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Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,916
Posted By alloutdoors

Getting back to the original post. I believe...

Getting back to the original post. I believe Campy suggests their gear is for those under 170lbs. Can you ride Campy if you weigh more than that, of course, but they don't recommend it. I have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 351
Posted By alloutdoors

Another Brooks thread

I have been riding a Fizik Arione for quite awhile. It was fairly comfortable when I was riding in a group pushing hard. However, I took a little hiatus from riding for awhile, and when I got back...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-09, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 393
Posted By alloutdoors

Group rides would help. That's what kept me...

Group rides would help. That's what kept me motivated when I started riding. However, I now live in the middle of nowhere and haven't had any luck finding people in the area. Hopefully my wife...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 393
Posted By alloutdoors

Just wanted to say thanks

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone here. I have had a lull in riding over the last year and a half and being on this site. After reading through a lot of the posts on here I have finally gotten...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-15-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By alloutdoors

I have been having the same problems in northern...

I have been having the same problems in northern New Mexico. It has been snowing in April, but was in the 60's and 70's in January. Come on, it's already hard enough to get back on the bike. Do we...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-02-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,389
Posted By alloutdoors

I finished with around 2400 on the road bike and...

I finished with around 2400 on the road bike and another 1000 or so on commuter (I don't really know about the commuter I don't have a computer on it). Much better than last year. Hopefully I will...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-07, 10:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,481
Posted By alloutdoors

Depends on where you are. Mulies are bigger than...

Depends on where you are. Mulies are bigger than Texas whitetails, but probably about the same or a little smaller than UP deer. Just for the record I think yoopers are crazy enough to try this.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-12-07, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By alloutdoors

Thanks Tom. I have a feeling I will be doing a...

Thanks Tom. I have a feeling I will be doing a lot of solo riding, but I will be in New Mexico so it's alright.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-11-07, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,312
Posted By alloutdoors

It was my first organized ride and I was really...

It was my first organized ride and I was really impressed with the setup, they just hadn't planned on it getting so hot that day. It was over 100 degrees by 10am. They closed the course early,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-11-07, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By alloutdoors

Clydes in New Mexico

Hey everyone,

Soon I will be starting a job in Raton, NM and was just wondering if there is anyone from this forum nearby (by nearby I mean within a few hours). The area looks like an awesome...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-09-07, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,312
Posted By alloutdoors

I did HHH in 2006 and it was well supported, they...

I did HHH in 2006 and it was well supported, they just didn't completely plan for 106 degree heat. The first 20 or 30 miles are crazy, there are people everywhere and crashes are commonplace. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By alloutdoors

The difference between the copperhead and...

The difference between the copperhead and steelhead is in the clamping head. The copperhead is all plastic with a steel insert for the fork bolt, while the steelhead is a piece of steel. I have the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-07, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By alloutdoors

I agree that taking a wheel off every time is not...

I agree that taking a wheel off every time is not that bad and makes me feel more comfortable. It is seems more secure to me. The difference between the copperhead and steelhead is the amount of...
Forum: Texas
11-23-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 715
Posted By alloutdoors

I rode 39 miles to Thanksgiving dinner yesterday...

I rode 39 miles to Thanksgiving dinner yesterday through the snow. I looked like an icicle when I got there, but it was worth it. Nice to have a little snow, makes things look a lot nicer.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-17-07, 09:21 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 63,185
Posted By alloutdoors

My first century was last summer. After riding...

My first century was last summer. After riding for 3 months I decided to do a century, of course I had to do the Hotter than Hell Hundred. I convinced some of my friends to go up with me. We...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-17-07, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By alloutdoors

I have a Barrier and I used it all last winter,...

I have a Barrier and I used it all last winter, even when I wasn't riding. The front is windproof enough to stand up to West Texas winds, so it will stand up to anything. I didn't do a lot of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-07, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By alloutdoors

This is not directed towards anyone, just a rant...

This is not directed towards anyone, just a rant in general. All you ever hear is "lose 1-2 lbs. per week and you will keep it off... blah...blah...blah" You don't hear what you should hear, which...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,198
Posted By alloutdoors

Hammer Gel apple-cinnamon or raspberry. The...

Hammer Gel apple-cinnamon or raspberry. The vanilla isn't bad either. I haven't really liked any of the GU flavors that I have tried.
Forum: Triathlon
09-26-07, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By alloutdoors

I just did my first team triathlon on my road...

I just did my first team triathlon on my road bike and I was passing everyone, even those tucked down on their aero bars. The bike will matter, but how well you ride will matter more.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-07, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 926
Posted By alloutdoors

+1 I started out slow on hills and have...

+1

I started out slow on hills and have gotten much better, now I can outclimb some of the scrawny guys that I ride with on the weekends. Just don't give up.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By alloutdoors

Just got the results, we finished 1st for coed...

Just got the results, we finished 1st for coed teams and 20th overall with a time of 1:06:12. Split times should be up soon, I am hoping that I had the fastest bike leg.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-07, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By alloutdoors

First team triathlon

I just thought I would let everyone know that I did the bike portion of my first triathlon today. It was just a short sprint tri, but a tri none the less. Being on a team I figured I could go a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-19-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 758
Posted By alloutdoors

This is the precise reason that I try to avoid...

This is the precise reason that I try to avoid scales as much as possible. Just keep track of your intake and get out on the bike and watch the pounds melt away.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-19-07, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By alloutdoors

I too am getting close to the 2000 mark (about...

I too am getting close to the 2000 mark (about 1700 or so now). Shouldn't be too long. I will have to set another goal for next year.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-07, 10:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,081
Posted By alloutdoors

They do have glow-in-the-dark inks out now.

They do have glow-in-the-dark inks out now.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-07, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,940
Posted By alloutdoors

Cateye Astrale 8 cadence problems

For about the last 2 months I have been dealing with problems with the cadence function on my computer. Sometimes the cadence will go to 0 or it will be half or a third of the true cadence. This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 786
Posted By alloutdoors

I had a similar problem last summer. It is...

I had a similar problem last summer. It is likely from working a little too hard. Have you been doing other activities besides cycling? Just ice it down and get some Icy Hot or other pain...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-07, 08:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,840
Posted By alloutdoors

Get yourself up to about 250lb. and try to catch...

Get yourself up to about 250lb. and try to catch all the little people!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-07, 08:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,422
Posted By alloutdoors

Biggest Loser - Season ???

The Biggest Loser started up again last night. I don't have a clue what season it is up to, 4 or 5. I was just wondering if anyone here enjoys watching it. I find that it gives me some motivation...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,004
Posted By alloutdoors

They seem to primarily be concerned with...

They seem to primarily be concerned with skateboards and bikes tearing up the parks. Why not build a skate park, instead of banning everything? Seems like a simple solution to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-07, 12:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,779
Posted By alloutdoors

In his defense, the Diamante's can be run up to...

In his defense, the Diamante's can be run up to 145psi, but 155psi seemed a bit high to me too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By alloutdoors

I too suffer from the massive quads syndrome...

I too suffer from the massive quads syndrome (they are calling everything a syndrome these days, so why not that?) and although the leg grippers are sometimes tight XL's have always fit. I usually...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,585
Posted By alloutdoors

Roof racks are a lot better than trunk racks. ...

Roof racks are a lot better than trunk racks. They are far more expandable and much more solid. All the major bike rack manufacturers should be able to fit a roof rack to your car. Just need to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-07, 09:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 669
Posted By alloutdoors

Arm and knee/leg warmers can help you ride...

Arm and knee/leg warmers can help you ride comfortably in chilly weather. Under Armour cold gear mock turtlenecks work well when it gets colder. I bought a Pearl Izumi Barrier jacket last winter...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-08-07, 11:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,827
Posted By alloutdoors

Just as a general point (not saying this is...

Just as a general point (not saying this is definitive and other people may have had different experiences), but in my experience (not with cycling computers) Magellan GPS units do not hold up nearly...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-07, 11:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,405
Posted By alloutdoors

I have tried a number of different brands of...

I have tried a number of different brands of synthetic shirts (I sweat a lot and it is nice to just wear them around instead of cotton). Under Armour are the best ones I have found. I have some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 895
Posted By alloutdoors

I had the same problem on my mountain bike. It...

I had the same problem on my mountain bike. It started on the smallest cog and proceeded up the cassette. The guys at the LBS weren't sure what it was. We replaced the cassette and it hasn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,026
Posted By alloutdoors

Hand built are the way to go. Deep V rims work...

Hand built are the way to go. Deep V rims work well for us larger people (spreads the strain across more spokes). I have a Sun Swift rim on the rear wheel and haven't had problems with it. As long...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-07, 01:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,715
Posted By alloutdoors

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-07, 01:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,257
Posted By alloutdoors

I too have a sick desire to punish myself on...

I too have a sick desire to punish myself on hills even at 250, but I think it's only because I know that I make little people hurt if they try to stick on my wheel. Just sucks being stuck in west...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,212
Posted By alloutdoors

+1 to the sweat gut'r, I just got one and it...

+1 to the sweat gut'r, I just got one and it works pretty well.

As far as shorts/bibs go, I have a pair of Pearl Izumi Microsensor bibs with the 3d pro pad and the taint area is fairly thin, but...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-07, 12:30 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 9,090
Posted By alloutdoors

4452+9=4461

4452+9=4461
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-19-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,661
Posted By alloutdoors

I took creatine in high school during football,...

I took creatine in high school during football, and I felt more energized. But it's not going to do you much good in cycling.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-07, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,670
Posted By alloutdoors

Just give it time. I started riding last year...

Just give it time. I started riding last year and I got up to 55 miles comfortably. This year I have been able to push it up to 75 miles comfortably. It just takes some time for your body to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By alloutdoors

I have had a wheel loosen up a bit, but it never...

I have had a wheel loosen up a bit, but it never came off. I actually haven't had problems since the plastic part broke off. I just tip the wheel forward against the body of the vehicle and it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-16-07, 12:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,716
Posted By alloutdoors

For those having digestive problems, are you...

For those having digestive problems, are you lactose intolerant? Whey protein tears me up most of the time. I was mixing soy protein in with whey, and noticed that soy may contain lactose from...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-07, 11:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,471
Posted By alloutdoors

I noticed again today when I was doing some work...

I noticed again today when I was doing some work on the trainer that it would be nice to have a bike just for the trainer, as I seem to flex the bottom bracket A LOT when I really start to turn the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-07, 11:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,000
Posted By alloutdoors

I don't really feel all that sweaty either (even...

I don't really feel all that sweaty either (even though I do sweat bad). When it is 90 degrees, with a 15mph breeze, and 10% humidity the sweat evaporates quick, even at the rates I put it out. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-07, 09:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By alloutdoors

Aero rims are pretty much anything other than box...

Aero rims are pretty much anything other than box rims that come standard on lower end bikes. Box rims are U-shaped in cross section. Aero rims have a V-shape to them.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-07, 10:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By alloutdoors

Low end Alex rims just suck. I had the Alex...

Low end Alex rims just suck. I had the Alex AT400 when I first got my Specialized. The first spoke I broke was around 40 miles. The second one was around 80 miles. I was about 290 at the time and...
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