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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 856
Posted By ECB1

I was 343 and I had wheels made and tires to go...

I was 343 and I had wheels made and tires to go with it. Keep up the riding.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-20, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,979
Posted By ECB1

17 miles today, I just saw the 50 plus area. I...

17 miles today, I just saw the 50 plus area. I never think of myself as being there but I am almost 58. I feel like 17 on a good day and 80 on a bad day.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-04-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,272
Posted By ECB1

700x26 36 spoke Mavic in the rear and a 34 spoke...

700x26 36 spoke Mavic in the rear and a 34 spoke Mavic in the front. It works for me. I was riding 24's but my LBS said to move up, to small for my size.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-04-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,875
Posted By ECB1

I was 343lbs and I bought a new Specialized rode...

I was 343lbs and I bought a new Specialized rode bike. I bent both wheels very quickly, the rear being a horshoe. I had the LBS build me a 36 spoke Mavic rear and a 34 spoke Mavic front and they have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,666
Posted By ECB1

Im not talking full trail riding but once in a...

Im not talking full trail riding but once in a while I can see a little trail off the beaten path and if I am on the Hybrid I would like to be able to check it out.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,666
Posted By ECB1

New Hybrid

I imagine this has been beaten to death but here I go. I have a road and mountain bike and I ride the heck out of them by myself. I am looking for a Hybrid to ride with quote, normal people. I want...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-02-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,356
Posted By ECB1

My goals for 2020 riding I hope will be 1000...

My goals for 2020 riding I hope will be 1000 miles. I started riding as a clyde at 343lbs and I have brought myself down to 188lbs. The mileage seems low for most people but 5 years ago I came down...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,904
Posted By ECB1

I live in New England and ride in the country....

I live in New England and ride in the country. Pot holes, cracks and all that can be thrown at me, I rode 700x23 from when I was 343lbs and they did ok. I recently went with 700x26 which I thought...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-18, 05:12 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,269
Posted By ECB1

New rider helped

I was able to go from 340lbs to 180lbs on my bike. I sold that one to a fellow who is currently 360lbs and wants a life change. I hope it helps, I gave him a sweet deal on a Treck 1200 with mavic...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-04-18, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,855
Posted By ECB1

The snow is gone for now and I also made my first...

The snow is gone for now and I also made my first ride of the season. It was today 16 miles and it felt awesome because the last 3 years I have been fighting Lyme disease and it has kept my ride...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-16, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,361
Posted By ECB1

Congratulations, I have been in and out of the...

Congratulations, I have been in and out of the Clyde zone for 4 years. I always have Deamons to slay.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,428
Posted By ECB1

I dropped 140 lbs by cutting my food intake in...

I dropped 140 lbs by cutting my food intake in half, riding, skiing and going to the gym. It is hell to keep off.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 04:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,528
Posted By ECB1

Get the weight back under 200, ride 2000 miles...

Get the weight back under 200, ride 2000 miles and beat this dam Lyme disease that is whipping me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-13, 05:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,323
Posted By ECB1

Ive seen deer, rode side by side down a big hill...

Ive seen deer, rode side by side down a big hill with a red tailed hawk and oh yes the ever so elusive jackalope.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-13, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By ECB1

Sweet job, personal bests are addicting. ECB1

Sweet job, personal bests are addicting. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,574
Posted By ECB1

Some riders think they are all that and a bag of...

Some riders think they are all that and a bag of chips. If they were what they thought they were they would be in the tour DE France. Just ride as straight as possible you will get better after time...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-13, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,080
Posted By ECB1

Welcome to the riding world again. Peddal, peddal...

Welcome to the riding world again. Peddal, peddal and peddal some more, don't let anything stop you. I started out at 340lbs and could only ride around the block. I am now 212lbs and I ride 100 mile...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-13, 05:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,825
Posted By ECB1

Perhaps you let the hills get to your head. Don't...

Perhaps you let the hills get to your head. Don't let them sike you out, ride them as often as possible and soon you will own them. You shouldn't need any extra calories for a 10 mile ride than what...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-13, 04:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,038
Posted By ECB1

I have had no luck with factory wheels, I broke...

I have had no luck with factory wheels, I broke spokes and even folded my rear wheel at 250 lbs. My LBS made me a 36 rear and a 32 front deep v wheel set and I haven't damaged them yey. I now way...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-29-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,428
Posted By ECB1

My first ride back after years off was a 3 miler...

My first ride back after years off was a 3 miler at 290lbs, 4 years later, i'm 200lbs and my short rides are 25 miles with at least 1500ft of vertical. Keep at it. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-24-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 617
Posted By ECB1

The local bike shop seems a little shocked to see...

The local bike shop seems a little shocked to see some of us come in but they are getting use to it and our money is green. My Lbs has gotten used to me and they have been very helpful.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-11, 05:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,308
Posted By ECB1

Man what a great job. I also lost over 100lbs and...

Man what a great job. I also lost over 100lbs and then did a century. It was all in my head, 104 miles 7500 ft of vertical in 8hrs and 2 minutes. I now do hills every week and I don't fear any route...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-11, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By ECB1

Beanz you are truly in climbing heaven out there....

Beanz you are truly in climbing heaven out there. In CT we just don't have that kind of vertical, were lucky to put together 5000ft in a days ride. I ride a 3 ring front because it came that way. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,062
Posted By ECB1

I have used them for 4 years, My feet hurt...

I have used them for 4 years, My feet hurt sometime, I can't always get rite into them but I think it helps with my performance. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,542
Posted By ECB1

I started at 338lbs, I am now 200lbs and I have...

I started at 338lbs, I am now 200lbs and I have not been able to drop below that in 7 months. I am peddling almost 100 miles a week with a lot of hills. I think as fall comes I am going to go to the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-11, 06:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,233
Posted By ECB1

I was 338lbs when I Started riding. I bought a...

I was 338lbs when I Started riding. I bought a trek but had Mavic wheels with 36 spokes put on it before I even took it home. It never broke I now own a Specialized bike and I am 200lbs and I still...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By ECB1

I live in CT and thats in the direct path. My...

I live in CT and thats in the direct path. My bike is safe and warm next to my Harley in the shed. I hope the damage doesn't slow the riding down next week. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 862
Posted By ECB1

I have lost 44lbs since last spring, this brings...

I have lost 44lbs since last spring, this brings me down to 226lbs. My high was 335lbs when I was 27yrs old. I change the type of food I ate and definetly the amount and as of last year started to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By ECB1

Beanz, the pictures look great. I had to trade...

Beanz, the pictures look great. I had to trade the bike in for the winter for skis. I am looking forward to the spring and some good riding. It has been o degrees in the morning with a snow storm on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,245
Posted By ECB1

Our club does not allow them on there rides, I...

Our club does not allow them on there rides, I did have a pair but my son has them now and I don't seem to miss them. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-10-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,713
Posted By ECB1

Beanz, I finaly caught up with you on the weight,...

Beanz, I finaly caught up with you on the weight, 270lbs down to 234lbs this week. I am 5' 11" and I love to climb. I even climbed when I weighed 335lbs as a young man so I think all this I don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-09, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,038
Posted By ECB1

Thanks for the info, I have been thinking of...

Thanks for the info, I have been thinking of going to a dietition because of my old habbits are hard to brake, any info is a start. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 293
Posted By ECB1

Winter training

I had to switch from riding mode to gym mode do to weather, darkness and my work schedule. I joined the Y and I think I am starting to move my weight down again. I miss pedalling on a nice DAY. ecb1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-09, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By ECB1

I don't count the calories, I just watch the...

I don't count the calories, I just watch the amount I take. I try to only use a regular bowl and only fill it once. This seems to keep me in the right direction. My wife is a very good cook and if I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-09, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 851
Posted By ECB1

Our thoughts are with you both. Best of luck for...

Our thoughts are with you both. Best of luck for a quick recovery. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 689
Posted By ECB1

Jimmy, just show up dressed in the costume I bet...

Jimmy, just show up dressed in the costume I bet the club will love it. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,329
Posted By ECB1

The best shape, I was 22yrs old 185lbs, running 5...

The best shape, I was 22yrs old 185lbs, running 5 miles a day and riding 25 2 times a week. I thought I was a real day at the beach. Then marriage set in and by 27yrs old I weighed in at a whopping...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 747
Views: 41,333
Posted By ECB1

Just ride a little, get your butt and body used...

Just ride a little, get your butt and body used to it again. If the knee starts to hurt back off. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-09, 06:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,025
Posted By ECB1

Just start with short distance then build up, you...

Just start with short distance then build up, you will be in much better shape for surgery. Keep it moving forward. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 826
Posted By ECB1

RatedZeroHero mentions looking good naked. At...

RatedZeroHero mentions looking good naked. At 47yrs old and 239lbs I don't know if I will ever look good naked. I hope my wife isn't telling me stories. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 826
Posted By ECB1

I havent been able to put on many miles the last...

I havent been able to put on many miles the last few weeks so I just concentrated on my diet. I have been able to drop 1 to 2 lbs a week just on diet alone. You have to count everthing that goes in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,243
Posted By ECB1

That is quite an acomplishment, keep up the good...

That is quite an acomplishment, keep up the good work and as with us all, watch what goes in your mouth. Ride often ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-09, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 666
Posted By ECB1

For me its a 14.5 miler and a pain in the but for...

For me its a 14.5 miler and a pain in the but for 2.5. Remember the tube, pump and irons. ECB1
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 10,396
Posted By ECB1

I'm a clyde and I had only 1 donut in three...

I'm a clyde and I had only 1 donut in three months, that was last week and my wife brought it home for me from a special place out of state. I lost 30lbs doing this and riding. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 520
Posted By ECB1

I don't know where your at but remember one thing...

I don't know where your at but remember one thing and that is were clydes and we are slower, though s**t for them. ECB1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,184
Posted By ECB1

Great news, keep us posted and don't forget that...

Great news, keep us posted and don't forget that this training is going to hurt but it will be a good hurt after you get in better shape, good luck and drop the smokes. ECB1
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-09, 05:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,339
Posted By ECB1

Walie, thank you for pointing out my spelling...

Walie, thank you for pointing out my spelling faults, that must have been what I was looking for when I started this thread and for liquefied, you must be a real day at the beech in order to cast...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-09, 07:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 780
Posted By ECB1

Thank you guys, I think I will give it a little...

Thank you guys, I think I will give it a little more time and learn to work on it myself as Beanz suggested, my wife will kill me for dropping more money on a new bike. ECB1
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-09, 06:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,339
Posted By ECB1

They sold me this bike when i was 270lbs, I rode...

They sold me this bike when i was 270lbs, I rode it a little the first year and none the second. Now I ride 50 plus miles a week and I do as many hills as I can. It is off warranty and when I bought...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,339
Posted By ECB1

I hate the bike because after 700 miles I have a...

I hate the bike because after 700 miles I have a new rear wheel, my fault I am a clyde and I don't eat fries, not all fat people sit around eating. I have biked off 30lbs this year. The bike has...
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