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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-15, 06:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

yip, I ended up with a stock specialized...

yip,
I ended up with a stock specialized crosstrail 700x38 with (32 spokes, I think). I have about 80 miles on it and I'm about to take it in the get the wheels trued and the spokes stress relieved...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-15, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 678
Posted By consoleman

Should i get them to stress relieve and re...

Should i get them to stress relieve and re tension both wheels or just the rear wheel? I ask because they are probably going to charge me since this may not be considered a adjustment.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-15, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 678
Posted By consoleman

New bike checkup? after breakin period

Hi guys,
I just bought my bike 2 weeks (86 miles) ago. The LBS told me to bring it in after my 30 days to have it inspected and adjusted if needed.

I have read if your a clydesdale to have them...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-15, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 932
Posted By consoleman

What accessories to buy new rider

So im going to get my new bike this weekend crosstrail. What else do i need for like breakdown maintenance during a ride?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-15, 01:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

fangowolf, I live in Southeast Houston around...

fangowolf,
I live in Southeast Houston around beltway and fairmont. Thanks for the offer but if it's going save me that little then its best I order mine too. I was under the impression it would...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

Gravel, Im actually going to try and build my...

Gravel,
Im actually going to try and build my own. I see darwin and cyc do.

cyc,
I actually tried to PM you to get some help on maybe helping me build my own while i ride on the stock ones, but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-15, 07:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

Ok, so i found a used bike for sale. The owner...

Ok, so i found a used bike for sale. The owner has replaced the OEM wheels with alex z1000.

OEM wheel:
700 w/32 spokes, stainless 14 ga
Shimano, 8-speed, 12-32t - i think its freehub

Alex...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

Trav, Wow that's impressive keep up the great...

Trav,
Wow that's impressive keep up the great work! I think im going to get a crosstail they have on sale right now at $470. Now I just have to pick between red and black lol

Darwin,
I think...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-15, 04:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

Btw cyc nice tipe on the advice on the freehub vs...

Btw cyc nice tipe on the advice on the freehub vs freewheel. I dont think the specs tell you whether a bike is a freehub or not but ill try to look when picking
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

Cyc, I will look into the cost of 3x butted...

Cyc,
I will look into the cost of 3x butted wheel vs a 2x butted wheel when i choose the bike. I think ill try the stock tire and replace it when its broke.


Trav,
How much did you weigh when...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-15, 03:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

Mrt2, What so you mean by LBS? So your saying in...

Mrt2, What so you mean by LBS? So your saying in order to get double butted spokes i would have to get a custom wheel made?

Im just intersted in something to start like a trek 7.0 fx hybrid
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-15, 02:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By consoleman

340 lb spoke

So, I have seen and read my way through many threads about 350 lbs guys choosing a bike that will support them.

I have decided to buy a Hybrid with:
36 spokes minimum on the rear wheel
28mm -...
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