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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-11, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,348
Posted By RandoneeRider

I tell ya what's in the back of my mind...... ...

I tell ya what's in the back of my mind......

REI accepted my original Randonee back as a straight-across trade for one size larger. My kinda well used ugly green & scratched original Randonee...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-11, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,348
Posted By RandoneeRider

ill.clyde, Short and to the point....., ...

ill.clyde,

Short and to the point.....,
thanks
(as he reaches for the printed out ad, crumples it, and throws it into the bin)

-= Pat =-
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-11, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,348
Posted By RandoneeRider

Quick feedback re. C400 Hybrid (?)

I absolutely LOVE my Randonee road bike, especially after upgrading a size and dialing in my Brooks Imperial. But for some inexplicable reason, I wanna second bike. I looked at a really ghey Felt...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By RandoneeRider

I'm already walking, not yet jogging/running (my...

I'm already walking, not yet jogging/running (my 213 lb's is too heavy for my 5' 2"ness), but I discovered a few years ago how good QUALITY socks can change a guy's life, and his comfort through it. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By RandoneeRider

.... and I hear of walking/running without shoes...

.... and I hear of walking/running without shoes is better for the person. It's funny, while at REI shopping for my bike, all the help were wearing those..... two weeks later they were all wearing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By RandoneeRider

..... and frankly, I was serious about possibly...

..... and frankly, I was serious about possibly taking it up when gravity won't be so demanding on my joints. As a Correctional Officer, we frequently had to burst into a run/sprint (depending on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,519
Posted By RandoneeRider

P&R or not..... If you show, admit, or it is...

P&R or not.....
If you show, admit, or it is implied in your medical history, that you have "yo yo'ed" or "double dipped", it will be construed as a pattern that will not be seen in your favor. If...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,513
Posted By RandoneeRider

You know..... if I see a fellow motorcyclist, it...

You know..... if I see a fellow motorcyclist, it matters not if they're on a little scooter bedecked in Hello Kitty decals, a big Harley touring machine, or a tore up & dirty no-brand-name bike.... I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,328
Posted By RandoneeRider

I might consider jogging (or not) when I get my...

I might consider jogging (or not) when I get my body weight down to a weight that would not be AS abusive on my joints as the 212 pounds they're supporting now. In short.... why jog/run? when...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,519
Posted By RandoneeRider

As a result of trying to eat as much pizza as my...

As a result of trying to eat as much pizza as my bigger buddies, and drink as much beer..... I became concerned that I was "getting fat" at age 28 and 131 pounds. I joined a health club, found out...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,022
Posted By RandoneeRider

I would love to have a swoopy doopy sexy bike,...

I would love to have a swoopy doopy sexy bike, but my REI purchase and I have grown rather close..... and it seems only to get more comfortable beneath me. It's steel, it's heavy duty, has wider...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 534
Posted By RandoneeRider

Hmm.... sounds like good stuff. I'm not...

Hmm.... sounds like good stuff.

I'm not content with what I've been using, and tired of jumping around to different sites to log stuff..... even getting lazy and not wanting to be bothered...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,845
Posted By RandoneeRider

Whoa.... and I thought I was postponing on a bib...

Whoa.... and I thought I was postponing on a bib purchase for financial reasons.
I guess wearing a rubber-band is outa the question if the ride is longer than 50 miles?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-11, 02:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,331
Posted By RandoneeRider

Okay, I wanna play..... I'm allowed to exercise...

Okay, I wanna play.....
I'm allowed to exercise no more than 45 minutes a day, and have been trying to get a bicycle ride in (at least?) three times a week. I'm on a 1,000 calorie-a-day diet, so I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-11, 08:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,849
Posted By RandoneeRider

Fact is.... it's gonna be all about YOU giving...

Fact is....
it's gonna be all about YOU giving one saddle or another enough time to be adjusted correctly, and then to decide if it's gonna work for you. In two months time, I threw away the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-11, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,013
Posted By RandoneeRider

My opinion, based on what I've read and personal...

My opinion, based on what I've read and personal (albeit limited) experience:

If a rider is cruising his bike at anything less than 55 rpm, the only benefit he's getting is fresh air and better...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-11, 02:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,849
Posted By RandoneeRider

I'm still a new guy, only been cycling for 2 1/2...

I'm still a new guy, only been cycling for 2 1/2 months.... but here's what I've concluded about a very small cross section of the Brooks models offered (oddly, while riding my bike this afternoon):...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 795
Posted By RandoneeRider

WooHOO! Now THAT'S what I'm talk'n 'bout!!! ...

WooHOO!
Now THAT'S what I'm talk'n 'bout!!!

"Live to RIDE, Ride to LIVE!"

-- Life is good --
(and so is thems chickens strips....)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-11, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,699
Posted By RandoneeRider

I don't have much to offer yet, but I'm on the...

I don't have much to offer yet, but I'm on the road to getting my youth back.
Bought a bicycle May 20th, 2011 and logged 700+ miles in a little over two months....
Now I'm doing the Medifast 1,000...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,849
Posted By RandoneeRider

Fat guy in training..... The saddles I've...

Fat guy in training.....

The saddles I've tried in two months time would include a Specialized my sit-bones were measured for, a B17'S', and a B17 Imperial. One thing you NEED to know before you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,007
Posted By RandoneeRider

Here ya go dude...... just to help ya feel better...

Here ya go dude...... just to help ya feel better 'bout what you is.

You're always gonna have yer Players with their "bling", the tall dark & handsome, better dancers, bigger nests, more colorful...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-11, 12:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,007
Posted By RandoneeRider

Really.... once again, short of heavy drugs or...

Really.... once again, short of heavy drugs or expensive counseling:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,007
Posted By RandoneeRider

Dude.... you've got me a bit worried. You have...

Dude.... you've got me a bit worried. You have GOT TO change your mind-set!!!

This gal,
walk away from your preoccupation with her, let it go, look instead at your overall health. YOU have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-11, 03:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,007
Posted By RandoneeRider

ForlornEnemy, For what it's worth..... I'm...

ForlornEnemy,

For what it's worth..... I'm right there with ya buddy. Women will have NOTHING to do with a 5' 2" man, it's simply not a worthy fashion choice..... I am 5' 2" at a recently...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-11, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,087
Posted By RandoneeRider

My first bike in 30 years..... and every time I...

My first bike in 30 years..... and every time I see it, it's like Santi Clause left me a present under the tree.... again, and again. It's got an ugly matt green paint job.... sitting on a showroom...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,405
Posted By RandoneeRider

bbunk, My bike is a (new) 2009 model Novara...

bbunk,

My bike is a (new) 2009 model Novara Randonee. Shortly thereafter the touring community on Novaras (crazy about the Randonee and Safari) made a couple requests. They wanted a different...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 827
Posted By RandoneeRider

punkncat, I just got back from a little 45...

punkncat,

I just got back from a little 45 minute ride (that's all Medifast permits me)..... I went out to the garage to look at my cap. Found it at an LBS, "HEADSWEATS" is what's printed on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 827
Posted By RandoneeRider

I do the same thing with my bicycle helmet as I...

I do the same thing with my bicycle helmet as I do my motorcycle helmet. I have a little under-helmet cap that wicks perspiration.... it also does a good job of isolating the salt, smell, and gunk...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 08:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,405
Posted By RandoneeRider

I haven't read the whole thread, looks like it...

I haven't read the whole thread, looks like it coulda been amusing at some points.....

But I don't understand why (some/MOST) fat folks buying a first bike, didn't eventually come to the same...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 827
Posted By RandoneeRider

I bought into the sales pitch given to me by the...

I bought into the sales pitch given to me by the VERY first bicycle shop I walked into. He sold me some VERY expensive (by my standards) chamois (sp?) lined shorts, then offered me a Specialized...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 08:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,913
Posted By RandoneeRider

Even when I was younger and more flexible to look...

Even when I was younger and more flexible to look behind me (easily), I never went out on the bicycle (as a young adult) without a mirror attached to my sunglasses. So when I bought another bicycle...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 827
Posted By RandoneeRider

I know nothing of bicycle helmets..... but it...

I know nothing of bicycle helmets..... but it sounds like you got what you paid for.

In the motorcycle community, it's known (among the enthusiasts) that different helmets cater to different...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By RandoneeRider

Yeppers.... I wanna be healthy. Presently at...

Yeppers.... I wanna be healthy.
Presently at 57, my blood pressure is perfect, no (obvious) health issues, blood panel is cool across the board, I feel good, can walk at a spirited pace for miles,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By RandoneeRider

OP here..... Well, at least the rest of...

OP here.....

Well, at least the rest of y'all are as perplexed as I am about the weight I should shoot for. First I remember complaining about "getting fat", I was a 29 year old wind surfer,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By RandoneeRider

Cycle Gurus know health, can ya answer me this (?)

WHAT SHOULD MY "IDEAL" WEIGHT BE?

57 year old 5' 2" guy, weighing 229 pounds.....
- if -
I know that my Weight of Body Fat is 82.89999 lb's
(36.2% Body Fat Percentage)
- and -
I know my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,201
Posted By RandoneeRider

I failed to mention a couple points in all my...

I failed to mention a couple points in all my drivel above.....

With no regard to how many or quality of the carb's or the source of protien I ate...., I did the Weight Watchers gig for 5 months...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,201
Posted By RandoneeRider

Short fat guy here, 5' 2", 250 pounds in December...

Short fat guy here, 5' 2", 250 pounds in December of last year.

January I bought some dumbbells, a weight bench, and rode the recumbant stationary 30 minutes 6 days a week. Between dumbbells 4...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,367
Posted By RandoneeRider

A buddy wanted me to show him my local ten mile...

A buddy wanted me to show him my local ten mile loop....
I obliged and suited up with the sun setting just an hour and half from hitting the tarmac.

We did my little loop, through the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-11, 05:57 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,367
Posted By RandoneeRider

Finished the month off by taking my bike to the...

Finished the month off by taking my bike to the Sacramento Bike Path.... WOW! Elavation changes, swoops, dips & turns, WHAT A BLAST! And I obviously hadda work, unlike my flat-land area in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,103
Posted By RandoneeRider

Factory saddle was small enough for a child..... ...

Factory saddle was small enough for a child.....
so I went to a Specialized dealer, had the distance between my sit-bones measured, and $88 later I walked out with a Specialized with some kinda...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,367
Posted By RandoneeRider

One more day to get bonus miles in.... I...

One more day to get bonus miles in....
I completed my promised 300 (and 55), took today off to ride the motorcycle 350 miles through the mountain passes..... rested up AND I'M READY to ride sunday,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-11, 03:32 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,367
Posted By RandoneeRider

July 1 - 90* - 21.76 miles July 3 - 102* -...

July 1 - 90* - 21.76 miles
July 3 - 102* - 10.24
July 5 - 100* - 15.56
July 6 - 95* - 25.33
July 7 - 94* - 21.36
July 8 - 65* - 10.38
July 10 - 95* - 27.40
July 13 - 85* - 10.04
July 14...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,930
Posted By RandoneeRider

The guy I went to for a 'fitting' pretty much...

The guy I went to for a 'fitting' pretty much said the same thing. He didn't do anything but watch me ride down to "that tree" and back...., raised my seat such that my hips didn't rock when I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,784
Posted By RandoneeRider

chasm54...... I'm all ears (and belly),...

chasm54......

I'm all ears (and belly), willing to listen & learn about what I'm getting into. The diet consists of 5 meal replacement "meals", and one "lean & green" (7 oz. cooked lean meat, 3...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-11, 02:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,784
Posted By RandoneeRider

WooHOO! Bike is goooood...... just got back...

WooHOO! Bike is goooood......
just got back form a 16 mile jaunt, hadda cut it short 'cause I made an appointment with the doctor to get this spider-web's rash/bumps looked at, discuss the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-11, 09:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,784
Posted By RandoneeRider

chasm54, (were you born in '54 ((too))?)..... ...

chasm54, (were you born in '54 ((too))?).....

Yeah USAF,
Dad was just getting out of B-47's and into the B-52. The years woulda been 1962-'64, at Brize Norton AFB. We lived off base in a 700...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,784
Posted By RandoneeRider

I would take pictures to show y'all what I mean,...

I would take pictures to show y'all what I mean, but I've already buttoned everything up, loaded one of the bikes on the car, and taking it to the gentleman who did the original alteration. With any...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,784
Posted By RandoneeRider

chasm54, Base on what you're telling me,...

chasm54,

Base on what you're telling me, it's the "steerer" that needs to be swapped between the two bikes. Apparently REI had an after-market stem in the shop when I asked for something...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-11, 12:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,142
Posted By RandoneeRider

I see your sunscreen rash, and raise you by a...

I see your sunscreen rash, and raise you by a spider web rash......
(By the way, listening to the radio today, mention was made of how old/out dated/expired cosmetic products can cause a rash.....)...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-11, 12:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,784
Posted By RandoneeRider

GREAT ADVISE, THANKS ALL! I've recently...

GREAT ADVISE, THANKS ALL!

I've recently changed the angle of my bars, lowering the hoods. Then I was gonna try raising and lowering them to see what happens. And I understand the notion that...
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