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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-04-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,729
Posted By tiger187126

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-22-18, 07:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,906
Posted By tiger187126

first off, your weight. i have had a road bike...

first off, your weight. i have had a road bike with pretty thin 700x25cc tires for 6 years and have ridden it from 365+lbs. it's not your weight that the wheels can't handle, it's how heavy you are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-15-18, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,729
Posted By tiger187126

should have gotten a boat instead ...

should have gotten a boat instead
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-11-18, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,729
Posted By tiger187126

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had some fun this morning. a lot tougher than i remember from when i was a kid.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-10-18, 04:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,729
Posted By tiger187126

alright, thanks for the help everyone. i...

alright, thanks for the help everyone.

i ignored half my stuff and just got the trek marlin 5. it was a good price ($500) and more importantly it was available for me to walk out of the store...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-10-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,729
Posted By tiger187126

here's a couple craigslist finds: ...

here's a couple craigslist finds:

https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/d/k2-29er-large-mountain-bike/6734306931.html
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-08-18, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,729
Posted By tiger187126

how do you guys feel about 27.5+ vs 29? what...

how do you guys feel about 27.5+ vs 29?

what about non-shock bikes, like surly?

on the usage scale i would say 60% trail riding (super easy, mostly flat dual purpose trail with a few rocks and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-08-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,729
Posted By tiger187126

Hardtail recommendations

i currently own a 2012 specialized sectuer sport (xl) and a 2013(?) marin larkspur cs3 (xl), but am looking to get a trail bike and selling the marin. i was 360+ and was getting nervous on my road...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-15, 05:09 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,439
Posted By tiger187126

getting back into it and need a lot of breaks,...

getting back into it and need a lot of breaks, good thing i can use the excuse that i need to take some pictures...


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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-15, 05:36 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,439
Posted By tiger187126

don't let this thread die! 465814

don't let this thread die!
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-15, 04:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,152
Posted By tiger187126

little late to the party, but i also have a...

little late to the party, but i also have a specialized secteur. love it, it has a shape that fits me and has held up great. went to a local bike shop, the guy hemmed and hawed a little because bikes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-14, 06:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,871
Posted By tiger187126

404776 Problem solved, and for less than a...

404776

Problem solved, and for less than a walmart bike as well. Just jacked the seat up and it seems fine. Nice disc brakes too.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-14, 02:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,871
Posted By tiger187126

to respond to a couple of things: i've been...

to respond to a couple of things:

i've been looking on C-list, i'm in queen anne's county maryland so we're looking at eastern shore and annapolis mostly although eastern shore like Ocean city is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,871
Posted By tiger187126

i'll look into nashbar, and i'm guessing BD is...

i'll look into nashbar, and i'm guessing BD is bikes direct? if so i was looking at a couple of theirs, just didn't know how they compared to walmart-esque bikes.

can i make a shorter framed bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,871
Posted By tiger187126

i did the same thing and you're not wrong, but...

i did the same thing and you're not wrong, but i'm starting at ~$500 and that's just too much for this purpose
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,871
Posted By tiger187126

Walmart Bikes

I'm not good at searching, but i didn't see too much about this in this section.

I know we're all big fans (myself included) of our LBS. I have a great bike that's fitted and a joy to ride.

the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-22-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,289
Posted By tiger187126

i want to ride a 35 mile charity ride this...

i want to ride a 35 mile charity ride this spring. got a lot to do to get there.

i don't know how many miles i should expect to ride, this year saw me away from my bike for the majority of it, but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By tiger187126

test rode one and it was very comfortable. i...

test rode one and it was very comfortable. i personally went with a road bike because it felt better for my back (weird, but sitting upright hurts my back more), but if it makes you want to ride it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-16-13, 11:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,386
Posted By tiger187126

got sick lost 10, got better gained it back, lost...

got sick lost 10, got better gained it back, lost it again, then went out of town for thanksgiving and gained it back.

now i'm down 13, so basically i wasted a lot of time seesawing when i could...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-13, 09:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,033
Posted By tiger187126

i found that financial investment was a great...

i found that financial investment was a great motivator to get out and ride more.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,552
Posted By tiger187126

gotta do a little 6/7 month bump here. took a lot...

gotta do a little 6/7 month bump here. took a lot of time off between moving, being out of town for work, and pneumonia which lasted a month (i can't think of a time i've felt worse for that long).
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,138
Posted By tiger187126

so i rode to my lbs to get my bike checked up...

so i rode to my lbs to get my bike checked up after the first month yesterday:

5.05 miles @ 14.26 mph

they told me it would probably take a day to get it back to me, so i had to ride back home...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,105
Views: 71,924
Posted By tiger187126

just to chime in here, here's a link to the...

just to chime in here, here's a link to the forbes article that covers some of these new studies. i believe there's links to other articles, because there's been a lot written about these points this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-13, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,412
Posted By tiger187126

congrats on the new bike, looks awesome!

congrats on the new bike, looks awesome!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-13, 08:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,159
Posted By tiger187126

i could see a non trued wheel rubbing somewhat...

i could see a non trued wheel rubbing somewhat and making noises at the point where it's bent out towards gear side, but yeah i'm not sure with this explanation.

either way, have fun riding and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,709
Posted By tiger187126

i am taking this weekend off. my wife is in town...

i am taking this weekend off. my wife is in town for a little bit and i have to pack up the house to get ready to move. i really pushed hard this week and reached my monthly goal so this will be my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-13, 02:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,456
Posted By tiger187126

since i'm newer and around your weight i'll pitch...

since i'm newer and around your weight i'll pitch in my experience with riding increased mileage:

i started off around the block a few times once a day. the first week i did 11 miles on 6 rides...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 29,351
Posted By tiger187126

more knowledgeable guys will probably chime in,...

more knowledgeable guys will probably chime in, but here's my 2 cents:

if you love it and it fits, ride it and replace something when/if it breaks.

these are the wheels that came with my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,159
Posted By tiger187126

seriously check out the trim feature. try...

seriously check out the trim feature. try shifting the front gear and see if the noise goes away. i took mine into the shop for a "grinding" noise and they showed me that one click or half click...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-13, 06:50 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,138
Posted By tiger187126

i actually started doing this a little and it...

i actually started doing this a little and it actually helps my legs. whenever i start getting beat and coasting a little it gets a lot worse than if i just try to grind out a little sprint. i rode...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,138
Posted By tiger187126

bad weather yesterday, but it was beautiful today...

bad weather yesterday, but it was beautiful today so i doubled up:

5/23 morning: 12.33 miles @ 11.98mph
5/23 evening: 13.26 miles @ 12.1mph

MTD 115.27/110

104.79% Complete

this was my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-13, 02:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,552
Posted By tiger187126

i love it, but i had to move to Minneapolis for...

i love it, but i had to move to Minneapolis for work. i went to school at Ohio State so i'm familiar with the Midwest, but this winter was just too much. we got a foot of snow in April!

luckily...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,439
Posted By tiger187126

first hundred miles on the bike. 318713

first hundred miles on the bike.

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-13, 01:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,552
Posted By tiger187126

thanks, and glad you enjoyed Kent Island. I...

thanks, and glad you enjoyed Kent Island. I actually grew up on the island and was living in Annapolis before i moved out to the midwest for work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-13, 07:46 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,138
Posted By tiger187126

so i completely slacked off last week: 5/16...

so i completely slacked off last week:

5/16 5 miles @ 12mph

that was it. pathetic.

i got back on the wagon this week so far though:

5/20 10.12 @ 12.35mph
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,552
Posted By tiger187126

just needed to post: i finally broke the...

just needed to post:

i finally broke the double digit mileage barrier. it was sprinkling all day and i cut my early ride short, so i said screw it and threw on my water repelling hoody and went...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-13, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 668
Posted By tiger187126

i never really got into sports until i got to...

i never really got into sports until i got to college and since i went big 10, i wasn't going further than intramural. i was working out 5-6 times a week and playing basketball 4 days a week for 3...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-13, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 668
Posted By tiger187126

when i was in college i played some more...

when i was in college i played some more "serious" street games against some pretty good athletes. i rotated to help and the guy i was on dunked, everyone got all excited. unfortunately for him he...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By tiger187126

congrats. i test rode one of those (or a 7.3) and...

congrats. i test rode one of those (or a 7.3) and it felt like a nice bike.

as for felling harsher, i try to stay on the pedals a lot. if my butt is down when i hit a bump it's because i didn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-13, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By tiger187126

congrats on the new bike!

congrats on the new bike!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-16-13, 09:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,552
Posted By tiger187126

i won't be back until july 1st at the absolute...

i won't be back until july 1st at the absolute earliest, so don't wait up for me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-16-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 29,351
Posted By tiger187126

good plan on upgrading the tires. remember...

good plan on upgrading the tires.

remember when you do want to step up to a road bike that you don't have to get such a severe drop between the seat and the bars. that's why rock calls the secteur...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 29,351
Posted By tiger187126

btw, i also own a secteur so that's two votes...

btw, i also own a secteur so that's two votes from 350 crowd.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 29,351
Posted By tiger187126

agree with everything above. i'm 350ish on a road...

agree with everything above. i'm 350ish on a road bike with skinny tires. one popped tube, but i was on some terrible roads.

got about 55 miles on it, and it's been absolutely great so far.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,439
Posted By tiger187126

went on two 8 mile rides in a day, had to stop...

went on two 8 mile rides in a day, had to stop about 5 miles in on the second ride because i was worn out. got to watch a little soccer.

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,338
Posted By tiger187126

a little knock on wood here: bought an off...

a little knock on wood here:

bought an off the shelf secteur sport with stock rims @ 350lbs, ridden it 55 miles on some really crappy cracked roads or choppy sidewalks, and so far i've only popped...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,415
Posted By tiger187126

so i ate a big, unhealthy lunch and went out and...

so i ate a big, unhealthy lunch and went out and did my personal best for mileage, but i went out a second time before dinner and did almost the same mileage and definitely crapped out early. fruit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,138
Posted By tiger187126

5/12: 16.4 miles @ 11.51mph (2 Rides) May...

5/12: 16.4 miles @ 11.51mph (2 Rides)

May total:

54.46 miles/110 miles

49.5% Complete
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-13, 02:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,552
Posted By tiger187126

i'm actually from maryland. i'm living in the...

i'm actually from maryland. i'm living in the midwest for a few more months, but i'm headed back there this summer. i'll have to up my game so we can hit up some long rides when i get back in town.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-13, 10:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,552
Posted By tiger187126

had some slow recovery that kind of knocked me...

had some slow recovery that kind of knocked me down a little bit, but a great ride tonight. gloves are working out great, but everything was numb by the time i got back. it might have something to do...
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