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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-15, 12:25 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 11,577
Posted By GZ99

Finally got to ride again Saturday. Was planning...

Finally got to ride again Saturday. Was planning another ride for Sunday but I hurt my back riding on Saturday. I need to change the saddle on my bike... I went back to the original saddle because...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-15, 12:47 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 11,577
Posted By GZ99

Last month I banged my goal out in the first 10...

Last month I banged my goal out in the first 10 days and did not get the chance to ride again for most of the month. This month goal is 200 with a stretch of 250, same as last month.

Started out a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Total MTD 232.7 miles. Very disappointed in not...

Total MTD 232.7 miles. Very disappointed in not being able to rid much the second half of the month. Good news is that my car is finished, so I can get back to riding... Hopefully.


Goal next...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

First ride in two weeks. Only 8 miles, but it...

First ride in two weeks. Only 8 miles, but it felt good to be on the bike again.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-15, 12:17 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

I haven't had the opportunity to ride for the...

I haven't had the opportunity to ride for the past week... My focus was finishing my engine rebuild and getting my car running... It was a success! Now, hopefully I can get back to riding, starting...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-15, 09:47 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

But, without my car, I can't go and get my...

But, without my car, I can't go and get my kids... Can't get my kids, depression sets in, depression sets in... I won't ride my bike!!!

I haven't ridden since last Friday... Doubles over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-15, 08:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,200
Posted By GZ99

I could see myself having two, maybe three,...

I could see myself having two, maybe three, bikes... A Cross/hybrid for commuting, my MTB for trail riding and XC and possibly a road bike, eventually, for tooling around or going on longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-15, 02:00 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 28,692
Posted By GZ99

I haven't read all the posts in this thread, but...

I haven't read all the posts in this thread, but I have read quite a few... Here's my take on the OP question...

Embarrassment is something only you have to deal with. Awkward feelings,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

That's it... I'm taking next week off of work and...

That's it... I'm taking next week off of work and riding every day until my legs fall off!!

Oh, wait... I have to finish rebuilding the engine for my car... >.< D'oh.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Sheesh... I'm all proud of my 224 miles... 302 is...

Sheesh... I'm all proud of my 224 miles... 302 is a dismal week? Talk about feeling insignificant :-(.

Just Kidding. Lol. I would be proud of 300 miles in a week! Good work, especially with dismal...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-15, 12:45 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date Miles Gain 7/1 11.28 620

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7/1
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-15, 11:30 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date Miles Gain 7/1 11.28 620

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7/1
11.28
620
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-15, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,869
Posted By GZ99

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-15, 12:09 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date Miles Gain 7/1 11.28 620

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7/1
11.28
620
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

On my ride today, I took a new route... Not...

On my ride today, I took a new route... Not knowing where it was going to take me... I rode around the ballparks at Riverview park and it took me down by Chain Dam and under the D&L then up what (I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-15, 12:10 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date Miles Gain 7/1 11.28 620

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7/1
11.28
620
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-15, 11:42 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,151
Posted By GZ99

I went through some recent photos to try and find...

I went through some recent photos to try and find ones that really illustrate how I was and how I am now... These, I think, do the best.

463146This is a picture of my on my Birthday in March of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-15, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,151
Posted By GZ99

Yes scrming. Absolutely great!

Yes scrming. Absolutely great!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-15, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By GZ99

Thank you sir! I plan on it! Thank...

Thank you sir! I plan on it!



Thank you!



Danke
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By GZ99

Thank you

I just wanted to take a minute to send out a blanket thank-you to all the people who post here on Bike Forums.

When I first started riding again earlier this year I was close to 280lbs and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,986
Posted By GZ99

Well done M8. Looks like you are getting into it...

Well done M8. Looks like you are getting into it pretty well!

When I first started riding again, on my first long ride (just under 20 miles) My calves started cramping up... I had to get off the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date Miles Gain 7/1 11.28 620

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7/1
11.28
620
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-15, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,869
Posted By GZ99

To be honest M8. Find a flat area with a lot of...

To be honest M8. Find a flat area with a lot of space, a good flat trail and ride. Balance will come as you get used to it. You don't want to try anything too tricky until you are comfortable on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Well done!

Well done!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date Miles Gain 7/1 11.28 620

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7/1
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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-15, 09:03 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date Miles Gain 7/1 11.28 620

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7/1
11.28
620
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-04-15, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,869
Posted By GZ99

I have a very similar story... Had about 80 lbs...

I have a very similar story... Had about 80 lbs to lose, haven't cycled seriously in almost a decade (since my old bike was stolen). What bransom says is true... My first commute to work this year...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By GZ99

Thanks for the input. If I can find a...

Thanks for the input. If I can find a ready-to-ride bike for the right price... It will definitely make this easier.. But I like projects :-). If I find a frame that I like this year, hopefully I can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-03-15, 12:09 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date Miles Gain 7/1 11.28 620

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7/1
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620
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-03-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By GZ99

It's a Bontrager seat... I am not sure of a model...

It's a Bontrager seat... I am not sure of a model designation... I have had that seat for a couple years... It was on my buddies bike for years, and I got it from him when he changed his seat. I like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-15, 11:16 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

Date 7/1 7/2 MTD Miles ...

Date
7/1
7/2

MTD


Miles
11.28
22.38
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-15, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By GZ99

What to look for...

So,

I have just gotten back into cycling after nearly a decade... I bought myself a very nice Airborne Seeker 29er MTB. She has been doing me very well.

But... As I get into shape and lose...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-15, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By GZ99

Looks good against the Parking deck maintenance...

Looks good against the Parking deck maintenance roll door too. End of my commute to work today.


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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,986
Posted By GZ99

Absolutely! I hate stationary bikes. lol. Well...

Absolutely! I hate stationary bikes. lol. Well done!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 997
Posted By GZ99

So. I finally got new ergo grips for my bike. The...

So. I finally got new ergo grips for my bike. The bar ends help with being able to change hand positions, but I still get numbness in my hands and arms... I am thinking it may partially be due to the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By GZ99

I keep it in my apartment, so I clean it...

I keep it in my apartment, so I clean it regularly. lol.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By GZ99

No problem. I knew I could get them less...

No problem. I knew I could get them less expensive online, but I was on a longer ride and wanted new grips. Stopped at a bike shop to grab pedals and they were there, so I bought them.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By GZ99

Just did a quick google search. They are Ergon...

Just did a quick google search. They are Ergon GP5 grips.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By GZ99

It's the stock bar that came with the bike... The...

It's the stock bar that came with the bike... The grips are a set of ergo-grips with bar ends that I picked up last week to try and help combat numbness in my hands and arms on long rides.

I don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By GZ99

My bike

I just wanted to show off my bike :-D

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 01:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,986
Posted By GZ99

Welcome Lotts! I just got back into cycling...

Welcome Lotts!

I just got back into cycling a few months ago after about a decade of not riding. I can't say I exactly eased into it... But one thing that definitely helped me at first was riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 12:34 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

This month I am also aiming for 10k ft. Last...

This month I am also aiming for 10k ft. Last month @ just under 200 miles I was less than 300 feet from that. One more commute to work would have put me over.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-15, 12:14 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 12,677
Posted By GZ99

July goal 200 miles. Stretch goal 250 miles. ...

July goal 200 miles. Stretch goal 250 miles.

Started out good with a commute to work today. Made the ride in just over 23 minutes with a speed average of 14.7mph. (according to MMR).

Good luck...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-30-15, 02:07 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,560
Posted By GZ99

2 more rides this month. Yesterday a commute to...

2 more rides this month. Yesterday a commute to work and home and a ride today that was cut short due to thunderstorm and tornado warnings. Got home just after the torrential downpour began. I am so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By GZ99

I will have to check them in a few days. I am...

I will have to check them in a few days. I am working double shifts and can't see most e-retail shops due to network restrictions.

Thanks again for the help.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By GZ99

Shimano M771 XT 10 Speed Cassette > Components >...

Shimano M771 XT 10 Speed Cassette > Components > Drivetrain, Brakes and Pedals > Cassettes | Jenson USA (http://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-M771-XT-10-Speed-Cassette)

Do you think this would work?
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By GZ99

I am pretty comfortable with the gearing of this...

I am pretty comfortable with the gearing of this bike as it is right now. It has plenty of low gears to get me up hills, and although I would like a higher gear to get my top speed up, it isn't that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By GZ99

Currently 245 to 247... Won't know for certain my...

Currently 245 to 247... Won't know for certain my weight until I weigh in on Tuesday morning... But I am on a steady decrease... Down from 280 about 2 months ago. If I keep losing at this rate I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By GZ99

I think I understand what you mean by "spin...

I think I understand what you mean by "spin out"... When on flats and downhill I will be pedaling extremely fast to increase top speed, right? I think I was able to do between 22 and 23 MPH at about...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 03:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By GZ99

Advice on wheelset for my bike

Hello,

I am going to ask this question here, because I think that it fits best here.

I own an Airborne Seeker 29er and I love it... But... I have been doing a lot of pavement pounding lately,...
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