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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By fsr402

+1 on dropping the chain ring early. I have...

+1 on dropping the chain ring early. I have learned what hills I can pull in the big ring and what ones I can't. So if it's going to be something I can't I will drop down in front and up two in the...
Forum: Triathlon
06-27-09, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By fsr402

for the price of these things I would not risk it.

for the price of these things I would not risk it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By fsr402

bar risers?

I'm 5'11" @ 260 pounds. But I carry it all in my gut. My legs and arms are strong and thin (race tri's and full marathons).
I have 2006 Giant OCR1 with clip on aero bars. I can not ride in them or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 298
Posted By fsr402

First camping ride of the year.

I'm 4 weeks into training for a Half Ironman so I wanted to get a bike ride and run in while I was away on the first weekend of camping. I have land about an hour and a half north of my home that I...
Forum: Triathlon
05-21-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,405
Posted By fsr402

A 3 count breath works great for keeping the...

A 3 count breath works great for keeping the stroke balanced but when you're pushing the pace it may not be enough to get the air you need.
What I do is I always breath to the same side of the...
Forum: Triathlon
05-19-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,946
Posted By fsr402

Welcome to tri's. Seeing you are in GR you can...

Welcome to tri's.
Seeing you are in GR you can rent a wetsuit from here.http://www.gazellesports.com/viewProgramDetails.aspx?id=JE9Ap2DIYH66S0q597z9G6y39n51UHl2
It's like $20-30 + a $100 deposit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By fsr402

I can use a disk cover but I'm more worried about...

I can use a disk cover but I'm more worried about the strength of the wheel then aero.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-09, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By fsr402

well it looks like I have a hookup on the...

well it looks like I have a hookup on the Deep-v's. A friend of mine is friends with the owner and he's going to help me get what I need. :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By fsr402

sweet link, they are like 20 miles from my house....

sweet link, they are like 20 miles from my house. I will look into that more. :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By fsr402

thanks I'll look into those too. What about the...

thanks I'll look into those too. What about the Hed3's?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By fsr402

fat triathlete looking for wheels

I wondering about wheels for the big guy.
I have ran marathons and raced a few triathlons and am training for my first half ironman this fall. My bike is a 2006 Giant OCR1 with the stock xero lite...
Forum: Triathlon
07-25-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By fsr402

Dude I don't even like walking in one there is no...

Dude I don't even like walking in one there is no way I could bike and run in it.
Forum: Triathlon
07-22-08, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,184
Posted By fsr402

Hey Lisa, good to see you here too. With...

Hey Lisa, good to see you here too.

With swimming you need to get good help right off the bat. Just jumping in and going will only make you produce bad habits that are hard to break later.
Find a...
Forum: Triathlon
07-02-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 737
Posted By fsr402

I heard that they have outlawed in all raod bike...

I heard that they have outlawed in all raod bike races so that only leaves tri's. Maybe it was to small of a market for them. It's a shame they are amazing bikes.
Forum: Triathlon
06-23-08, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By fsr402

It is your stride that's changing. A 2-3 inch...

It is your stride that's changing. A 2-3 inch shorter or longer stride will make a HUGE differnce over a mile.
Forum: Triathlon
06-23-08, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,040
Posted By fsr402

With every brick workout I do it get's better....

With every brick workout I do it get's better. Just keep doing it and you will be fine.
Forum: Triathlon
10-26-07, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 912
Posted By fsr402

Oh it can so be done. I started running at 310#...

Oh it can so be done.
I started running at 310# and would do a mile to a mile and a half 3 times a week then I joined a running group and 6 months later I ran my first half marathon.
Now (a year...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-07, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,404
Posted By fsr402

I have one for just cruising around on. It's a...

I have one for just cruising around on. It's a great bike and very comfy. The longest ride I have done on it was 23 miles and I don't think I would want to go any more then that. I commute on a...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,355
Posted By fsr402

This is the kind of dog it is. ...

This is the kind of dog it is.
http://www.mckeespets.com/Images/dogs/dogs_puppies_list_clip_image001_0037.jpg
It's a samoyed, I don't think it will even know if I was to just squirt it with water.
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,355
Posted By fsr402

I did not see my doggy friend on the way home the...

I did not see my doggy friend on the way home the other day so that was good. But I was not able to ride in today. I would have had to leave the house before 5 am. :(
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 07:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,355
Posted By fsr402

That one does not work with my dog. He just looks...

That one does not work with my dog. He just looks at me like "you get off the couch fatty"...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-07, 01:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,355
Posted By fsr402

Bad Doggy

How do you guys deal with dogs?
On my way to work I have two routes. One I spend 5 miles on a VERY busy two lane road with no shoulder so the cars that are always going 15 - 20 over the speed limit...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-07, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By fsr402

I have only done it 3 times now (today being the...

I have only done it 3 times now (today being the 3rd) but for me it's just because I'm training for a Tri and I can't fit 3 workouts a day in. So if the weather is nice I can ride to work on the days...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-02-07, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By fsr402

Now that is very tempting. but I'm thinking what...

Now that is very tempting. but I'm thinking what I'm going to do is just to crank out the miles with what I have and then when it's time to replace, then I will up the sizes.

Thanks for the offer...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-07, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By fsr402

How much of a difference would two teeth make?...

How much of a difference would two teeth make? Enough to make it worth it but not two much that I will have to start using the mid ring more?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-07, 12:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By fsr402

This is true or so it seems. I'm always up in the...

This is true or so it seems. I'm always up in the hoods because the drops are just to low for me right now.
I have come a long way, I can touch my toes now where as a year ago I had a hard time...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-07, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By fsr402

This is what the net says I have. Shimano...

This is what the net says I have.

Shimano 105 12-25T in the rear and FSA Gossamer 30/39/50T in front.


I was hoping to only have to change out the one ring. What would be cool i think is if I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-07, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By fsr402

Am I just a freak?

I have just got into this sport and this just seems odd to me.....



I'm 33 years old, 5' 10" at 240 lbs. I have been big into the running thing for a bout a year now. Raced 5K's, 10K's, a Half...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,033
Posted By fsr402

That would be 10.58 mph :D

That would be 10.58 mph :D
Forum: Commuting
04-30-07, 11:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,033
Posted By fsr402

So far I have only done it twice. Weather in MI...

So far I have only done it twice. Weather in MI sucks this time of year, in fact, it's looking like I'm going to get wet on the way home tonight. :(
My miles are 14.7 on one route or 14.1 on the...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,471
Posted By fsr402

Nope.. A tool and die shop :rolleyes:

Nope.. A tool and die shop :rolleyes:
Forum: Commuting
04-20-07, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 872
Posted By fsr402

screw that.... I love my tripple. :D

screw that.... I love my tripple. :D
Forum: Commuting
04-20-07, 10:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,471
Posted By fsr402

My work would send me home to get pants. I...

My work would send me home to get pants.

I don't know what the problem would be, I just sit at my desk all day anyways. But I know that they would send me home. A few years ago one of the guys...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-07, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 872
Posted By fsr402

I wish I could but from home to work is all thru...

I wish I could but from home to work is all thru farm land. So I'm even limited to what roads are even paved.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-07, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 872
Posted By fsr402

I'm thinking that gas prices really are not that bad....

I rode my new OCR1 into work for the first time today. 14.7 miles total.. One thing I got out of it is that I never knew there was so many hills between home and work. :eek:
At the 2 mile mark...
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