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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,679
Posted By DWhitworth

My doctor prescribed it, but it's on backorder,...

My doctor prescribed it, but it's on backorder, which is annoying on a "First World problem" scale, but in reality, is what it is.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-14-22, 05:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,762
Posted By DWhitworth

I am 50-75# heavier than you and use the C-17...

I am 50-75# heavier than you and use the C-17 saddles on my bikes. I seem to get 3-4 seasons out of them before this happens.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,561
Posted By DWhitworth

My road bike has Ultegra hollow tech since I got...

My road bike has Ultegra hollow tech since I got it (I think 2016) and has way more than 10k niles on it with my weight in between 340-375# and no issues. I used to worry but then I thought about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,075
Posted By DWhitworth

I am sure I have mentioned this here before...

I am sure I have mentioned this here before several times, but I am 6'6 and between 340-375# and have been riding a carbon Scott CR1-10 since 2016 and well over 10k miles with no issues. It...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-06-22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,109
Posted By DWhitworth

While I love my local shops and try to support...

While I love my local shops and try to support them as much as I can, they haven't been very good at building good wheels for me and i have worked with 4 over the years. I think when us riders get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,304
Posted By DWhitworth

Sorry, I missed the original post (and I get...

Sorry, I missed the original post (and I get tired of posting the same thing over and over anyway) Anyway, trying to be helpful now :) its all in the wheels. I am in the 350# range and have been...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,159
Posted By DWhitworth

Just FYI, my Vuelta HD wheel previously mentioned...

Just FYI, my Vuelta HD wheel previously mentioned in the thread went out of true this week. It probably could be fixed, but in my experience once they try to true them, they just start popping...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,159
Posted By DWhitworth

6'6" - 340-360lbs. I have a Vuelta HD set on...

6'6" - 340-360lbs.

I have a Vuelta HD set on my road bike which I put on there after multiple "expert" built sets failed or broke spokes within a few hundred miles. I figured the Vuelta would be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,950
Posted By DWhitworth

I am in the 350lb range and my road bike only...

I am in the 350lb range and my road bike only fits 25c/23c Gatorskins and no pinch flats in 10,000 miles. I run them max pressure.

I just don't see it being an issue on 28's.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-25-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,887
Posted By DWhitworth

It seems like we have this thread often.... ...

It seems like we have this thread often....

Find a bike you like and fits and buy it. Get some 36 or 40 spoke quality wheels with it (or leave room in the budget) Enjoy.

I am a little...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-01-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,824
Posted By DWhitworth

Another vote for the Vuelta Corsa HD...I have...

Another vote for the Vuelta Corsa HD...I have 7500 miles on mine on my road bike.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-03-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,007
Posted By DWhitworth

I have 7500+ miles on a carbon Scott CR10 road...

I have 7500+ miles on a carbon Scott CR10 road bike at 350++ lbs and haven't died yet. I think you are 10000x more likely to have trouble with wheels than any material of frame.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,178
Posted By DWhitworth

I have shoes (Shimano's actually, but need wide...

I have shoes (Shimano's actually, but need wide so use a SPD shoe for both road and gravel), but looking for covers for winter,

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,178
Posted By DWhitworth

Pardon my asking, but what size shoes do you...

Pardon my asking, but what size shoes do you wear? I am struggling to find shoe covers for my size 15 feet. :)

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-19, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,263
Posted By DWhitworth

I have had very good luck with Velocity's hand...

I have had very good luck with Velocity's hand built wheels.

Anyway, an an uber-clyde (345#) I have broken my share of spoke until landing on some Vuelta HD for my road bike and a velocity 40spoke...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-19, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,715
Posted By DWhitworth

I wouldn't hesitate *at* *all* about carbon...

I wouldn't hesitate *at* *all* about carbon anything at your weight. I have about 10k miles over 3 years on a full carbon Scott CR-10 and at my lightest clock 350 and a lot of those miles were...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-19, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,101
Posted By DWhitworth

I use a Wahoo Kikr. 300++ lbs and it works...

I use a Wahoo Kikr. 300++ lbs and it works fine. Paired with Zwift, it works very well...I don't have the discipline to manually adjust resistance so the smart trainer works for me.

Nothing to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,096
Posted By DWhitworth

Yeah, it takes some time to find the right group....

Yeah, it takes some time to find the right group. One ride I regularly do, there are usually enough regulars around to understand why I take off first at the start and they all pass me on the big...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-19, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,117
Posted By DWhitworth

Another happy Vuelta HD user here...I think...

Another happy Vuelta HD user here...I think around 5k miles on mine with no issues.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,908
Posted By DWhitworth

I am in the 350# range and ride 23's on my Scott...

I am in the 350# range and ride 23's on my Scott cr10. I used to do 25's but in any tire that runs wide, they didn't fit. they work fine and ride fine though I am sure a wider tire would be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,726
Posted By DWhitworth

Didn't update the thread with last years ride...

Didn't update the thread with last years ride (did the same ~86 mile route), but here is this years....https://www.strava.com/activities/1876417950

This year, I dropped mileage to 81.6 BUT I only...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-13-18, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By DWhitworth

Stages here. I had an early model I got on eBay...

Stages here. I had an early model I got on eBay that failed eventually. They were helpful even though I wasn't the original purchaser, but it ended up cheaper to get a new closeout one instead of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-10-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By DWhitworth

I have ridden both a Specialized Sectuer (alum)...

I have ridden both a Specialized Sectuer (alum) and my current Scott CR-1 10 for thousands of miles while weighing in at least 350lbs, probably closer to 400 on the Specialized. While the stock...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,323
Posted By DWhitworth

It is very confusing and I am no expert...the...

It is very confusing and I am no expert...the 8-9-10-11 speed thing only refers to the rear cassette. So you have it right about 2 front x 11 back really equals 22 speeds, but no one calls it that....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,323
Posted By DWhitworth

Yes, I know. I was just trying to provide him...

Yes, I know. I was just trying to provide him some *opinions* of things that I think are important as he makes his possible buying decision....like you covered, he has a lot of options and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,323
Posted By DWhitworth

A group would have quite a bit of an aero...

A group would have quite a bit of an aero advantage as well, so even if the guys there were putting the same watts down as you, they would be going faster.

On the bike...IMO, of course...and sorry...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-17, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By DWhitworth

This was my 5th year and PTC is (IMO) a very high...

This was my 5th year and PTC is (IMO) a very high class, well run organization and puts on a heck of an event!

Congrats to you and your team and hope to see you next year!

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-17, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By DWhitworth

Bringing this to the top, did the OP end up doing...

Bringing this to the top, did the OP end up doing the Century yesterday? It was brutal hot and humid here, but I did (most of) it....

https://www.strava.com/activities/1200297106

The 12 miles...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-17, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,935
Posted By DWhitworth

Rich Lesnik can hook you up. Or a LBS that does...

Rich Lesnik can hook you up. Or a LBS that does tandem wheels. If you truly want trouble free, you are going to want 36-40-48 spokes for the rear.

It won't be terribly cheap (my rear wheels...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-14-17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By DWhitworth

FWIW, the major hills are concentrated in about...

FWIW, the major hills are concentrated in about 30-40 miles.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-17, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By DWhitworth

I don't know the original poster's...

I don't know the original poster's fitness/training level, but the PTC Century is a pretty tough ride for a charity non race https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14452623

(I know that a lot of people...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-30-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By DWhitworth

See you out there. I have been doing PTC for 4...

See you out there. I have been doing PTC for 4 years. The century route is a bear.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-27-16, 06:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,828
Posted By DWhitworth

Velocity has 40 spoke hubs in standard spacing ...

Velocity has 40 spoke hubs in standard spacing Velocity - Road Rear Hub (http://store.velocityusa.com/p/road-rear-hub?pp=12)

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-06-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,828
Posted By DWhitworth

Yeah, this. I have been riding 4 years and am in...

Yeah, this. I have been riding 4 years and am in the 350-400lb range and have ridden road bikes the majority of that time. IMO For really heavy folks, it is all about the wheels and only about the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-16, 05:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,726
Posted By DWhitworth

First Century, well 85.4% of one...

I did my first Century ride today for our local charity Pedal the Cause Pedal the Cause | Team Profile (http://stlouis.pedalthecause.org/team_profile.jsp?MemberID=30071)

Here is the Strava ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,810
Posted By DWhitworth

Got mine, it looks great, thanks so much for...

Got mine, it looks great, thanks so much for doing this!

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,810
Posted By DWhitworth

Info is correct

Info is correct
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-16, 04:32 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,810
Posted By DWhitworth

I couldn't send a PM, not enough posts, so I...

I couldn't send a PM, not enough posts, so I emailed you.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-16, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,105
Posted By DWhitworth

My bike has a RD6800 Long Cage on it and it would...

My bike has a RD6800 Long Cage on it and it would have no problem with the 34.(50-34 front) I looked very hard at this option, but decided against spending the money for only 2 teeth.

The rear...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-16, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,105
Posted By DWhitworth

I can only give my opinion, obviously. I am...

I can only give my opinion, obviously. I am pretty big (350+) and steep climbs are tough when I am 100+ lbs over the weight of giant riders,

My first bike had an 11-30 10 speed. I did the 9...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-16, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 921
Posted By DWhitworth

More spokes and a good wheel builder. Not cheap,...

More spokes and a good wheel builder. Not cheap, but will fix the problem. I am much heavier than you and ride nearly as fast and go thousands of miles on a good rear wheel.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-16, 07:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,961
Posted By DWhitworth

I would be in if you go with Aerotech. DaveW

I would be in if you go with Aerotech.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-22-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By DWhitworth

Dkyser, I wrote a book in response to your...

Dkyser,

I wrote a book in response to your PM, but it didn't send because I have less than 50 posts. :( PM me your email and I will answer your questions (to the best of my ability and limited...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-16, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By DWhitworth

350+ lbs, run 25's with no problems for over 1000...

350+ lbs, run 25's with no problems for over 1000 miles. I would probably run 28's to lower the pressure but they don't fit my frame.



DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,675
Posted By DWhitworth

I am a little bigger than you - 6'7" and a few...

I am a little bigger than you - 6'7" and a few pounds heavier and bought a Scott CR1-10 in September of '15. I bought it mostly because it was the best value for the dollar (I wanted Ultegra...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-29-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,817
Posted By DWhitworth

I use the CTXG interval videos on YouTube (with...

I use the CTXG interval videos on YouTube (with the sound down) and listen to a radio. Watching the watts and doing the intervals keeps me just busy enough.

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-13-16, 06:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,911
Posted By DWhitworth

I have been riding a trainer at home for the...

I have been riding a trainer at home for the winter and if I had tried to start on that, or at a gym on a spin boke, I would have never gone a second time. I don't know what it is about riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-16, 09:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,911
Posted By DWhitworth

For that price, those are worth a shot and look...

For that price, those are worth a shot and look very nice!

DaveW
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-16, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,911
Posted By DWhitworth

I am your size and started heavier. IMO, the...

I am your size and started heavier. IMO, the wheel needs to be properly built and at least 36 spokes.

On my old bike (10spd disc spacing), I had a 40 spoke with a A719 rim which went thousands...
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