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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Those are really expensive for the price range im...

Those are really expensive for the price range im considering. Their new co-op bikes have some affordable mountain and hydrid/city options. A road bike isn't as upright correct? I have tight lower...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-14-17, 11:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

New REI bikes finally announced!

Well I still haven't got my bike due to some health delays BUT I just got an email that REI now has new co op bikes. Anyone on here check them out yet ??
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-05-17, 03:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

I'm crossing my fingers I get some money back...

I'm crossing my fingers I get some money back from medical bills and then it will be easy to buy from LBS and save REI gift cards use as needed as I go on future retreats or outdoor adventures.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-03-17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

I tried that. Lots of bikes were listed on their...

I tried that. Lots of bikes were listed on their website around Christmas at super steep discounts - including Novaris models. I went to store tried to order and couldn't be done because all those...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-01-17, 10:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Yes I've thought of that. I'll have to read rules...

Yes I've thought of that. I'll have to read rules on Craigslist and see if that's permissible to post an ad to sell gift cards. See if anyone bites at $20 loss. I think REI Prices are about $20...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-17, 10:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Inspiring !

Thanks for this note! You all are very inspiring. 6000 miles!! Someone else was right REI is slim pickings because of transitions right now. I stopped at "LBS" again since REI hasn't had any real...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-16-17, 04:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

100 mile ride?!!? Dang that sounds intimidating...

100 mile ride?!!? Dang that sounds intimidating haha...I figure I would prefer a more upright position as well as tight as my back and hips are.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Not sure what the stem means - what the...

Not sure what the stem means - what the handlebars attach to? Going to visit the local bike shop again this week and hope someone has time to fit me on what Cannondales they have...as it looks like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-17, 03:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

No dice yet

Looks like REI sales changed and inventory at my local store is minimal to try out. Stopped at another bike store they only had a few Cannondale but sales was busy for long time with family full of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks! Visiting parents for holiday weekend and...

Thanks! Visiting parents for holiday weekend and taking dad hunting but when i return will be back to bike shopping mission. Especially after this holiday season I've packed on some weight.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-16, 12:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Next week I'll hit the bike store that has more...

Next week I'll hit the bike store that has more options than REI and try out whatever hybrid and mountain bikes they have. If any of the Cannondales seem to be a good fit I'll see if I can order...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-16, 12:19 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Very nice!! I'd buy the exploding alarm with 3...

Very nice!! I'd buy the exploding alarm with 3 refills!! I can only imagine in this country these days - especially LA - if I blew the eardrum out of some scumbag I'd be the one that got sued for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Ha. Hauling a few locks would be worth saving a...

Ha. Hauling a few locks would be worth saving a $650 bike to me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Maybe someone needs to invent some...

Maybe someone needs to invent some tracking/exloding device for bike thieves. If they do get it in a truck you can alert police then set off a smoke bomb/flash bang concealed as a water bottle :-)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks Tim, once I find a bike I will look at REI...

Thanks Tim, once I find a bike I will look at REI and local bike shops for a heavy duty one. I bought the U lock for the beach cruiser because the bike shop said they know lots of people who get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks for this wisdom. I will go to the bike...

Thanks for this wisdom. I will go to the bike shop which is close to REI and likely has more Cannondale in stock and more knowledgeable folks to help size me. I would feel better to ride a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-16, 11:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

I can swing the $200...I will call tomorrow to...

I can swing the $200...I will call tomorrow to see if they have it in the warehouse. It looks like another model they might be getting rid of the last few left in stores as it says only Large...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-16, 11:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks Tim!! If you have any specific...

Thanks Tim!! If you have any specific suggestions on brand/model of cable and U lock please let me know. It makes sense for sure and would make me feel better, and probably look like a good...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-16, 05:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks Tim. Well they seem very nice there, both...

Thanks Tim. Well they seem very nice there, both the guy on the floor in the bike section, and customer service up front, AND the lady I called in their customer service all felt bad about trying to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-16, 06:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks Snuts. REI gives you a free tune up after...

Thanks Snuts. REI gives you a free tune up after break in so hopefully that would cover it. The local chain Helen's cycles gives you free tune ups for first year (but I have REI gift cards so was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

what sort of price range do you guys suggest if...

what sort of price range do you guys suggest if $500 is too low and narrows my options too much? Would bumping it up to $650 make that much of a difference?

Are Diamondback's not that great...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-16, 05:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks Tim....this is a lot of wisdom. I am...

Thanks Tim....this is a lot of wisdom. I am clueless so any bike shop or REI person could blow smoke and I would have no clue. I went to REI today and asked for the bike mechanics, but the store was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-16, 09:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks for the encouragement :-) Gonna try...

Thanks for the encouragement :-)

Gonna try to get to REI in next few days and possibly order the Novara Buzz (if it doesn't fit when it arrives I can return it). If I'm reading the specs right...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-26-16, 07:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks VegasTriker. I basically listed any hybrid...

Thanks VegasTriker. I basically listed any hybrid or mountain bike at REI that is in my price range (looking only to spend $500 or less). I've read that about getting fixed forks in some articles...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-26-16, 01:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks! Appreciate it. Sorry for any posting...

Thanks! Appreciate it. Sorry for any posting mishaps as I posted first on Clydesdale and then Hybrid...then it seemed the Clydesdale posting didn't take so I put up the shorter one.

I think the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-25-16, 10:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks. So is that the most important factor when...

Thanks. So is that the most important factor when one is a heavyweight like
Me? I'll try to get to local REI This week and check it out. It's on sale for $421 currently.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-25-16, 07:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,124
Posted By Powerlifter

REI Clydesdale Options help

Hi,
I have gift certificates for REI for $400 so am looking at hybrid and mountain bike options there. I'm clueless about bikes so don't want to buy the wrong thing. I'm 5'10 and 250 pounds. Wanna...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-25-16, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,206
Posted By Powerlifter

Thanks. I'll try to start figuring out what...

Thanks. I'll try to start figuring out what bikes may have that.

These seem to generally be my options at REI:
Cannondale Trail 7
Diamondback Overdrive
Cannondale Trail 5
Cannondale...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-25-16, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,206
Posted By Powerlifter

Help with REI options please

Hi,
I'm 5'10 and 250lb guy looking to get a hybrid or mountain bike at REI to cruise around my beach town, urban area commutes To gym and errands. I haven't rode bikes for years and reason for...
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