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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,477
Posted By Louder

I test road the Flite, but I really didn't like...

I test road the Flite, but I really didn't like it, it felt too long for me and I couldn't get comfortable on it. My Soma build was all custom and fits me really well. I especially love the bar, it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 847
Posted By Louder

I'm 6'6" tall and 310lbs and I love Aerotech...

I'm 6'6" tall and 310lbs and I love Aerotech gear. I own a bunch of jerseys and shorts and they are great. Will definitely buy more!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,477
Posted By Louder

It is the new Black. I went all in on the brakes...

It is the new Black. I went all in on the brakes and got the Shimano disks. They have amazing stopping power, great for the steep hills of SF.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,477
Posted By Louder

I'm 6'6" and on a Soma Double Cross Disk 66cm....

I'm 6'6" and on a Soma Double Cross Disk 66cm. Love it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-15, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By Louder

Good ride today, took a number of slow climbs...

Good ride today, took a number of slow climbs (lots of those in the city). Wearing a heart rate monitor and it seems to be better for the calculations, but still too high. Aiming for 6 morning rides...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-15, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,705
Posted By Louder

I'm 6'6" and currently 315 pounds. I have two...

I'm 6'6" and currently 315 pounds. I have two bikes, both with Brooks B17 saddles. One is the standard, the other is the Imperial. Love them. I use them in combination with Aerotech padded shorts.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By Louder

Ya, some flat, but a few good (but short) climbs!

Ya, some flat, but a few good (but short) climbs!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-15, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,599
Posted By Louder

Zappos has Shimano SH-R088 from size 49 - 52 ...

Zappos has Shimano SH-R088 from size 49 - 52

Shimano SH-R088 Black - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways (http://www.zappos.com/shimano-sh-r088-black)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,599
Posted By Louder

I wear size 15 shoes and got a pair of Shimano...

I wear size 15 shoes and got a pair of Shimano SH-R088 and they fit very well.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By Louder

Good progress today. But wow, the Garmin calcs...

Good progress today. But wow, the Garmin calcs for calories burned are just hilariously wrong....
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-15, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By Louder

A large from Giro doesn't fit my head....

A large from Giro doesn't fit my head. Unfortunately I need the XL size, that is really making it difficult.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,279
Posted By Louder

And here she is! I have to say, the brake are...

And here she is! I have to say, the brake are phenomenal!

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-15, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By Louder

Helmet for a big noggin

So this weekend I went looking for a helmet to use with my new road bike. I have a Bern hard hat that I use with my commuter, but when I use it on a long ride, I sweat like crazy as there is not a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By Louder

Starting in

Hello all!

I lost a bunch of weight about 4 years ago thanks to a rigorous gym routine and running; all told I dropped 65 pounds. But roughly 2.5 years ago I took a new position at work that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-11-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By Louder

Understood, but these seem to be very bright with...

Understood, but these seem to be very bright with 500 Lumens for the front and 300 Lumens on the rear. Is anyone using something brighter?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-03-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By Louder

Agreed on the front light. Not sure how much of...

Agreed on the front light. Not sure how much of the road in front it will expose, but it is 500 lumens, so it may give some good coverage.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-03-15, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By Louder

ORFOS Light - any users on the forum?

I ran across these in my search for bright lights for my new bike on order. I will be riding early in the morning, while it is still dark, and wanted to ensure maximum visibility to cars on the road....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 32,808
Posted By Louder

Just placed an order for a customer spec'd Soma...

Just placed an order for a customer spec'd Soma Double Cross Disk. I'll post the specs once my LBS confirms everything is available.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,279
Posted By Louder

I just placed my bike order and went with the...

I just placed my bike order and went with the Shimano brakes and 160mm rotors. Many thanks for all the input! Really looking forward to getting the bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-26-15, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,410
Posted By Louder

Another B17 user here. I'm 6'6" and currently 318...

Another B17 user here. I'm 6'6" and currently 318 lbs. It is by far the most comfortable saddle I have used in conjunction with padded bike shorts. About to order a new road bike and it will also...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-15, 08:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,279
Posted By Louder

Lots of good advice - many thanks. For me, I...

Lots of good advice - many thanks. For me, I don't mind paying more up front to get the right brakes. I figure that the extra cost amortized over the life of the bike makes in negligible. I should...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 32,808
Posted By Louder

I'm 6'6" and 310, looking for a road bike now (i...

I'm 6'6" and 310, looking for a road bike now (i have a great commuter). The options are limited out there if you don't want to go completely custom. I test rode the KHS 747 and didn't really like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-15, 10:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,279
Posted By Louder

Looking for maximum stopping power. I'm 6'6" and...

Looking for maximum stopping power. I'm 6'6" and about 310 lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-15, 05:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,279
Posted By Louder

Correct. I tried a couple of pre-built bikes and...

Correct. I tried a couple of pre-built bikes and I didn't like them, they didn't fit right and had to replace too many components. It is less expensive for me to build up the bike from parts. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-15, 05:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,279
Posted By Louder

Disk brake question - Shimano vs Avid vs Avid

Hello all,

Starting to spec out my first road bike and was looking for some input on brakes. I was looking at the Shimano RS685 leavers and brakes with the RT99 Ice-Tech FREEZA CL rotors. I will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By Louder

I have the Velocity Polo Deep V wheels with 36...

I have the Velocity Polo Deep V wheels with 36 spokes. So far they have been great. I commute to work (not very far, about 7 miles round trip) and some longer rides and have not had any issues in...
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