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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By archermd

bike transport advice

hi, can anyone offer advice or info: i have 3 bikes to transport on a thule 4 bike rack hitch mounted to my suv. in case of rain, and for protection from road dirt, i thought of covering the bikes. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By archermd

which type of therapist? physical ...

which type of therapist?
physical
occupational
or perhaps
as i read and get your meaning
some psycho (cyclo) therapy?
i ride a cyclocross bike, but not in any sort of condition to enter a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-07, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By archermd

sorry for typos

iam tiredand it is late
sorry for the typos i the initial post
send help
my elbow hurts!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-07, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By archermd

elbow pain

help me please
i have my new specialized gtricross comp for 3 weeks now
299 miles in 20 days
right medial elow pain
hurts to flex elbow afgter 10 minutes riding
doing 15 plus miles daily
and i...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By archermd

reflectors and lights

picking up my bike this week
very pretty specialized tricross comp triple
anyone use reflectors
or lights
can't decide which lights to get
battery or rechargeable
and topeak rsck/mtx trunk bag?...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-07, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By archermd

reflectors

picking up my tricross comp triple this week
anyone use reflectors?
no lights yet
want to be safe
advice?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-07, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By archermd

shoes

hi
my bike should be delivered to lbs monday
built this week
shoes?
i wear 9eee allen edmunds for dress and new balance 9 4e or 6e depending on model
sidi?
northwave? can't find a website for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-07, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By archermd

I chose Specialized TriCross because: The best of...

I chose Specialized TriCross because: The best of the LBS in my area is a big Specialized shop, and their main rider who fit me has an S-Works Tricross, and he is a madman, rides far and long and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-07, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By archermd

Am i nuts to want to visit the bike even before...

Am i nuts to want to visit the bike even before it is built?

LBS did a great job. It was a nice and more thorough pre-ownership eval than expected. Not just "can you stand over this frame and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-07, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By archermd

Deposit placed tonight with order. Order should...

Deposit placed tonight with order. Order should be executed in am. Expected arrival in the box to lbs monday. Will visit my baby when she arrive during the build. Delivery late next week. Will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-07, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By archermd

any comments on wheels? lbs and specialzed site...

any comments on wheels?
lbs and specialzed site seems to suggest i am ok with stock wheel it comes with
i weigh 235 and on my way down to below 200 oven the next 6 months
think i need more spokes?...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-07, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By archermd

Finally ordered my bike!

So after much confusion, shooping, forum lurking, and about a dozen trips to lbs, I did it. Ordered a Specialized TriCross Comp Tiple, size 54. The guy there, the main one most bikers at that shop...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-07, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By archermd

Finally ordered my bike!

So after much confusion, shooping, forum lurking, and about a dozen trips to lbs, I did it. Ordered a Specialized TriCross Comp Tiple, size 54. The guy there, the main one most bikers at that shop...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-07, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By archermd

what is the fat cyclist site about is it one...

what is the fat cyclist site about
is it one person's site
i would like more info
i am fat too
i am an md
it take care of kids with cancer
brain tumors
i would like to support susan
who is she
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-07, 07:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,511
Posted By archermd

hi my riding has not even begun it will be...

hi
my riding has not even begun
it will be mild for sure in the beginning and not much touring ag all
i have looked at and considered touring frames since there are more steel frame options that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-07, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,457
Posted By archermd

v1k1ng1001 hi i have other posts and threads...

v1k1ng1001
hi
i have other posts and threads under the name archermd
look at them
faster than me starting a new thread
that will let you knowe my concerns
feel free to respond to sjtmd@mac.com...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-07, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By archermd

StankApe love your forum name need a bath? ...

StankApe
love your forum name
need a bath?
what is FD?
i am new to this and learning the lingo
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-07, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,457
Posted By archermd

hi 6' (barely) and 230 lb but on my way to a...

hi
6' (barely) and 230 lb but on my way to a goal of 185 (was 253 3 months ago)
looking at spec tricross comp vs jamis or fuji steel (touring?) vs trying to find a surly somewhere in nj
not sure...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,511
Posted By archermd

don't shoot me, but even though this is a cx...

don't shoot me, but
even though this is a cx forum
what about a steel framed bike
few cx come this way but many touring do
so for a novice, who wants the fat tires of a cx but drop bars, thus not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-07, 06:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,511
Posted By archermd

ok i thought rivendell was super high end and...

ok
i thought rivendell was super high end and expensive
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-07, 06:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,511
Posted By archermd

so true if only... i could give $2K to someone...

so true
if only... i could give $2K to someone to go buy the bike for me
to make the selection
ensure the fit
set it up
and get me riding
too bad it won't happen
but the folks here do offer...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-07, 05:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,511
Posted By archermd

hi check out my other threads etc... i have...

hi
check out my other threads etc...
i have been thinking of the same thing
the bikes we are both loking at are similar
many here have suggested a steel frame
not sure what i will get
many here...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

thanks i will seek the trek touring bike at the...

thanks
i will seek the trek touring bike at the larger lbs
and i will ask if they can get or would service the other brands
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 02:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

no problem i want to learn the lingo so the...

no problem
i want to learn the lingo
so the deal is, i can get spec or trek with ease
the other brands require a long drive or faith in a small shop's longevity
that said, spec tricross or trek...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

what is "a lower BB?" from what i read here,...

what is "a lower BB?"
from what i read here, you are saying touring (steel) or an alum cyclocros would be ok?
the spec tricross has carbon elements and some shock dampening inserts
spec tricros...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

tom so if i go with a touring bike, trek or...

tom
so if i go with a touring bike, trek or jamis or fuji or surly?
notice all are steel
you are converting me to steel and i haven't even met you nor have i been on a steel bike yet!
seriously,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

thanks again tom the toruing bikes and many...

thanks again tom
the toruing bikes and many steel frames are coming with tiagra or deore level shimano stuff
since i am just getting abck into this, spening sub-$1000 say for a fuju or jamis...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

ok, so i do not plan to load up a bike with much...

ok, so i do not plan to load up a bike with much gear, but the stel touring option does intrigue me
guys, i really want to buy something, and soon
is there a big advantage to steel, or for that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-07, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

tom where are you located? you sig has either...

tom
where are you located?
you sig has either greek or russian letters for location, neither of which i can understand
help
touring or cyclocross?
steel or aluminum?
brand preference?
the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

seems nice and the steel frame of most touring...

seems nice and the steel frame of most touring bikes seems to be what others are suggesting
i was going to order my tricross comp triple todya until i did mor eresearch yesterday
now back to square...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-07, 08:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

just riding around for fun and fitness my...

just riding around for fun and fitness
my commute is 32 miles on highway so not an option
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By archermd

close to a decision, help me please

I AM OP AND MOVING THIS THREAD TO THIS FORUM FOR ADVICE:
IT IS LONG BUT TELLS A STORY OF MY QUESTIONS AND NEED FOR HELP...

i am a newbie
posted other questions in gerneral forum
aksing similar...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By archermd

MODERATORS: Can we move my thread to the Clydes...

MODERATORS:
Can we move my thread to the Clydes forum PLEASE?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-07, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By archermd

so more confusion after finding 2 more stores to...

so more confusion after finding 2 more stores to visit
what about fuji or jamis steel vs spec tricross comp or other aluminum cyclocross bike
what about a touring bike in steel for a big guy like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-07, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 726
Posted By archermd

no surly dealer near me is it worth a long...

no surly dealer near me
is it worth a long (1hr) drive?
would a spec tricross comp suffice?
or something else (specialized, trek, raleigh, giant, cannondale easy to get near me, in that order)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-07, 07:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 726
Posted By archermd

tom you have responded to my posts on another...

tom
you have responded to my posts on another thread
so should i and this thread's origingator think CYCLOCROSS frames?
they seem to have the right feometry and strength and tire size for a clyde...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

so assuming i could find one... which steel frame...

so assuming i could find one... which steel frame would you suggest, and is cromolly another word for steel? please excuse my ignorance. and most non-md types are a bit more sane, and higher...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-07, 08:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

why do some prefer steel frames?

why do some prefer steel frames?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

chipcom did you mean fat or flat bars what is...

chipcom
did you mean fat or flat bars
what is ymmv
is there some advantage to volpe or crosscheck
i could find and buy either one but not as easily as a specialized, trek, giant, or cannondale
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 07:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

thanks tom behavioral psych? as a brain guy...

thanks tom
behavioral psych?
as a brain guy myself (child neuro md specializing in oncology) i wonder
are you studying the behaior of psychologists or the psychology of behavior?
that was a joke,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 07:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

air what are you studying for the phd? i am a...

air
what are you studying for the phd?
i am a child neuro md specializing in oncology
thus my need for some hobbies!!!
i love archery, birding, photograpy, guitar, all $$$ hobbies
and i ALWAYS...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 07:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

air what are you studying for the phd? i am a...

air
what are you studying for the phd?
i am a child neuro md specializing in oncology
thus my need for some hobbies!!!
i love archery, birding, photograpy, guitar, all $$$ hobbies
and i ALWAYS...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

air scotch plains, nj betwen rt 22 and exit 135...

air
scotch plains, nj betwen rt 22 and exit 135 on gsp
local shop is in westfield, jay's (mostly specialize, some trek, very kind, let me ride owner's tricross)
these is another in cranford...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 06:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

thanks tom i was wondering about your...

thanks tom
i was wondering about your sig/location
what's that?
foreign language (deutch) describing a us locale?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 06:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

"the kit"? again, please excuse my ignorance...

"the kit"?
again, please excuse my ignorance (read = naivite... not so sure of spelling)
drops or straight? i am so confused, since when it test ride, mostly i notice how it hurts my butt
i do not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 06:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

what are "posers" i've seen that term several...

what are "posers"
i've seen that term several times
still lost and can't decide about the bars
ugh again
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

last night i asked about fitting lbs said frame...

last night i asked about fitting
lbs said frame was correct (only had me on one)
offerred a full fitting on a trainer to adjust things by measuring me and various angles of my body once my bike was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 12:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

i have gone to lbs and rode a few models but no...

i have gone to lbs and rode a few models but no straight bars recently
will go back and compare a sirrus or trek fx to a drop spec tricross and then decide
fyi i am NOT buying this bike on the net...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

oh no now i am worried are drops a mistake or...

oh no
now i am worried
are drops a mistake or what?
i could shift to a trek fx or spec sirrus or cannondale road warrier, might not be easy to get a jamis
i was going to order my tricross...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-07, 10:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By archermd

hi again rode tricros expert at lbs today, and...

hi again
rode tricros expert at lbs today, and a roubaix
thinking of the tricross comp triple, should do all i could wangt a bike to do
it has 20 front 24 rear roval pave wheels, 32 tires, lbs...
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