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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-23-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,099
Posted By StrawHousePig

Really? Hmmm... Almost forgot, before...

Really? Hmmm...



Almost forgot, before anyone goes around thinking I posted something disgusting, lewd, hateful or vile by *any* means, the title was: "Popped my cycling shorts cherry today"
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By StrawHousePig

I did the smooth tires on the MTB for a couple...

I did the smooth tires on the MTB for a couple weeks. Thought about going all out, but went for a cheap (the derogatory term around here is "BSO", Bicycle Shaped Object, for a Wal-Mart bike) aluminum...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-12, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,099
Posted By StrawHousePig

Tried my new cycling shorts today.

AKA: My first ride with these things on.

AKA: WTF happened to my junk?!? Like a frightened turtle.

Wasn't even cold, just not used to the compaction instead of easy breezy boxers. Anyway, not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 761
Posted By StrawHousePig

Excellent tunes! Huge fan of those two bands. ...

Excellent tunes! Huge fan of those two bands.

The crashing was nice, too. Well, maybe not "nice", but you know.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-18-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,379
Posted By StrawHousePig

Preface: I've never been a power cyclist by any...

Preface: I've never been a power cyclist by any means. Until a month ago I hadn't been on a road bike in 25yrs, but I used to love it.

Quick test for me tonight. I have an old hardtail MTB with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,361
Posted By StrawHousePig

No underwear? Really? I could tell the boxers...

No underwear? Really? I could tell the boxers weren't going to work, but rolling commando? I'll feel like such a perv. :lol:


*just-bought-a-pair-yesterday*
Forum: Commuting
04-15-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 937
Posted By StrawHousePig

Last week I rolled through a red light. I had...

Last week I rolled through a red light. I had been stopped for a train, 1 foot on the ground, when it left and the barricades went up I start rolling, flipping the unmanned pedal to get my shoe in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-30-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,856
Posted By StrawHousePig

I've always been self-conscious, but the only...

I've always been self-conscious, but the only thing that bothers me right now is how slow I have to go up even slight grades. Especially with other cyclists on the road. I'm getting some stamina back...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-12, 10:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,139
Posted By StrawHousePig

"I have no idea what you're talking about." ...

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

But, the other day I tried my wife's bike because it pedals so much easier than my old one. After a couple hundred yards my left hip was aching. The...
Forum: Introductions
03-30-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By StrawHousePig

What? We gotta go around the room? Doh!

Hello,

I is a middle aged, over-weight, gen-x, ex-part-time light commuter / ex-occasional weekend warrior wanting to get back in the saddle for exercise and recreation this time.

I've been...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,631
Posted By StrawHousePig

Hi, FNG here. I saw this bike at Wal-Mart,...

Hi, FNG here.

I saw this bike at Wal-Mart, climbed on and it fit pretty damn good off the rack. So I am seriously considering getting it to keep me from converting my old MTB. I am very curious to...
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