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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-21-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,660
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

That must have taken incredible perseverance....

That must have taken incredible perseverance. Congratulations! Great motivation for me to keep grinding.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-14, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Probably not, seem to be good bikes, but a little...

Probably not, seem to be good bikes, but a little over priced (for me.) I think I can get more for less aT Bikes direct.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,168
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

\ ...this!

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...this!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-14, 08:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,134
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Congrats! I'm along way from doing something like...

Congrats! I'm along way from doing something like that,but I love to hear success stories.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,900
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I play chess and the piano, I sing along...but...

I play chess and the piano, I sing along...but that doesn't count.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-14, 11:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I think you're just a wuss! :roflmao2:That being...

I think you're just a wuss! :roflmao2:That being said I'm basically in the same boat as you. I've been riding about a month and a half now and for a while there my legs felt weaker everyday. But it's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,350
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Look into a "cloud 9" saddle Amazon carries the...

Look into a "cloud 9" saddle Amazon carries the whole line and I also saw some on ebay.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

It was the best of rides, it was the worst of rides

So I bought a used bike off of ebay. It is a road bike and I now know I really should have gotten a hybrid or at least touring bike. But I thought I got a great deal on this one so I took it. It was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-14, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,219
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

The rear wheel seems to have a lot more room,...

The rear wheel seems to have a lot more room, thank goodness! So maybe Jeff won't go around telling everyone my bike sucks! LOL Harsh Jeff, but the truth is the truth.

Thanks Jeff and Nigel!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,219
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Here is a total noob question about a tire size

I just bought a used road bike, after reading more of this forum I now know this really isn't the right bike for a fat beginner. it came with 700 x 23 tires the wheel is "Alex Rims DA 16 / Mavic Open...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-14, 10:26 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,065
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I will post my first goal having only been riding...

I will post my first goal having only been riding for a month. I believe I can work up to 70 miles and lose 13 pounds in August.

I think I can, I think I can!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,611
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Wow! I just learn so much reading these posts....

Wow! I just learn so much reading these posts. Thank you forum.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 26,958
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Great job! I hope to do the same in the near...

Great job! I hope to do the same in the near future.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-14, 11:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Congrats on a major achievement! I'm not there...

Congrats on a major achievement! I'm not there yet but making progress.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-14, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,676
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I don't know anything about metals but your...

I don't know anything about metals but your weight loss is awesome, Congrats and keep up the great work!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-14, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

+2

+2
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,005
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Wow! Sounds like you're doing great! I far as I'm...

Wow! Sounds like you're doing great! I far as I'm concerned, I would like some tips from you on keeping discipline you have shown. But I have no idea how stones translate into pounds, dumb American...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-18-14, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,125
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Great info on this thread, thanks all.

Great info on this thread, thanks all.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 602
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I have told countless people to stop throwing...

I have told countless people to stop throwing away bananas when they turn black! That is when they are sweetest, just peel and freeze them. they go great by themselves or as part of many smoothies.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,569
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I am totally intrigued by this concept. I'm a...

I am totally intrigued by this concept. I'm a new\old rider and this is the first I've heard of this. I will be following this thread.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,183
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I'm no expert to say the least but why is a new...

I'm no expert to say the least but why is a new gel saddle not an option?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-14, 02:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,777
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I can't imagine it ending. I just got back into...

I can't imagine it ending. I just got back into biking purely for fitness. What I forgot was how much fun riding is! I know now that there is no way I can ever stop.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,685
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Congrats! These stories really get me heading to...

Congrats! These stories really get me heading to the garage to pulling out the old bike and putting some more miles on it. The success stories both motivate and educate, thank you very much.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-14, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I think you should post this in the electronics...

I think you should post this in the electronics and gadgets forum, I believe you would get better advice there.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-14, 01:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

You should feel great! You have done what most...

You should feel great! You have done what most only dream about (on their couches.) I love stories of victories like this, it shows me that is is possible for me if I stay at it. I would wager your...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-14, 01:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,370
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

You go girl! I think your bike is just fine (for...

You go girl! I think your bike is just fine (for now) but I'm new here. You're seat probably has a quick release lever on it, that can be replaced by a allen bolt or regular screw and not that would...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,667
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Again thank you all for your input, it is much...

Again thank you all for your input, it is much appreciated. I have been twice a day riding everyday but July 3rd that was the day my plastic peddles broke and it took me a day to get better ones. I'm...
Forum: Introductions
07-07-14, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

You are a great story teller with a very...

You are a great story teller with a very inspirational story. I am also a noob and still putting miles (not nearly as much as you) on my BSO. As I hope to get a deal like you got later.
Forum: Introductions
07-07-14, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Very sorry to hear that, may we ask the details...

Very sorry to hear that, may we ask the details of how it was taken?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-14, 07:49 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,281
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

That's good looking bike! I might have to put...

That's good looking bike! I might have to put some duct tape over the brand name though. I had no idea Huffy made a bike like that!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-14, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,140
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

I just signed on the site couldn't have made a...

I just signed on the site couldn't have made a better choice, you guys are great!
I'm 5'9' just over 300lbs. and 60 years old but with your help I will bring that way down. I hope to be 55yrs. in a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-14, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,667
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Thank you all for your great replies and info. I...

Thank you all for your great replies and info. I will continue to progress, not fast but steady.
Forum: Introductions
07-05-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

You're so right Lacumo, I bought a new saddle...

You're so right Lacumo, I bought a new saddle immediately, within 2 weeks the peddles both broke, I had to replace those also. I didn't how much work I had to do just to get that bike running. I had...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-14, 11:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,667
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

Clydesdale/over50/Rookie here.

I'm a fat 60 year old trying to lose weight and get fitter. I was very athletic years ago doing martial arts and running. So I'm trying bike riding and so far I truly suck. But that's alright cause I...
Forum: Introductions
07-05-14, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By Ernest_T_Bass

New Old Guy

Hi everyone!
I just started riding after not really riding since a was a kid. There are 2 strikes against me I'm old (60)and I'm fat over 300lbs at 5'9". Oh I also went out and bought a BBB (Big Box...
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