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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,646
Posted By 400E

After many happy years with Brooks saddles, I...

After many happy years with Brooks saddles, I started having numbness issues. I switched to a "Spongy Wonder" noseless saddle a number of years ago and never looked back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 928
Posted By 400E

If you really want to understand how your brakes...

If you really want to understand how your brakes work, and how to troubleshoot them, I'd suggest getting one of Leonard Zinn's bicycle maintenance books. He goes into detail about different types of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By 400E

OP has moved to Clydesdale section.

OP has moved to Clydesdale section.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Posted By 400E

Lots of good options. Check out Zinn Cycles....

Lots of good options. Check out Zinn Cycles. Leonard Zinn himself is a tall cyclist and he specializes in bikes for big folks like us (I am 6'8", 220 lbs but was up to 300). Am looking at one of his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,750
Posted By 400E

Lots of good, and mostly supportive, advice in...

Lots of good, and mostly supportive, advice in this thread. Hope the OP takes advantage of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,750
Posted By 400E

Congratulations on having a partner who cares...

Congratulations on having a partner who cares about your health and gave you a very nice gift!

I too have lost substantial weight (90 lbs) over the years and for me, cycling has been my main form...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,525
Posted By 400E

I second this - that's what I used to eventually...

I second this - that's what I used to eventually choose a Cygolite. I have been happy with it.

Strongly recommend helmet mounting.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-12-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,853
Posted By 400E

Not sure if the OP is still around, but if so,...

Not sure if the OP is still around, but if so, check out Leonard Zinn's website. He is himself a tall cyclist and has made a niche in designing bikes for tall riders.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,395
Posted By 400E

I agree (John undoubtedly meant to type...

I agree (John undoubtedly meant to type "noseless").

I like the Spongy Wonder noseless saddle. Cured my numbness issue. No pressure at all on the perineum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-21, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By 400E

The Spongy Wonder is certainly an investment, but...

The Spongy Wonder is certainly an investment, but if it works at it lasts a long time (as it should and as it has for me, at least) it can be cheaper in the long run.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By 400E

What did you have? Did you like it? I have...

What did you have? Did you like it?

I have been using a Spongy Wonder for a while and really like it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-24-21, 05:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,636
Posted By 400E

Great update and feedback about the geometry of...

Great update and feedback about the geometry of the frame, more upright position, and the caution about the headset.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-23-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,636
Posted By 400E

Just checking in to see how you are liking the...

Just checking in to see how you are liking the bike this summer? I am still thinking about ordering a Team. My main hesitation is not being sure how much more comfortable it will be compared to my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-02-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,636
Posted By 400E

Thanks! That is incredibly helpful info. I've...

Thanks! That is incredibly helpful info. I've been debating about Draft vs Team and very tempted to go with the Team so it's helpful to hear you like electronic shifting. Happy to hear that frame...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,636
Posted By 400E

I am going to restart this thread as I am...

I am going to restart this thread as I am considering a Zinn Clydesdale Draft or Team and would be very interested in anyone's experience with either model.

I currently had a 64 cm Surly Disc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-21, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,384
Posted By 400E

Highly recommend checking out the Spongy Wonder...

Highly recommend checking out the Spongy Wonder saddle. I got one after trying about 5 other saddles after experiencing numbness, and now would not use anything else.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,101
Posted By 400E

I have a 64cm Surly DIsc Trucker and like it a...

I have a 64cm Surly DIsc Trucker and like it a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
Posted By 400E

Best wishes finding these. If you can't, you...

Best wishes finding these. If you can't, you might check out the "Spongy Wonder" saddle -- it's a noseless saddle made in Canada with 2 pads that fit under your "sit bones." I bought one over 5 years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,098
Posted By 400E

I'm with you, Mark. I have a small but steep hill...

I'm with you, Mark. I have a small but steep hill on my usual route where I get up to 22 mpg, and seems like it's plenty fast to me. I can't really imagine me going much faster for the exact reason...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-29-21, 04:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,733
Posted By 400E

Might want to check out the "Clydesdale" section...

Might want to check out the "Clydesdale" section of the forum.
https://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-27-21, 06:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,752
Posted By 400E

Going to toss in my vote for checking out the...

Going to toss in my vote for checking out the Spongy Wonder noseless saddle. I got one over 5 years ago after experiencing numbness from numerous regular and cutout saddles.

Takes about a week to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-21, 04:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,913
Posted By 400E

6'8", 220 lb. I have a Surly Disc Trucker for 5...

6'8", 220 lb. I have a Surly Disc Trucker for 5 years now. Did have to replace rear wheel but otherwise very robust bike.

Having said that, am considering one of the Zinn options mentioned above...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By 400E

Sounds like Ohio is about like Nebraska! I am...

Sounds like Ohio is about like Nebraska! I am planning to get on my bike today for the first time since December. This winter has been brutal -- 4 feet of snow, record cold last week (high temps...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,996
Posted By 400E

Not sure how helpful this is at this point in the...

Not sure how helpful this is at this point in the thread, but for what it's worth, I switched from my previously beloved B17 to a Spongy Wonder saddle about 7 or 8 years ago due to this issue and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-21, 06:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,581
Posted By 400E

Glad to hear that the manager was helpful for...

Glad to hear that the manager was helpful for you. As you have seen from the posts in this thread, sometimes seemingly minor adjustments of saddle position can make a big difference.

In addition...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,837
Posted By 400E

As another 61-year-old, just wanted to say...

As another 61-year-old, just wanted to say "welcome!"

Not much to add to the wealth of opinions already offered. I personally am a slow Clydesdale and not particularly interested in setting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,491
Posted By 400E

A couple years ago I started doing the same,...

A couple years ago I started doing the same, except I splurge and get the $10-20 deluxe safety sunglasses from a big box store.
I recently found safety reading glasses, so for night rides I now use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,512
Posted By 400E

A brand of helmet-mounted mirror I haven't seen...

A brand of helmet-mounted mirror I haven't seen discussed is from Monkey Mirrors. That's what I've been using the last couple years. Very tough and stays put.

I wouldn't feel comfortable riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-20, 06:34 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,837
Posted By 400E

I do the same, except for using Park chain lube....

I do the same, except for using Park chain lube. I read about this method a few years back from a long-time bicycle mechanic as a minimalist method for chain maintenance. The main thing is to start...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,037
Posted By 400E

Another consideration is a noseless saddle. I had...

Another consideration is a noseless saddle. I had numbness problems with my old Brooks saddle and many others until I found the "Spongy Wonder." Made in Canada. Very robust and very comfortable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,072
Posted By 400E

Similarly, I get 3M safety sunglasses or clear...

Similarly, I get 3M safety sunglasses or clear safety glasses from a hardware store. Cheap, good impact resistance, and UV protection.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-20, 05:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,508
Posted By 400E

I used to really like Brooks saddles, but as I...

I used to really like Brooks saddles, but as I got older they didn't work well for me. Numbness, shall we say.

Switched to a Spongy Wonder about 5 years ago and have not had a problem since. Very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-20, 05:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,191
Posted By 400E

Another vote for Cygolite. I have a Metro with...

Another vote for Cygolite. I have a Metro with the optional helmet mount. I highly recommend it. Very bright, holds a charge, and the helmet mount lets you send the beam exactly where you are looking.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By 400E

You and I are "Clydesdales" -- not an insult but...

You and I are "Clydesdales" -- not an insult but an accepted term to describe the over-200 lb cyclist. There is actually a Clydesdale forum on this site and may be worth checking out.

I am 6'8",...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By 400E

Sorry, have to disagree with comment about helmet...

Sorry, have to disagree with comment about helmet being optional. While conventional bike helmets don't prevent concussions, they can prevent skull fractures. That's a pretty good benefit. Give me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,086
Posted By 400E

Compared to many, I think I'm a real minimalist...

Compared to many, I think I'm a real minimalist when it comes to these things. I pump up my tires maybe every 2 weeks, clean/lube the chain once a month, and no longer own any "kits". I just wear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

Interesting! Great tip.

Interesting! Great tip.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

Great advice! Thanks!

Great advice! Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

But didn't Dorothy click her heels together?

But didn't Dorothy click her heels together?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-20, 05:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

To follow up, I put on a pair of Shimano...

To follow up, I put on a pair of Shimano multi-directional release cleats over the weekend and went out for a ride last night. Made a huge difference -- much easier release.

Thanks to all who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

Great tips on looking at the shoes! I have...

Great tips on looking at the shoes! I have Shimano shoes and the cleats are set in to a well in the shoe that makes them flush or maybe a little below flush with the sole.

Time to add some washers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

Several votes on looking at shoes-- will take a...

Several votes on looking at shoes-- will take a look at that possibility -- thanks -- wouldn't have thought of that--
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

I checked and I'm subscribed to this thread, and...

I checked and I'm subscribed to this thread, and no email notices came through -- none in junk folder either. Wonder if the site is having a problem with notifying people about new replies?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

Hello -- OP here -- Didn't mean to be MIA but...

Hello -- OP here --
Didn't mean to be MIA but work and lack of automated notices of your replies conspired against me. Thanks to everyone who responded.

Updates: I'm using Shimano SPD M540 pedals...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-20, 07:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,670
Posted By 400E

Difficult release from SPD pedals

I've been using Shimano SPD pedals for about a year. I have the springs set to the loosest tension settings but it still seems hard to release my feet. I haven't fallen off for a while but always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,398
Posted By 400E

Someone mentioned getting shatterproof lenses. I...

Someone mentioned getting shatterproof lenses. I bought some 3M safety sunglasses at a big box store and they actually look like (from a distance, anyway!) dedicated bicycling sunglasses.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-19, 06:56 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,482
Posted By 400E

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,482
Posted By 400E

Say something to hands-off cyclist?

So my current pet peeve when on my MUP is the occasional rider, usually a male teenager, riding towards me whom I notice as he passes that he's riding hands-off. I reflexively yell something like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,327
Posted By 400E

In addition to the advice you've already got...

In addition to the advice you've already got above about getting another bike fit done, if you are still thinking about a different saddle, I'd suggest checking out the Spongy Wonder. I got one...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,235
Posted By 400E

I bought my Spongy Wonder saddle when I was...

I bought my Spongy Wonder saddle when I was closing in on 300 lbs (lower now, fortunately).

It's very robustly made. My favorite saddle of all time.
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