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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-31-16, 06:51 PM

Replies: 15

Is this road bike worth it?

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Posted By Kinney

I found a clean, like new, 2015 version (small...

I found a clean, like new, 2015 version (small frame) for $300 on craigslist:
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bike-archive/2015/crossroads/crossroads-sport/65232

Love it! ... and my 10 y/o...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-23-16, 07:41 PM

Replies: 15

Is this road bike worth it?

Views: 1,611

Posted By Kinney

What weight did both of you start out at when you...

What weight did both of you start out at when you were first riding? I think I understand the message here, stick with an upright bike where the top tube and down tube do not intersect at the same...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-21-16, 08:15 PM

Replies: 15

Is this road bike worth it?

Views: 1,611

Posted By Kinney

Is this road bike worth it?

Trying keep myself from over paying on Craigslist.
338 lbs, UberClyde shorty. :D I checked sizing charts, saw that 54cm looks like the average rating for 5' 8", though with my inseam, I think I...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-21-16, 05:00 PM

Replies: 20

From research to action... need advice

Views: 1,642

Posted By Kinney

On my other thread, my eye is currently on this...

On my other thread, my eye is currently on this 95' Univega:

Picture 1: LINK (https://images.craigslist.org/00303_gjGWXAyNP8p_1200x900.jpg) Picture 2: LINK...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-21-16, 03:39 PM

Replies: 20

From research to action... need advice

Views: 1,642

Posted By Kinney

I thought about going straight to road but...

I thought about going straight to road but considering I've not ridden in 15 years might be a huge jump since I've never ridden road before. After reading this forum for two weeks saw a number of big...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-21-16, 10:41 AM

Replies: 22

Trek 950 from LBS, deal or ripoff?

Views: 5,814

Posted By Kinney

I plan to move up to a road bike after some...

I plan to move up to a road bike after some weight loss. At what weight do people usually start on roadies?

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-21-16, 07:35 AM

Replies: 22

Trek 950 from LBS, deal or ripoff?

Views: 5,814

Posted By Kinney

Thanks, I suppose that's something I can worry...

Thanks, I suppose that's something I can worry about down the road if anything breaks or needs replacing.

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-21-16, 06:48 AM

Replies: 22

Trek 950 from LBS, deal or ripoff?

Views: 5,814

Posted By Kinney

I'm going to meet the owner of the Univega Alpnia...

I'm going to meet the owner of the Univega Alpnia today, after some research the Araya VP-20 rims are 36h, single wall. Do I need to find 36h Double wall rims?

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-20-16, 02:33 PM

Replies: 20

From research to action... need advice

Views: 1,642

Posted By Kinney

Popped up a new thread, hope I'm not breaking any...

Popped up a new thread, hope I'm not breaking any forum rules. :)
http://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/1073207-trek-950-lbs-deal-ripoff.html#post18926370

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-20-16, 02:29 PM

Replies: 22

Trek 950 from LBS, deal or ripoff?

Views: 5,814

Posted By Kinney

Thank you everyone for helping me steer clear of...

Thank you everyone for helping me steer clear of that giant pothole :D
Here's another Craigslist ad ... I don't know if the brand name is reputable but it seems more fair than the last one. I...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-20-16, 10:57 AM

Replies: 22

Trek 950 from LBS, deal or ripoff?

Views: 5,814

Posted By Kinney

Trying to avoid CL ripoffs, need advice.

5' 8", 338 lbs UberClyde looking for a starting point. LBS on the other side of town ... does anyone think this is a decent deal or a ripoff?

Picture 1: LINK...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-20-16, 09:14 AM

Replies: 20

From research to action... need advice

Views: 1,642

Posted By Kinney

Do people put road bike groupsets on mountain...

Do people put road bike groupsets on mountain bike frames?

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-20-16, 08:54 AM

Replies: 20

From research to action... need advice

Views: 1,642

Posted By Kinney

I just realized this morning that the frame is...

I just realized this morning that the frame is 21" and would be too big for me. I'm 5' 8" with short legs (27.5" reach) so a 17" frame would be better based on the online calculators I've used. Kinda...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-19-16, 06:47 PM

Replies: 20

From research to action... need advice

Views: 1,642

Posted By Kinney

From research to action... need advice

I'm looking to start riding for exercise and with my family, so I'm very serious about it. I've recently went down from 350 lbs to 338 lbs by eating less and swimming. I cant swim all of the time, my...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-19-16, 05:53 PM

Replies: 3,556

Sticky Introduce Yourselves!

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Posted By Kinney

Hi everyone! :D 5'8" - 338lbs UberClyde?? from...

Hi everyone! :D
5'8" - 338lbs UberClyde?? from Texas, looking to lose some more weight. I've come down from 350lbs by eating less and swimming more, looking to kick it up a notch and see how far I...

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