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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-17, 12:08 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,887
Posted By Thattalldude

My inseam Is about 36" by that method and am...

My inseam Is about 36" by that method and am 6'5"... seems like the 2xl is would be right... you might need to play with it a bit, maybe different stems etc...

If you have never ride anything...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-15, 10:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,142
Posted By Thattalldude

So I guess the takeaway is ultegra groupset...

So I guess the takeaway is ultegra groupset really helps a lot? Only 5 lbs for:

-shifters/levers, front & rear derailers, brakes calipers/pads, crankset, & cassette....

(not that the other...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,142
Posted By Thattalldude

Love this build! Great job building such a sturdy...

Love this build! Great job building such a sturdy and light bike; really impressive!

Specs from Ritchey claims 4lbs for the frameset, but assume that is just for the frame and an additional ~ 1lbs...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,629
Posted By Thattalldude

Yeah, looks like he got that backwards: ...

Yeah, looks like he got that backwards:

"..The only downside is that latex tubes are more porous than their black butyl counterparts. You'll need to air them up before every ride and if they sit a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 12:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,629
Posted By Thattalldude

Yeah I hear yah, just saying what see... I...

Yeah I hear yah, just saying what see...

I guess it's because they're squeesing in a ride on their lunch break, and want to just grab the bike and take off... A lot folks aren't into all the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,629
Posted By Thattalldude

Figuring he's got 28s or 32s tires so at 250...

Figuring he's got 28s or 32s tires so at 250 (like me) he could probably be "ok" down to about 80 psi and figure with it being a hybrid had standard wall tubes that doesn't bleed pressure as fast as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 09:16 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,887
Posted By Thattalldude

Super awesome; thank you! So the frame +...

Super awesome; thank you!

So the frame + seat & seatpost + stem + headset/spacers + rear caliper & pads + front derailer = 8 lbs

Figure those components weigh about 3 lbs (will verify spec'd...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By Thattalldude

You might run out of gear, besides changing the...

You might run out of gear, besides changing the crankset you could do a high & wide cassette 11-28 (assuming 9 spd)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By Thattalldude

Had them in a 700x32 I think; was not impressed....

Had them in a 700x32 I think; was not impressed. Felt like they didn't roll well and prone to flats
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-15, 11:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,937
Posted By Thattalldude

Yep, 180s with chainrings are easy to get online...

Yep, 180s with chainrings are easy to get online and under $200

ird does 180s, 200s, and 220mm crank arms for ~ $150; the rest start at ~ $400
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-15, 11:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,153
Posted By Thattalldude

6'5" & 250 here; I'd say fitness/performance...

6'5" & 250 here; I'd say fitness/performance hybrid (flat handle bars & 700c wheel) with 32 or 36 spoke wheels with 28 or 32mm tires. Flat bar is better bang for your back vs road shifters/brakes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-15, 10:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,681
Posted By Thattalldude

I'm 6'5"/250 & had 36 spoke wheels on my steel...

I'm 6'5"/250 & had 36 spoke wheels on my steel road bike and the rear was popping a spoke every other day or two (~50 miles)... Got decent spokes to stop that...

Also rented a 61cm specialized...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-15, 10:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,629
Posted By Thattalldude

The bike shop should of told you this and you...

The bike shop should of told you this and you probably already know but just a tips to keep you happy with your bike:

- the cables will stretch a little as they breakin over the next couple...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-15, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,651
Posted By Thattalldude

Before I went to clipless I was having frequent...

Before I went to clipless I was having frequent knee pain... Being able to pull up on the pedal and allow power to be transmitted in different ways takes some burden off your knees.

But you might...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,887
Posted By Thattalldude

Well you don't need 50 to get a message, but...

Well you don't need 50 to get a message, but apparently you need 50 to respond... That's unfortunate...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,887
Posted By Thattalldude

Dying to know what the 747 frame & fork weigh;...

Dying to know what the 747 frame & fork weigh; also interested in getting 747 frame, PM me to discuss.
Forum: Touring
06-08-15, 04:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,274
Posted By Thattalldude

~ $100 LHT frame = stolen to me.... ...

~ $100 LHT frame = stolen to me....

Anyway...

If rim brakes, (just my opinion/experience here) don't do canti's; just go with standard v-brakes and long pull hood levers. Canti's are weak and...
Forum: Touring
06-08-15, 02:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,911
Posted By Thattalldude

That review was me... Pretty harsh but what I...

That review was me... Pretty harsh but what I experienced at the time; I do regret posting it before the problems were fixed instead of posting it while I was fixing them...

I still have the bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-15, 11:46 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,887
Posted By Thattalldude

I've seen a few steel touring forks around...

I've seen a few steel touring forks around 2.5lbs, so with that long steer tube(maybe thicker too) figure it should be a little more....



that aluminum cross frame & carbon fork had to weigh ~...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,937
Posted By Thattalldude

Totally agree with H.S. Clydesdale; long cranks...

Totally agree with H.S. Clydesdale; long cranks is the way to go for tall riders. 300lbs is no problem as long as it has strong wheels (36 spoke count), and your not beating the crap out of it.

I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-15, 08:35 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,887
Posted By Thattalldude

Dying to know how much the 747 frame & fork weigh...

Dying to know how much the 747 frame & fork weigh (separately).

Guessing the fork is 3 or more lbs, and the frame alone something like 4-5lbs.

If you just stand a scale holding each (then weigh...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-15, 09:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,106
Posted By Thattalldude

Oh bummers, is was thinking of joining but I...

Oh bummers, is was thinking of joining but I don't make 300lbs cut-off....

I am 270lbs now and my bikes are 30-35lbs, so I'm at or just over the line if I can count the bike; no such luck I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-15, 02:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,317
Posted By Thattalldude

Changing crank length and resulting cadence & gearing changes

So you're thinking of going for custom length cranks...

The following is a simplification of changing the crank length and how it approximately affects cadence and gearing; a little fine tuning...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-18-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,311
Posted By Thattalldude

Thanks Fred; read your thread. Great info and...

Thanks Fred; read your thread. Great info and about what I'm expecting and hoping for...

Zinn shows I should be on 190s to 200s (ish); I did 15minute test ride a khs 747 a few months back with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-15, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,311
Posted By Thattalldude

Done a couple good climbs (2000 ft, each) with...

Done a couple good climbs (2000 ft, each) with sram x7 180mm crankset, and definitely seems easier climbing (going the same speed or faster).

They didn't feel like a big jump in size, but seems...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-15, 06:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,311
Posted By Thattalldude

Some more info: Do I "need" long cranks?...

Some more info:

Do I "need" long cranks? No. I am hoping they improve my climbing; I can keep up with fast rider on the flats doing like 22 mph on my own all day long and closer to 30mph drafting...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-15, 01:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,438
Posted By Thattalldude

People are gunna freak cus of your weight but the...

People are gunna freak cus of your weight but the important thing is that you get a sturdy bike and don't go off curbs, hit potholes, do jumps, or the like... and you'll probably never have an issue....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-15, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,311
Posted By Thattalldude

Lightning HD carbon cranks, 185mm or 190mm; anybody got them?

Hi All,

Wondering if these hold up to clydes.

The HD version sites 285 lbs rider limit and come in long sizes, so they seem perfect for me. Pretty pricy but so are all the long cranks and these...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-15, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,696
Posted By Thattalldude

Thanks Chuck! Yeah I heard about him a few...

Thanks Chuck!

Yeah I heard about him a few years ago, and is what lead me to the khs 747; it has 2 sizes now
sizes xxl (64cm) & xxxl (66cm) with 200mm cranks... It's based off Zinn's bikes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-16-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,497
Posted By Thattalldude

Ditto with the other comments... But test ride,...

Ditto with the other comments... But test ride, test ride, test ride...

The LBS will probably want to put you on a mountain bike, and that make a lot of sense...

29r would give you a lot of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-16-15, 02:48 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,696
Posted By Thattalldude

Hi All, New to the forum, I've enjoyed...

Hi All,


New to the forum, I've enjoyed recreational riding(noncompetitive) most of my life with brief hiatus in my early 20s. Haven't been riding as much as I'd like in the last year or so.

...
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