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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-15-17, 11:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,102
Posted By breakwater

Goal: 125 miles 11/01: 8.2 mi 11/02: 8.4...

Goal: 125 miles

11/01: 8.2 mi
11/02: 8.4 mi
11/06: 9.3 mi
11/08: 1.0 mi (rain defeated me)
11/09: 5.9 mi
11/10: 10.0 mi
11/13: 10.2 mi
11/14: 10.1 mi
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,496,918
Posted By breakwater

Dane - Welcome!

Welcome! This is a great forum and there are lots of knowledgeable members who will be happy to help you get riding. If you have specific questions, and haven't done so, you may want to start a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-15-17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 33,845
Posted By breakwater

Awesome news. Thanks! Of course that'll make me...

Awesome news. Thanks! Of course that'll make me want 50s then. 😂
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-14-17, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 33,845
Posted By breakwater

Has anyone put wider tires on their Roam yet? ...

Has anyone put wider tires on their Roam yet? I'm wondering if I can put 700x45s on it?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-17, 11:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

An update

Hi all. Just wanted to provide a follow up. I've been riding my bike with regularity. I started why 2.5 miles and should get up to 5 tomorrow. I live in Texas, so I'll get to ride through the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-17, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,819
Posted By breakwater

Fenix BC30R

From fenixlighting.com (https://www.fenixlighting.com), I got a BC30R for ~$90. They have it for ~$130, and I used code FF30J, which took another 30% off. They also gave me a free Fenix gear case...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-17, 10:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks again to everyone. After researching...

Thanks again to everyone. After researching 15-20 bikes and riding 8-10 bikes, I went and rode two more bikes... Giant ARX and Giant Roam 2 (repeat for comparison sake). So the wider tires were...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-17, 10:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks. I tried a Trek FX, but it didn't "feel"...

Thanks. I tried a Trek FX, but it didn't "feel" like the bike for me. I can't really explain it. It had all the things I think I want, but when I rode it, it didn't speak to me... In fact, I'd say...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-17, 10:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Roberta: Thanks! I had to go out of town...

Roberta:

Thanks! I had to go out of town for work, so I had to delay my purchase. Going to try to check out two bikes at an LBS on Saturday or Wednesday.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-17, 05:06 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 192,687
Posted By breakwater

Maximum Tire Size

I am thinking about getting a Roam 2. It comes with 700 x 38 tires. I'd like a little wider tire. Anyone have any idea of what the widest tire is that could be put on the Roam? Thanks!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-17, 04:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

I'm fairly sure a suspension is not necessary,...

I'm fairly sure a suspension is not necessary, but since I don't really know everything went bikes, I was trying to expand my options.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-21-17, 04:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

More help

Ok fans. I went and test road a Giant Roam 2 again. It is a nice bike, but I am wondering does anyone in this group have experience with it? I admit, I don't love it like the ToughRoad, but it is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-17, 11:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks. I will see if I can find the Colonel and...

Thanks. I will see if I can find the Colonel and get some input.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Ok folks. It turns out that I work close to 5...

Ok folks. It turns out that I work close to 5 great bike shops. I went to four of them (parking was a challenge for the fifth one) over an extended lunch and got to ride a few bikes, which was a bit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks for your insight. The salesperson was kind...

Thanks for your insight. The salesperson was kind of young, but said he'd been there for a while. He was quite patient, but he was definitely recommending MTB. Based on what I learned on here, I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks on all counts. Based on the doctor...

Thanks on all counts. Based on the doctor recommendation above, I've already started working that angle.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Breezer

Has anyone rode / familiar with a Breezer brand? I went to a Performance shop today and the guy recommended a mountain bike (Squall 2017) that is on sale for $499 from regular $899. Seemed like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-17, 10:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks for the advise, BP. I found a few bikes...

Thanks for the advise, BP. I found a few bikes that are between $500 - $750 since yesterday and it looks like they are almost at one of three bike shops near my job, so I hope to try them out on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-17, 10:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

KHB: Thanks for the recommendation. I live...

KHB:

Thanks for the recommendation. I live in Houston, Texas, and as with many things that we like to say are bigger in Texas, so is my commute. My commute one way is 33 miles and likely isn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-17, 10:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks. The accessories is what kind of changed...

Thanks. The accessories is what kind of changed my budget. I was initially thinking about $750 for a bike, but then learned I might need a new saddle, plus other things like a helmet, bike shorts,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Lol. Thanks. I'll do my best. I'll know by this...

Lol. Thanks. I'll do my best. I'll know by this weekend I think which way I'll go.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-17, 07:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Do I even want to know what N+1 is?

Do I even want to know what N+1 is?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-17, 06:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Hi. I just want to thank everyone who has replied...

Hi. I just want to thank everyone who has replied so far. I'd like to reply to every one, but I am limited to 5 posts/day. I like the HSA idea and some of the other ones. Looks like the key will be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-11-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Dagray, thanks. I'll consider those frames as...

Dagray, thanks. I'll consider those frames as well. Like like whatever I get, it will come down to getting the right wheels.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-11-17, 07:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Good point. Thanks again. I really appreciate...

Good point. Thanks again. I really appreciate your insight and willingness to help.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-17, 07:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Lol. Well when you put it that way... The cost...

Lol. Well when you put it that way... The cost limit isn't from my wife, it is self imposed. However, your point is well taken.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-17, 07:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks for your input. Perhaps I'm being a bit...

Thanks for your input. Perhaps I'm being a bit short sighted so when I go back to the bike shop (I did make one trip), I'll open up the options a bit.

Perhaps I have to say that I should spend...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-17, 07:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

Thanks for your input. As with many, money is a...

Thanks for your input. As with many, money is a somewhat finite resource and I'd rather make a relatively small investment and make sure I "get the biking bug" than spend $1,000+ for a fancy garage...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-17, 11:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,801
Posted By breakwater

New Member With A Question About Something Or Rather (ok.. a bike)

All...

I want to purchase a bike... I am 5'9 and ~300 lb (don't tell my wife). In any case, I've been doing some reading and since I haven't been a regular bike rider in 20+ years, I thought I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-17, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,496,918
Posted By breakwater

Well... here I am...

Hi all. New to the forum... haven't been on a bike since i was 15 or 16... I'm in Houston and am a Clydesdale. I'll make a separate post on the type of bike I'm hoping for...

I did a quick skim...
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