at my LBS has been pushing the Explorer which use to be called the Carmel...it is a Comfort bike with smaller tires than a MTB tread and big seat, etc...but it is more upright...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-07-11, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,449
Posted By janda

Well yes I want to go with the Specialized but im...

Well yes I want to go with the Specialized but im needing help deciding what "style" bike will fit me....
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-07-11, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,449
Posted By janda

Need some help picking the right bikes by Specialized for husband and I...?

I posted in the Clyde and Athena forum but wanted some more responses so trying here as well....we have a bike shop that is helping us and we are able to get Specialized bikes but also open to other...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-11, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By janda

i think something i will want is 26" tires....are...

i think something i will want is 26" tires....are their any hybrids that have that?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By janda

What brand and hybrid could I find for 350 or...

What brand and hybrid could I find for 350 or less even in a close out that could go on some light mountain trails also?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-11, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,779
Posted By janda

Still needing help with a bike!

Well I thought I had it figured out and was getting myself a MTB and my husband a comfort, but after remembering and riding a MTB and feeling the pain in my lower back I dont know about the riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-03-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,044
Posted By janda

They are wanting 175 for the agressor and 200 for...

They are wanting 175 for the agressor and 200 for the giant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-11, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 636
Posted By janda

Biking trails with your dogs in carrier?

I am just getting back into biking. My husband and I plan on biking the creeper trail mainly along with some other local places as well. Would it be ridiculous to at times - maybe when we are going...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-03-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,044
Posted By janda

Giant Boulder versus GT Aggressor

I finally found two bikes I like - but which one? Giant Boulder or GT Agressor? The Giant is brand new the GT Agressor is 5 years old.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-11, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By janda

also add a used one time giant boulder se

also add a used one time giant boulder se
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-11, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By janda

Help me pick a bike....:)

Hi guys, well Ive found a few bikes that fit my budget - I need to buy one bike to fit someone thats 5'6 and another that I can use as an "extra" bike for friends and it could fit anyone from 5'5 to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By janda

Can someone help me with this new dilemma - Ok...

Can someone help me with this new dilemma - Ok what size frame do i need as I am 5'6-5'7? Also I want to buy a 2nd bike that can be universal for my mom, sister or husband to use - the tallest person...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,900
Posted By janda

Ok these are great lists! I didnt want to be the...

Ok these are great lists! I didnt want to be the only one on the trail wearing gloves and a helmet, etc. I didnt want to look like I was over doing it haha.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,900
Posted By janda

is there some type of under saddle bag you can...

is there some type of under saddle bag you can get to keep the repair kit, etc?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,900
Posted By janda

What are necessary accessories for biking trails, paths, day rides?

I plan on riding mostly park trails, creeper trail, etc...what are necessary things I need to look at buying?

Is it definate that you should wear a helmet? (sorry if thats a dumb question)

Do I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-11, 02:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By janda

Well he hasnt ridden since he was 14 - so Im not...

Well he hasnt ridden since he was 14 - so Im not sure but he says knees and back - like the position he is in while riding.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By janda

Could you all help me also with opinions on a...

Could you all help me also with opinions on a bike for my husband as well - Im hoping to get him into riding with me but he is reluctant - he says most bikes are just uncomfortable for him - what...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By janda

i found a local bike shop that i may just go with...

i found a local bike shop that i may just go with a new bike - what they have in my price range is a Giant brand, Trek or Diamondback....which would be the best brand to go with?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By janda

This one worth buying? ...

This one worth buying?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00630014000P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=L4#reviewsWrap
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By janda

Yes Ive tried my local bike shop and they are...

Yes Ive tried my local bike shop and they are just WAY too expensive - starting at no less than 700 new and had a few used but still high end. I have searched for weeks and found nothing used except...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By janda

can you recommend and new ones from the stores i...

can you recommend and new ones from the stores i listed? ive searched over and over on craigslist and local ads and can find nothing but junk.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,185
Posted By janda

Back into biking for fun and fitness - help me choose a bike!?

Getting back into biking for fun and fitness - help me pick a bike?
Hi guys,

I havent biked in quite a few years. Im in my late 20s, female, and wanting to get back into biking on my local bike...
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