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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27,133
Views: 3,121,652
Posted By MattinAZ

25 milr

Hailing from Tucson AZ. Haven't posted for a long time.
Anyways, I did 25 miles today and hit my weekly goal of 100 miles. I had a flat tire but thanks to spare tube I always carry it ended up OK....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By MattinAZ

I am looking for a road bike too For $ 2000...

I am looking for a road bike too

For $ 2000 you can buy a decent road bike NEW.

I am personally looking bikes like FELT, Fuji Roubaix, Cannondale, Giant, TREK 2.3 .
Once I have gathered enough...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,046
Posted By MattinAZ

About a year ago my doctor wanted me to start...

About a year ago my doctor wanted me to start cholesterol lowering drugs.
After reading his book, I started experimenting with Dr. Esselstyn diet for 6 months now.

It is vegan but most important...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-16-12, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,756
Posted By MattinAZ

I didnt have any problem with tires, rims etc I...

I didnt have any problem with tires, rims etc I was 265 when started.

It came with bontrager tires 700 x 35 (I guess). I dont know the rims but its whatever they put on the bike originally,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-16-12, 05:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,072
Posted By MattinAZ

Submitting mid month report. I did 291 miles...

Submitting mid month report.

I did 291 miles including today (3/16)

I think I am on the track to 500 miles by the end of this month
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-16-12, 05:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,756
Posted By MattinAZ

Being a Clyde myself, I decided to quit smoking...

Being a Clyde myself, I decided to quit smoking and go into biking about a month ago. I bought a TREK 7.3 off of CL for $100.

There are Hybrid bikes available in the local market here for $ 100 to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,025
Posted By MattinAZ

I record with "PedalMyBike" recently started...

I record with "PedalMyBike" recently started using endomondo however for strava, I guess I need to get a GPS first.

Cant wait, to be able to do 40 - 50 mi w/out a problem. Maybe by summer ??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,025
Posted By MattinAZ

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-12, 08:54 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,025
Posted By MattinAZ

Thanks, Cycling really helped with nicotine...

Thanks,

Cycling really helped with nicotine cravings, now its helping with weight loss...
I wish I have taken it earlier in life
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,133,025
Posted By MattinAZ

Did 30 miles. Which is a first for me, I...

Did 30 miles.

Which is a first for me, I normally do 20 miles daily, however I felt good so I kept on riding it took me 2h 45min door to door including stoppages etc.

Since I'm a Clyde who...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-12, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 655
Posted By MattinAZ

You are the coolest GRANDPA My oldest child...

You are the coolest GRANDPA

My oldest child is turning 20 this year and he is at college It looks I need to wait a long time to become a grandPa.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 465
Posted By MattinAZ

+ 1 Good products

+ 1

Good products
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27,133
Views: 3,121,652
Posted By MattinAZ

Did my 21 mi daily. little breeze helped to...

Did my 21 mi daily.

little breeze helped to keep cool
I moved to Tucson recently, from east coast, I cant believe the nice weather here.
Forum: Commuting
03-01-12, 10:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,690
Posted By MattinAZ

I use a bandana under the helmet I have...

I use a bandana under the helmet

I have darker colors for colder weather and lighter colors for hotter.
Also have different designs depending on my mood that day . . :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,072
Posted By MattinAZ

I would like to join too I am trying to...

I would like to join too

I am trying to cycle 20 mi everyday.

Although I quit smoking, bought me a bike and started cycling, like mid-february, (see the full story here...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,162
Posted By MattinAZ

Congrats:thumb: It is a mind game, I hope...

Congrats:thumb:

It is a mind game, I hope I'll prove to be as strong as you are in the end . . .
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-12, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,327
Posted By MattinAZ

That is Why I suggest to read the books and see...

That is Why I suggest to read the books and see if its for you or not...

I find evidence in both books very strong though..

In any case, here in the US eliminating the sugar and fat intake will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,327
Posted By MattinAZ

Through out my life I had weight problem. I...

Through out my life I had weight problem.

I have tried every diet, program etc Weight always came back.
I have realized only real way of losing weight for good is life style change. That is why...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-21-12, 07:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 543
Posted By MattinAZ

I have same problem too Replaced handlebar...

I have same problem too

Replaced handlebar ends with this product (http://www.ebay.com/itm/160728410782?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2105wt_956)

Also I am using GEL...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-12, 12:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

I was gonna ask what N+1 was then just read this...

I was gonna ask what N+1 was then just read this thread
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/799391-Came-home-with-N-1-and-boy-the-wife-is-madder-than-hell!

Anyways, another day gone without...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-12, 10:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

It was the cable sticking. I had some DuPont...

It was the cable sticking.

I had some DuPont teflon spray at home it did a good job.

Another day gone w/out smoking, cravings are getting less and less frequent now.
I did 10 miles today....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-12, 12:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

Thanks very much I'll check local shops...

Thanks very much

I'll check local shops tomorrow.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

@ tergal I'll make sure the saw...

@ tergal



I'll make sure the saw behaves :lol:

@ Ken-onabike

I have quit smoking before, physically the hardest part is the first week or so, however psychologically its your brain that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

OK Folks Almost 48 hrs gone without a...

OK Folks

Almost 48 hrs gone without a smoke. Few more days, then I'll be done with it..

Many many thanks, for support and encouragement it really helps.

My son and I, today did a mini tour...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 04:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

Thank you all for encouragement . . Ta ta...

Thank you all for encouragement . .

Ta ta taam (drum roll please)

I am the proud owner of TREK 7.3fx . .

I just bought the bike, already ride it around the neighborhood.
It is an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

It is a 20 inch. I am 5 10 - 5 11. I felt...

It is a 20 inch. I am 5 10 - 5 11.

I felt comfortable on it.

At the trek dealer the other day the guy wanted me to try a 17.5
It felt cramped. I mean the handle bars were too close to the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

Follow Up Thanks all for suggestions. I...

Follow Up

Thanks all for suggestions. I believe I dont need suspension so I'll go with FX series.

One good development I was checking C. List. One guy is selling an 7.3 FX for $ 100.

I went...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 02:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,419
Posted By MattinAZ

New Clydesdale here, intro and asking for advice..

Hi,

I have read excellent and very motivating threads here in this forum, since I am a clydesdale too, I wanted introduce myself here. I am about 5ft10 and 51 yrs young.

I started my life...
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