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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-12, 10:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,798
Posted By antimike

I know you guys probably have heard this question...

I know you guys probably have heard this question many times, and I've seen various spoke calculators, but how do you get all of the tech specs for the components to calculate the spoke length?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,073
Posted By antimike

I'll wear my riding clothes to the ride, if I...

I'll wear my riding clothes to the ride, if I have to stop, after the ride for food pretty much everywhere if I've got a ride that day.

If I'm running late, I'll drive with my road shoes with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 671
Posted By antimike

Just curious, was your beard wet or was that from...

Just curious, was your beard wet or was that from flying ice/snow that froze?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-29-11, 08:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,232
Posted By antimike

I tend to ride my mtb on the road if I have an...

I tend to ride my mtb on the road if I have an issue with my road bike. I love hitting the mountains, but I don't have any that aren't a drive away from me so the road will do.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 9,229
Posted By antimike

That is Clermont, FL. I've been there and used to...

That is Clermont, FL. I've been there and used to be one of my favorite old stomping grounds.

I live at 4500 feet, in South Eastern AZ, and my typical 22 mile ride has about 1000+ feet of...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,377
Posted By antimike

I wash my feet every time I shower/bathe. That is...

I wash my feet every time I shower/bathe. That is how I was taught, and it doesn't really take that much more time to do.

I get really sweaty feet so I want to take the extra steps to ensure that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-23-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,655
Posted By antimike

By stand do you mean trainer? I just want...

By stand do you mean trainer?

I just want to clarify prior to giving crazy info.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-11-11, 05:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By antimike

Nice job Beanz! It's cool to be the man at work.

Nice job Beanz! It's cool to be the man at work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-03-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By antimike

I will definitely hang around. I learned a ton...

I will definitely hang around. I learned a ton just by lurking and reading posts and sometimes commenting on others. Gotta remember where you come from!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-03-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By antimike

I had to change my eating habits. I don't think...

I had to change my eating habits. I don't think that I would have been able to make it this far this quickly if I hadn't. It seems like this weight loss journey is 60-70% diet and 30-40% physical...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-02-11, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By antimike

Don't think I qualify as a clyde weight wise anymore

So I've been battling with my weight for years, but this in February, I decided that I would go and buy a bike.

I had test ridden several models, asked lots of questions, done lots of research,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By antimike

Yeah sorta, it was a "Cross Country 5k" I got my...

Yeah sorta, it was a "Cross Country 5k" I got my shoes muddy...lame!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-24-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By antimike

Did my first official 5K today

Yeah I did my first century on Saturday and I did my first official 5K distance today.

The weather was a little cold, the course had hills which I haven't really run on, and it had mud. I got my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-22-11, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By antimike

It was familiar territory since it was only an...

It was familiar territory since it was only an hour from my home. The weather was in the mid 60s and overcast so that made for a nice day to be on the bike.

I really did enjoy it up until 75...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-22-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By antimike

First Century

I am sure that countless times many of you here on the C/A sub forum have completed many centuries.

I recently completed a Century+. I participated in the 2011 El Tour de Tucson this past...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-09-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,127
Posted By antimike

I have shrunk down several sizes just within the...

I have shrunk down several sizes just within the year since I started biking in February.

I have been fairly diligently watching my diet and my exercise and I have had great success right around...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-11, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 824
Posted By antimike

Is that a Santa Cruz Heckler?

Is that a Santa Cruz Heckler?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-11, 07:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 991
Posted By antimike

My choice was: Encouraged by someone who was...

My choice was: Encouraged by someone who was concerned about your weight (friend/family) with a little side note. The delivery of the statement could have been put a little differently. Essentially...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-11, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By antimike

Awesome progress! Keep it up and you'll be...

Awesome progress! Keep it up and you'll be averaging in the 20s!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,620
Posted By antimike

San Marco Ponza Power, I feel like I need to get...

San Marco Ponza Power, I feel like I need to get a better fit, on the bike, to see if the soreness goes away on my longer rides in my manly bits area. I never got a true fit on my bike, but I feel...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-11, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 779
Posted By antimike

Comments from the skinnies on group rides

So have any of you had anything said to you on group rides where there were a bunch of skinny people that made you feel either good or bad?

I have a positive experience from last night where 3...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,485
Posted By antimike

Biking has given me a greater advantage to lose...

Biking has given me a greater advantage to lose more weight.

Self image is something that has changed somewhat because of the compliments and such that I have gotten from friends, family, and my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-11, 12:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,723
Posted By antimike

It is awesome to see that everyone is getting...

It is awesome to see that everyone is getting support from their S/O's. It gives us that little push that can keep us going when we're feeling down.

My wife is pretty addicted to cycling and so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-11, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By antimike

Not sure what your budget is, but I use...

Not sure what your budget is, but I use Specialized Armadillo Elite's.

On my wife's bike, we used Serfas Seca's and she sliced her tire after like 2 weeks.

Next tire purchase will be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,723
Posted By antimike

Is your significant other or spouse a clyde or athena too?

I was just wondering because I tend to gravitate to people who are like me in some way or another.

If they are a clyde/athena, are they supporting and/or joining you on your journey to graduate...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 280
Posted By antimike

Metric won't be a problem for you. Nice job!!

Metric won't be a problem for you. Nice job!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,005
Posted By antimike

First things off..this is a horrible situation. ...

First things off..this is a horrible situation.

For those of you with smart phones or a lock on your cell phones, please note that unless you have the ability to tell them the combo while you may...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,264
Posted By antimike

Alright. The wife LOVES her new bike. She rides...

Alright. The wife LOVES her new bike. She rides pretty much every day and has put on about 64 miles since she received her bike less than 7 days ago. I'm really proud of her and I ride with her when...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 553
Posted By antimike

Nice job to you both. I'm still working on hills...

Nice job to you both. I'm still working on hills and my endurance! FANTASTIC! Any tips on hill climbing Mr. Beanz?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,163
Posted By antimike

You will fall in love... Cycling changed my...

You will fall in love...

Cycling changed my life!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,264
Posted By antimike

First off I want to say that I'm sorry for your...

First off I want to say that I'm sorry for your loss, and it saddens me that you had to go through such an ordeal.

Thank you for the advice, and we've taken steps in the right direction, I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,264
Posted By antimike

That may be an option, but we will have to look....

That may be an option, but we will have to look. It will be a bit before a tandem is on the budget. I was going to get my bike this month and hers next just on how our pay cycles work, but it will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,264
Posted By antimike

I've been trying to let her do her thing in the...

I've been trying to let her do her thing in the shops. she seems a little timid at first, but the people at the local shops are really nice and pretty knowledgeable as well. I let her do the talking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,264
Posted By antimike

we're going to go the route of buying her a road...

we're going to go the route of buying her a road bike. she did express the want to actually spend time with me, but she is also trying to get more fit as well as commute to work (22 miles round...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,264
Posted By antimike

The mountain bike that I want was on sale for...

The mountain bike that I want was on sale for $599.

We're looking at various models and we're going to get her to test ride some more bikes. Yesterday she test road a Trek 1.2 alpha (men's) 54cm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,264
Posted By antimike

Athena wife wants to ride

So I was out and about with the wife up in Tucson this past weekend looking at mountain bikes for me. I'm eyeing a 29er, but I digress....

While I was test riding and checking out the bikes, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,089
Posted By antimike

Fuji is the bike that I ride. Not sure if they...

Fuji is the bike that I ride. Not sure if they manufacturer their own frames, but that is my addition.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-11, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 483
Posted By antimike

Great job man! I hope to do a century at some...

Great job man! I hope to do a century at some point, but I think I may need a proper fitting and a new saddle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-11, 04:11 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 22,522
Posted By antimike

Do you think you'd feel better physically or...

Do you think you'd feel better physically or mentally? Depending on your current weight 3-5 lbs could make you look like skeletor.

Nothing wrong with a woman with some curves. I guess it just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,301
Posted By antimike

What Ails You?

I was wondering if and what you guys and gals are suffering from as far as health problems.

Personally I have high blood pressure which I am trying to conquer. I take medication on a daily basis...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,617
Posted By antimike

You did a cool thing man. It shows that the...

You did a cool thing man. It shows that the cycling spirit is alive and what jerks the people were where she bought the bike. If I were her, I'd think twice about going back to where she bought the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,615
Posted By antimike

I have ridden the gtr series 1 and I loved it. I...

I have ridden the gtr series 1 and I loved it. I actually didn't get this bike, but some days I wish I had. The one that I was looking at actually only had 105 and then I fell in love with my Fuji...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By antimike

I have a set of the Vuelta Corsa HDs. I'm a big...

I have a set of the Vuelta Corsa HDs. I'm a big boy (252 down from 290.4) and the stock wheelset on my Fuji Roubaix 1.0 (ALX 200) creaked and made crazy noise and just didn't feel stable. The Corsa...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By antimike

Well the best bet is to go to a local bike shop...

Well the best bet is to go to a local bike shop (LBS) and try a few bikes out. Fit is key when you're on a drop bar road type bike. Depending on the LBS, they might do a professional fitting which...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-24-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By antimike

02/07 = 290.4 02/14 = 286.8 02/21 = 290.0 ...

02/07 = 290.4
02/14 = 286.8
02/21 = 290.0
02/28 = 282.0
04/24 = 255.8 (I've been busy!...mouth metering and riding)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-11, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 803
Posted By antimike

02/07 = 290.4 Mileage = ~34 02/14 = 286.8 ...

02/07 = 290.4 Mileage = ~34
02/14 = 286.8
02/21 = 290.0 (OMG had a fantastic weekend with drinks and bad food...won't do that again)
02/28 = 282.0 (lot of hard work and made some drastic changes,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-14-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 861
Posted By antimike

02/07 = 290.4 Mileage = ~34 02/14 = 286.8 ...

02/07 = 290.4 Mileage = ~34
02/14 = 286.8

This week's goals, get back on the bike and put some more miles on it. Keep on monitoring food intake and don't let the weekends be the downfall of all...
Forum: Southern California
02-13-11, 11:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,087
Posted By antimike

Have you ever thought about getting a handlebar...

Have you ever thought about getting a handlebar mount or something Mr. Beanz? I think it'd add some safety into your life with all of the videos that you do. Something that can be taken out easily...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-11, 11:53 AM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,323
Posted By antimike

Huachuca City, AZ 85616

Huachuca City, AZ 85616
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-11, 11:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,850
Posted By antimike

Thanks for the tip! Went on my first ride...

Thanks for the tip!

Went on my first ride yesterday. It was about 10 miles, and I really enjoyed it. What is weird is that where I live and the route that I had taken would require me to go...
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