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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,781
Posted By Zoxe

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Surly Cross Check w/ 105 components, Mavic Open Pro, circa 2015
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,781
Posted By Zoxe

Have always had a soft spot for the LHT. I never...

Have always had a soft spot for the LHT. I never owned one but wanted one.

I settled on a frame-up build of a Cross Check around 2013. It ended up being heavier than I wanted but but was/is...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-21-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,191
Posted By Zoxe

I have a pair of Honeywell HT-900 (7 inch...

I have a pair of Honeywell HT-900 (7 inch diameter) and a single HT-908 (12 inch diameter). I have all 3 plugged into a cheap RF remote outlet intended for Christmas tree lights (I can stop/start the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-21-22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,366
Posted By Zoxe

Scanning to see if anyone else already responded:...

Scanning to see if anyone else already responded:
- A recent (2021?) change increased the flexibility of the plans. You now have access to the entire week's workouts on Monday, and must do all of...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-03-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Zoxe

Riding solo, I was averaging 30km/hr so right at...

Riding solo, I was averaging 30km/hr so right at 2 hours a day, with a break at 1:00 and 1:30. You are riding about the same pace, maybe a little faster. Using the structured workout mode kept me...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,266
Posted By Zoxe

Thank you for the update as the new year starts....

Thank you for the update as the new year starts. May this year be more forgiving than the last. Hoping nothing but the best for you.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-01-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Zoxe

I was off from Christmas eve through Jan 3rd, so...

I was off from Christmas eve through Jan 3rd, so my schedule was perfect for the event. I went in with zero prep, on a whim. I fell into a routine of having breakfast, riding, and then getting...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-31-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Zoxe

I'm done! I started the day needing 50km, did...

I'm done!
I started the day needing 50km, did the Bambino Fondo event in Zwift, and after cooling down and coasting back down the volcano, finished at 58km.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-30-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Zoxe

Am now 450k of 500k. Was very tempting to keep...

Am now 450k of 500k. Was very tempting to keep going and wrap this up, but have the Zwift Fondo slated for tomorrow and am looking forward to a few days off the bike after that.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-21, 06:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,258
Posted By Zoxe

Lose 20-25 lbs. I have a rack of expensive work...

Lose 20-25 lbs. I have a rack of expensive work clothes and a lengthy work commitment starting in July that will cause me to re-buy several suits if I don't.
Keep it off.
Increase my FTP (or more...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-28-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Zoxe

After this morning's ride, I am at 330km of the...

After this morning's ride, I am at 330km of the 500. I don't normally spend this much time on the trainer, so this has been a good experience and good challenge overall. Pace partners have been...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-27-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Zoxe

Awesome! After a metric century this morning...

Awesome!

After a metric century this morning I am well past 50%. The Imperial Century I'd hoped to tackle today just wasn't meant to be. I'm still tracking to be done on time, though.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-26-21, 06:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Zoxe

Indoor Festive 500

I'm participating in the Festive 500 this year.
If you're not familiar: Rapha sponsors a 500km event from Dec 24 - Dec 31, indoor or outdoor kms count, multi-day for most but some do it in a single...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-16-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,524
Posted By Zoxe

My last significant road ride was in 2017. Mrs....

My last significant road ride was in 2017. Mrs. Zoxe and I were doing our last shakedown ride before a sprint triathlon. We were about 1/2 mile from the house, she was in front of me by about 50...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-11-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,957
Posted By Zoxe

I always look forward to Makuri on the calendar...

I always look forward to Makuri on the calendar and am looking forward to the new routes. I know people complain about the new routes being flat. I hadn't ridden Fuego in months but went there this...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-24-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,006
Posted By Zoxe

Were you able finish the ride and get credit for...

Were you able finish the ride and get credit for ZA?
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-15-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,293
Posted By Zoxe

Hah! Thank you! I've enjoyed cobbling it...

Hah! Thank you! I've enjoyed cobbling it together. The RF remote (fans) and lights really add to the cohesion of the homebuilt setup but in the grand scheme didn't add much cost. The OTHER side of...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-14-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,293
Posted By Zoxe

Shortly after the first of the year, I started...

Shortly after the first of the year, I started down the path of a Zwift setup using my old Surly Cross Check.

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-30-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,826
Posted By Zoxe

+1 on trying the stock rim with a conversation...

+1 on trying the stock rim with a conversation from a good wheelbuilder.

Here's my story:
In 2008, we were getting started riding; I was 285# and the rear rim of my Giant Cypress DX started...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-30-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,421
Posted By Zoxe

What's On Zwift https://whatsonzwift.com/ ...

What's On Zwift
https://whatsonzwift.com/

(and subscribing to thread to see what else pops up!)
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-24-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,332
Posted By Zoxe

Well done! I've not attempted but as a...

Well done!

I've not attempted but as a noobie was staring at this route the other night thinking "someday."
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-19-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,204
Posted By Zoxe

I am trying to find my legs again. We've been...

I am trying to find my legs again. We've been off the road bikes since 2017 and haven't been to the gym to spin in about a year. Quite a rude awakening for me; I've slipped further than I thought. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-18-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,204
Posted By Zoxe

Fellow clyde here. We gave away our high end...

Fellow clyde here. We gave away our high end (but 10yo) recumbent exerbike about 6 months before covid started. (Oops!!) I leaned back into biking in late fall, and started looking seriously for...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-17-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,144
Posted By Zoxe

My particular gym has 3 industrial strength cage...

My particular gym has 3 industrial strength cage fans and the lights are firmly OFF to not contribute to whatever residual heat they might cause. At least if you sweat, others won't see it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-17-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By Zoxe

Back for a quick check in. Weather has been wet...

Back for a quick check in. Weather has been wet and muddy so not a lot of trail work and even less biking. I'm finding that my lungs really revolt during the cold; below 40 degrees I'll have issues...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-17-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,191
Posted By Zoxe

Thank you for posting all this. I am very new to...

Thank you for posting all this. I am very new to Zwift and am perhaps behind the surge of people setting up venues thanks to covid. I'm impressed so far, but still have several weeks of my 30 day...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-17-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,144
Posted By Zoxe

I was never a fan user until we started using the...

I was never a fan user until we started using the spin bikes at the gym between classes in the off season. I'm not a heavy sweater but at the point where the sweat is running into my eyes or I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By Zoxe

No riding today, but finished a simple...

No riding today, but finished a simple bridge/deck over some gnarly field rocks that form a stream bed that cuts across our property. There's rarely running water in the bed, but a few springs seep...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,440
Posted By Zoxe

Aha, I gotcha now. The reason I asked was...

Aha, I gotcha now.

The reason I asked was that if you hop through everyone's 2021 offerings, the number of new bikes equipped with a triple is going to be very very limited, and may or may not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By Zoxe

The TI bike was definitely a stretch and any...

The TI bike was definitely a stretch and any reasonable person would say that it's overkill for the kind of riding that I intend to do. :rolleyes: As you say, there's an aspect of this that is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,440
Posted By Zoxe

Is a triple a "must have" for the new bike? I'm...

Is a triple a "must have" for the new bike? I'm sure you're seeing that that's not where the industry has gone in the past 5 years or so. (I love my triple, btw).
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-05-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By Zoxe

Yesterday I took the day off work (a rarity for...

Yesterday I took the day off work (a rarity for me) and worked on the trails a bit between trips to the vet (routine stuff, yay cats).

Today I got out and rode the trails. Freaked the neighbor's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-20, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
Posted By Zoxe

Another vote for the Shimano dual sided. My...

Another vote for the Shimano dual sided. My first set of clipless was a Shimano PD-M324, which are now 11-12 years old and still in good shape. These are heavier than the A530s listed above, but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-28-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 94,265
Posted By Zoxe

Grabbed the FSU and the Cross Check for another...

Grabbed the FSU and the Cross Check for another set of pictures now that the sun was out!

2013 Surly Cross Check. Worked with a local shop to build it from the frame up. 10 speed 105 components,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-28-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By Zoxe

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Had other chores to do outside, so no riding, but it was nice and sunny...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-27-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By Zoxe

Perhaps! Will need to find my lungs and legs...

Perhaps! Will need to find my lungs and legs again before we get too serious. We also have some nice trails just a few miles from the house.

Was able to get outside yesterday, make some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-26-20, 06:31 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 94,265
Posted By Zoxe

Thank you! I'm quite smitten with her at the...

Thank you! I'm quite smitten with her at the moment.

The only other mountain bike I've had was an X-mart goliath circa 1995, and the last bike that I bought was a Surly Cross Check in 2013 (rim...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-26-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By Zoxe

Back in the Saddle

I'm not even sure where to start.
I guess it's here: At long last, I'm back in the saddle. Or at least I think I could be. I'm in that weird state of wanting to be all-in and enthusiastic while...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,496,838
Posted By Zoxe

So much time has gone by that I feel like a...

So much time has gone by that I feel like a reintroduction is in order! I typed the above text at the start of my journey back in 2008.

I lost weight naturally between 2008 and started 2013 at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By Zoxe

Very cool!

Very cool!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 94,265
Posted By Zoxe

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20201125_161902_95e47b074a695a913a84c09821bc6591b56a4d7f.jpg...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-15-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,496,838
Posted By Zoxe

Welcome Chad! Thank you for your service; come...

Welcome Chad! Thank you for your service; come home safe!
Forum: Great Lakes
11-13-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,257
Posted By Zoxe

For a historical perspective, check out the book...

For a historical perspective, check out the book "A Home in the Woods: Pioneer Life in Indiana." It's a short but fascinating read about family life for those living in central Indiana in the 1820s...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-17, 07:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,230
Posted By Zoxe

My toughest ride was the Bike Segment of the MI...

My toughest ride was the Bike Segment of the MI Titanium half iron distance triathlon course back in 2013. I was signed up for the Aquabike - swim/bike only (no run). Started the morning by...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-17, 06:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,738
Posted By Zoxe

I am still riding my Bianchi Imola. It's a 2009...

I am still riding my Bianchi Imola. It's a 2009 model that I bought during the end of season clearance. I've swapped wheelset, seat, etc. and had a professional fit done season before last and it's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-16-17, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,424
Posted By Zoxe

I'd love to see a pic of the rest of the bike. :)...

I'd love to see a pic of the rest of the bike. :) It seems that Selle SMP cycles and steel framed Bianchis go together.

Here's an older (2013) pic of my Imola, with an SMP Plus installed. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-16-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,115
Posted By Zoxe

I was about to write a post about the first 2wks...

I was about to write a post about the first 2wks of the year, and still may I guess, but will also reply here.

I earned my Clyde Emeritus certificate from Tom Stormcrowe in mid-2013 and managed to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-16, 05:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,627
Posted By Zoxe

TdC Indy was a rainy affair, but I successfully...

TdC Indy was a rainy affair, but I successfully put in my first Imperial Century at 101 miles and change.

For those that don't know about the ride, the Indianapolis version is held at the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-16, 06:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,326
Posted By Zoxe

Early Monday AM, I was out for a 20 mile out and...

Early Monday AM, I was out for a 20 mile out and back route, and was approaching the small town that is my turnaround. As I'm reaching the first houses, a squirrel the size of a small SUV rus out,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-16, 06:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,627
Posted By Zoxe

Congrats Fldaves -- sounds like a good ride. ...

Congrats Fldaves -- sounds like a good ride.

The Indy TdC is now a few days away. Weather is holding so far (it's Indiana, it will change 7 times in the next 4 days!). We've been to the track...
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