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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-31-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,026
Posted By sumguy

Our plant manager uses a treadmill desk and...

Our plant manager uses a treadmill desk and decided each shift manager should have one too. Nice little setup - laptop and 2 extra monitors. If I could afford one I would too but use a stability at...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-13, 01:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,238
Posted By sumguy

We have a few choices: MUPs in the metroparks, a...

We have a few choices: MUPs in the metroparks, a dedicated bike route or 2, and bike lanes that start and end at random destinations.

Exercise: the MUPs are too much of a hassle. Way too many...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-03-13, 11:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,206
Posted By sumguy

If the crack isn't from any sort of abuse then...

If the crack isn't from any sort of abuse then try for the lifetime warranty. If they won't budge, have the original owner replace it. I would only feel guilty if I had abused it or got in an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-03-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By sumguy

try and find the full version of "I'm Starvin" by...

try and find the full version of "I'm Starvin" by him.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-02-13, 02:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,053
Posted By sumguy

checked gears, and ease of use/cleaning at BBB....

checked gears, and ease of use/cleaning at BBB. The plastic gear drive stuff is a turn off but there were some regular blenders with metal drive gears and a VitaBlend as well. Just can't drop that $$...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-23-13, 01:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,053
Posted By sumguy

thanks for the replies everyone. If I really...

thanks for the replies everyone. If I really really wanted it I could get the high end stuff BUT its just me and my tiny apartment - not sure my usage would justify the high dollars plus I have some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-22-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,053
Posted By sumguy

making smoothies

want to add these to my diet and need recommendation or opinions. Ninja Kitchen System, NutriBullet, Magic Bullet - thoughts? Are they that much better than a regular blender? Anything to look for or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-13, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 932
Posted By sumguy

welcome back. I also took a break from biking for...

welcome back. I also took a break from biking for health problems then the forum and need to get back into riding. Your weight loss achievements are impressive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-12, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 804
Posted By sumguy

thanks for the info. I've heard of double wall...

thanks for the info. I've heard of double wall construction but apparently didn't know exactly what it was. Mystery solved. Just ordered some velo-plugs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 804
Posted By sumguy

thanks. a little disappointed with the LBS since...

thanks. a little disappointed with the LBS since this was supposed to be a drop in wheel replacement. Bought rim, tire, hub, gear set, tubes, etc. and even paid a little for assembly. How long has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 804
Posted By sumguy

Wheel advice

Ordered a complete spare wheel, gears and all. Original wheel for trainer, new one for riding. Original wheel is Jalco DRX2000. New wheel is ZAC19 by Weinmann. Did the bike shop forget to mention...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 560
Posted By sumguy

Good thread. I may have just verified this the...

Good thread. I may have just verified this the hard way. Docs still aren't sure whats going on.
Rain spell was starting to end and got bike ready for next day then calf started hurting at work....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-20-11, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By sumguy

Thanks, can't wait to try commuting again. ...

Thanks, can't wait to try commuting again.
Good news from the hospital - called to ask when the bill will get sent and they said the insurance company picked up the 3 day tab. I've been putting...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-19-11, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By sumguy

tough way to lose Clydesdale status

kidney stones.. Back in Dec '08 diagnosed with a 5mm stone. Docs assumed it would pass. Fast forward to the summer of 2010 and having issues. 2nd 'outpatient' surgery in Dec removed stone but left me...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-10, 05:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By sumguy

I work 10p-6am and really liked commuting for...

I work 10p-6am and really liked commuting for this shift. Traffic along 45mph arterials is lighter at these hours than a regular day shift. Finally getting kidney stone removed and hope to start...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-10, 07:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,764
Posted By sumguy

eat dark chocolate daily. never been on a real...

eat dark chocolate daily. never been on a real diet where I watch calories, fats, plan meals, etc. Just go through phases where I eat a little healthier for a bit and then not so healthy.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-10, 11:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,525
Posted By sumguy

I've wondered about the restrictions involved...

I've wondered about the restrictions involved after surgery. seems like you may as well go on a diet anyway. When I had a bad kidney stone, the doc said lots of water and no caffeine, alcohol or...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-13-10, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By sumguy

Live in Maumee, work in Toledo. I think the paved...

Live in Maumee, work in Toledo. I think the paved part of the Wabash trail dead ends at Fulton County Road 1 (CR1). If you take CR1 to the other leg of the trail it makes a ~30 mile loop. Plan to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-02-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,444
Posted By sumguy

down 1 lb to 207. Saturday night problem with...

down 1 lb to 207. Saturday night problem with hiatal hernia so: smaller portions, chew food very well, water before eating and making sure not to eat unless hungry. will see what happens.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-19-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,321
Posted By sumguy

no changes here. home scale 208, work scale 214....

no changes here. home scale 208, work scale 214. only really exercise was cleaning the apartment before inspection. dread going to the gym so haven't. am eating a little better this week so should...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-10, 10:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,305
Posted By sumguy

209 this week 1) go to gym before membership...

209
this week
1) go to gym before membership expires. try a couple gyms closer to home. experience will determine whether I renew; may try a yoga school instead of gym. much procrastination...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,089
Posted By sumguy

Sign me up too. Will use the scale at work -...

Sign me up too. Will use the scale at work - digital scale at home seems random sometimes. Got down to 193, had kidney stone problems then bought a car and stopped commuting. Floating between 208...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-04-10, 12:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 688
Posted By sumguy

just keep moving forward and learn from any...

just keep moving forward and learn from any mistakes
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-25-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By sumguy

thx, just tried it and the quick release lever is...

thx, just tried it and the quick release lever is a little too wide for the slots, will check the LBS next week. working overtime this weekend.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-25-09, 01:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By sumguy

trainer setup

Just got a free BlackBurn Mag Trackstand trainer from a guy at work. He likes to do spin classes and doesn't use it anymore. Looks like an older model and discontinued. Question is, my bikes have...
Forum: Commuting
12-17-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,619
Posted By sumguy

blah.. I like fast food but the breakfast menus...

blah.. I like fast food but the breakfast menus always seem too greasy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-09, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,560
Posted By sumguy

true and not something I would do.

true and not something I would do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,560
Posted By sumguy

I've heard their return policy is pretty liberal....

I've heard their return policy is pretty liberal. Supposedly I could return my bike without hassle after daily commuting through 4 seasons.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-09, 07:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,560
Posted By sumguy

Bought Novara Safari online and had it shipped....

Bought Novara Safari online and had it shipped. Nearest store was 140mi away and I was living car free. Assembly was minimal. Handlebars, pedals, seat, wheels. If I remember correctly, the brakes and...
Forum: Touring
12-15-09, 07:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,675
Posted By sumguy

Not only that but some colubrids rattle their...

Not only that but some colubrids rattle their tails in the scrub to mimic real rattlers. Lot of good advice in this thread. I hadn't thought about using pebbles or sticks while climbing up or down a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-11-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,866
Posted By sumguy

Where can you buy it?

Where can you buy it?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,349
Posted By sumguy

I feel a little better now :) If I make shells...

I feel a little better now :) If I make shells and cheese, stuffing, lg pizza, hamburgers (1lb), etc I tend to eat the whole package. Work stress, overtime, and swing shifts cause me to binge eat as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 818
Posted By sumguy

For those that do practice yoga - do you prefer...

For those that do practice yoga - do you prefer the gym or a yoga school? Have a gym membership but there appear to be 3 places listed under yoga instruction nearby as well.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-14-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By sumguy

good luck and take your time. they aren't...

good luck and take your time. they aren't infallible but they help. good for the icy stuff not as helpful on snow.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-09-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,866
Posted By sumguy

not addicted as some of you. 2L/day in my 20s....

not addicted as some of you. 2L/day in my 20s. 2-3 bottles/day in my 30s. I quit when the doctor at the ER said no pop, no caffeine, drink lots of water. Had a kidney stone and pissed blood for a...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,820
Posted By sumguy

Same here. A med weight windproof, water...

Same here. A med weight windproof, water resistant jacket with 1-2 layers will keep me warm into the teens. Many moons ago I thought a rain cape would be the bomb. Saw pictures of Euros using them...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-09, 04:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,629
Posted By sumguy

Time ATAC and Speedplay Frogs - different shoes...

Time ATAC and Speedplay Frogs - different shoes needed? I have Forte MTB shoes and the forte/nashbar campus pedals and have had trouble unclipping now and then. Don't know if its the pedals, cheap...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-09, 03:15 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 5,595
Posted By sumguy

Strange bird. God given how? old school stone...

Strange bird. God given how? old school stone tablets or maybe text msg and tweet; don't tell us voices in your head. Is this the same God that says thou shalt not lie? shalt not use thy name in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,201
Posted By sumguy

70s but doc never really checks it. nurses spend...

70s but doc never really checks it. nurses spend about 3 seconds checking BP which is always normal. come back in a few years...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 411
Posted By sumguy

you could always put the tires in the attic if...

you could always put the tires in the attic if worried about the baseboard heat damaging the rubber or tubes. Both my bikes are in the living room but I'm single so....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-09, 06:10 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,337
Posted By sumguy

22 yrs ago, worked 2 full time jobs, weighed 145...

22 yrs ago, worked 2 full time jobs, weighed 145 fully clothed and steel shank boots.
40 now. Peaked at 224 few years ago. Down to 193 but back to 200. While I can do a century and other slow and...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-09, 11:49 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,231
Posted By sumguy

I use reflective gear, 1 headlight and 2 rear...

I use reflective gear, 1 headlight and 2 rear blinkies. I feel safer riding at night. My commute was on 45mph 5 lane roads. Traffic is MUCH lighter than day time. In the daytime, a lead car may move...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 692
Posted By sumguy

our club has already shut down for the season...

our club has already shut down for the season except Sat-Sun and those are probably too fast for me atm.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,290
Posted By sumguy

Talk about taking liberties. Noticed this in the...

Talk about taking liberties. Noticed this in the credits for Repo something or other when channel hopping. They not only have the EGA logo but named the company EGA Productions...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-09, 06:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,940
Posted By sumguy

Same here. 1 giant gnat in the eye on the way to...

Same here. 1 giant gnat in the eye on the way to work and I always wear glasses now. Daytime sunglasses, nightime safety glasses, winter ski goggles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By sumguy

Even so, it can still happen. My mom doesn't live...

Even so, it can still happen. My mom doesn't live in the best part of town and is on a fixed income. House has been in the family 60+ years. A group was created to improve neighborhoods and backed by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By sumguy

apartment bike storage

Who knew. Went to pick up a package at the office and they questioned me about a bike I had stored under/next to the stairwell. Apparently its a fire hazard and a big no-no even though it was out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,335
Posted By sumguy

Lot more money than the Axiom but OldManMountain...

Lot more money than the Axiom but OldManMountain has rear racks with quick release skewers (http://oldmanmountain.com/Pages/RackPages/RearRacks.html)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By sumguy

new tape looked better than old. looks like...

new tape looked better than old. looks like better tape than on my current two bikes as well. so far so good - he's still out and about. pressure should have been less than 85psi according to tire
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By sumguy

Other way around. I was original owner and gave...

Other way around. I was original owner and gave the bike away fully equipped with lights, fenders, rack, panniers, etc. Replacing the axle was one option but they talked me into some better wheels...
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