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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-09-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 837
Posted By RVH

Should I use pedal extenders?

A buddy just got a Specialized Roubaix Comp and was fitted by a professional. The pro put on pedal extenders and my buddy swears it's more comfortable for him. I'm 6'3" and 36" waist, much bigger...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,087
Posted By RVH

re: Aerobars, Never had an issue with reaction time...

Would you still have hit it if your hands were on the brake hoods? Those things are pretty fast and I doubt you could have missed it, but I could be wrong.

I've been using these for three years...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By RVH

TKR for me 10 yrs ago. Bikes are ESSENTIAL to...

TKR for me 10 yrs ago. Bikes are ESSENTIAL to your prep and recovery. Prior to, i rode 1500 miles in six months for strength. After, I had my bike on a wind trainer and hopped on after four days...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 15,868
Posted By RVH

Overachieved my goal

Goal was 200 miles. I did 287 miles over 16 rides.

Goal for 2020 = 1500 miles - just about 7mi/day over the April-October riding season here in NH.
Goal for June = 300 miles
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,087
Posted By RVH

Just curious if anyone else uses aero-bars. ...

Just curious if anyone else uses aero-bars. Since putting them on a few years ago my riding is much more enjoyable. Resting on elbows is much easier than doing a push-up for two hours. I'd never...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,087
Posted By RVH

Wait, let me understand, you were out on a ride...

Wait, let me understand, you were out on a ride and stopped at an LBS and spent $5,000???
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,672
Posted By RVH

I'm almost not a Clyde anymore!

Not quite three years ago I tipped the scales at 252 lbs. At 6'3" I didn't look fat, but I was a big guy (42-inch waist). But after riding 500-1000 miles a summer and changing my eating habits I lost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-19, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,382
Posted By RVH

Thule Roof Bike Carrier "ProRide 591" I've...

Thule Roof Bike Carrier "ProRide 591"

I've been using these for about ten years and they work great. https://nh.craigslist.org/spo/6894182248.html I am NOT a fan of racks where you have to take...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,062
Posted By RVH

I had the same issue and only found it after...

I had the same issue and only found it after breaking a spoke.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 24,740
Posted By RVH

250 miles a month probably eats at least 25 hours...

250 miles a month probably eats at least 25 hours a month with prep, planning, showering, etc. That's a lot of time and strain on a marriage. Somehow you need to make her feel she is more important...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,941
Posted By RVH

Pull the trigger NOW. Don't wait. There will...

Pull the trigger NOW. Don't wait. There will always be a better bike in the future and if you don't pull the trigger you never will.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,232
Posted By RVH

Sweet. I have a 2006 Madone 5.9 that also fits...

Sweet. I have a 2006 Madone 5.9 that also fits me like a glove. Bought off eBay in 2008. Even after eleven years of riding it, whenever I pick it up I am amazed at how light it is. I hope you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,925
Posted By RVH

Thanks for all the suggestions

Sure enough, I went to my LBS, Rhino Bike Works in Plymouth NH on another issue and they had their own logo bottles for $6. I got two.

I like to fill it to about a quarter full and freeze it and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-19, 07:58 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,925
Posted By RVH

What water bottle do you use?

I need new water bottles and I can't find anything like my old, very simple, very light bottles. What do you recommend?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,800
Posted By RVH

Regarding weight limits. The frame should be...

Regarding weight limits. The frame should be fine, it's the wheels you should worry about. If you start breaking spokes then that's an indication of problems. The easy thing is to get more heavy...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-18, 08:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,341
Posted By RVH

I'm a big guy like you and have a large torso...

I'm a big guy like you and have a large torso (now at 210 down from 252) so riding a drop bar bike is like doing a pushup for a very long time. What I did was to put aero bars on it. You see them a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,175
Posted By RVH

To limit my caffeine I now take a 20-oz large...

To limit my caffeine I now take a 20-oz large plastic cup, fill it 80% with water and then put a splash of grapefruit juice in it. It works well and I figured that the reason I was drinking so much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-17, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,087
Posted By RVH

Bob from the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Bob from New Hampshire here, almost 66. Here's the weather in my backyard today (updates every 60-sec). It's March 5, 2017, +3 F and 30+mph winds, and I have it on good authority that we will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-17, 08:00 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,570
Posted By RVH

How cold will you ride?

I feel like I am a wimp because if it's below 50 I don't ride. Do any of you ride in the cold? If so, how do you handle the layers and not getting too warm, downwind/into the wind, etc.

Bob in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-17, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,197
Posted By RVH

Thanks - Trek it is

I went to the LBS and he gave me a lot of the same insights as you folks. Damn, you all are good. I'm going to go with the Trek that several have mentioned. 2016 Jet 16 - Bike Archive - Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-17, 03:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,197
Posted By RVH

Bike for 5-yr old?

My grandson turns five on June 1 and I want to get him a bike. He's "all boy", very physical and tough. I don't want to get him a WalMart special. Can anyone make suggestions, not just for a brand...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-18-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,815
Posted By RVH

I estimate it this way

You've got to be really working hard, very hard to burn 1000 calories/hour. I normally ride at about 14-15 mph in hilly terrain (White Mountains of New Hampshire) and I use 600 calories/hour as my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-12, 04:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,255
Posted By RVH

I disagree, ditch it...

I have to disagree. I had that exact bike and I rode it until the late 90s when I bought an entry level Lemond (Tourmalet). From the first moment on the Lemond with a steel frame I cursed myself...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-12, 06:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,499
Posted By RVH

I ride about 1500 miles a year and the only...

I ride about 1500 miles a year and the only problems I've had with this wheel is that I break one or two spokes a year. That's it. I ride on generally good roads, and I knew where this pothole was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,499
Posted By RVH

FYI - The old wheelset is a Bontrager Race Lite, 18 spokes.

Good point, MCROW...

The old wheelset is a Bontrager Race Lite, 18 spokes. Bike is a 7-yr old Trek Madone 5.9.

I've been thinking about this. Should I just get a whole new rear wheel or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By RVH

This wheel as 13 spokes! At 220 lbs you are not...

This wheel as 13 spokes! At 220 lbs you are not worried about that?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,499
Posted By RVH

Cracked a rim - need to replace - what kind of wheel is recommended for 240lbs?

I cracked a rim yesterday and I knew it was coming as the wheel just wasn't sized to hold my 240 lbs. In addition, I hit a pothole at 30mph! So, I want to get a wheel that is sturdy, but as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,836
Posted By RVH

If you think you can't do it, you can't. If you...

If you think you can't do it, you can't. If you think you can, you can. The rule of thumb is that you should work up to 70-80% of the full mileage. Go into this POSITIVELY. Your PMA (positive...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By RVH

What would you do?

Last week I was out on a 27 mile ride and more than ten miles from home when I heard a pop and then the rear wheel starts wobbling and making a horrible sound. I pulled over to the side of the road...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,694
Posted By RVH

Here's my Madone 5.9

I wish I could get the bars up a bit, but they are as far up as they can go. I'm 6'3" and 240lbs
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,682
Posted By RVH

I just bought two new helmets at Costco, they...

I just bought two new helmets at Costco, they were $30 and are made by Bell. They look great and I can't believe that the extra few grams of weight make that much difference. They have the new...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By RVH

Good news, allergies are breaking! I did 25...

Good news, allergies are breaking!

I did 25 yesterday and another 27 today and didn't have to dose my eyes with Opcon afterwards. I'll probably still take Claritin for a few more days. It's only...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,101
Posted By RVH

I'm in, although I'll never make it in May; too...

I'm in, although I'll never make it in May; too much travel and severe allergies and I only have three rides and 75 miles through the 25th. My goal for June is 10 rides of 20-30 miles each which...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 6,811
Posted By RVH

SloPokeJim, your statistics are very interesting....

SloPokeJim, your statistics are very interesting. It's amazing that your average ride is 43 miles this month. That's almost three hours for me. Could some of you other guys who are achieving this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By RVH

I tried Flonase, but, it didn't do much. Maybe I...

I tried Flonase, but, it didn't do much. Maybe I need to let it happen over three weeks. For the eyes I use Opcon which relieves the itchiness a bit, but, the watering of the eyes is a problem...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,125
Posted By RVH

I stop my computer as I approach a stop and then...

I stop my computer as I approach a stop and then restart it after getting up to 10mph or so. I do that consistently so I can compare different rides. My cycle clubs tell you the average speed and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,178
Posted By RVH

So, you are riding 40 miles a week, at say, 30...

So, you are riding 40 miles a week, at say, 30 calories per mile for moderate riding, you are burning 1200 extra calories per week. It takes 3500 calorie deficit to lose a pound, so your 1-2 lbs in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By RVH

Allergies affecting your riding?

Up here in New England the allergy season is in full swing. I can't breath because I'm so congested in my head, the junk settles in my lung and I have a bad cough and I continually cough up phlegm,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-11, 07:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,799
Posted By RVH

All of the above is good advice. But, calories...

All of the above is good advice. But, calories burned is a function of speed, distance and your weight. Work (measured in calories) = F (amount of Force) x (or in calculus terms "dot") dl (or, the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-11, 07:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 613
Posted By RVH

You must be the guys who think that R&D stands...

You must be the guys who think that R&D stands for "Research & Development" NOT! R&D stands for Ripoff & Duplicate!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-11, 07:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,535
Posted By RVH

At least once a week tell your mom that you will...

At least once a week tell your mom that you will take care of dinner, and on that night make a huge salad and put in grilled chicken or salmon or even lean cold cuts (yum, Chef's Salad). Your mom...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-11, 07:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,141
Posted By RVH

Bike choice

Hope your wrist is ok. Let us know...

The Raleigh weighs 19.1 lbs and there is no weight listed for the Trek, but, given they are both aluminum I think the Trek is probably about the same weight....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-26-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 6,811
Posted By RVH

If I am up and out the door at 5:00 AM I am...

If I am up and out the door at 5:00 AM I am asleep in my chair at 3:00 PM. I envy your energy level. Where do I sign up?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-26-11, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By RVH

Twenty years ago, when I had knees and ran four...

Twenty years ago, when I had knees and ran four or five marathons a year, I couldn't understand why I couldn't get below 215 lbs even though I was running 60-80 miles a week. I'm 6'3". So, I had my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-26-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 796
Posted By RVH

I like the Mirrycle

I like this one http://www.amazon.com/Mirrycle-MTB-Mountain-Bicycle-Mirror/dp/B0009R96YK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1303831488&sr=1-1

I used to think I was too cool to have a mirror...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-11, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By RVH

I would spend some quality time online doing...

I would spend some quality time online doing research and at a good LBS to find out what size you need, and some basic fitting things specific for you. I don't like Craigslist at all as it's full of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,345
Posted By RVH

MapMyRide has a calorie counter but I don't...

MapMyRide has a calorie counter but I don't believe it. Doing some research here I find some old threads on it, but, I am wondering what people's thoughts are on this.

My ride yesterday, 25.3...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By RVH

I am moving my post over to WonderMonkey's...

I am moving my post over to WonderMonkey's thread. Sorry I missed it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-11, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By RVH

Calories burned per hour

MapMyRide has a calorie counter but I don't believe it. Doing some research here I find some old threads on it, but, I am wondering what people's thoughts are on this.

My ride yesterday, 25.3...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-11, 08:13 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 6,811
Posted By RVH

500 miles in a month, at, an average of 15mph for...

500 miles in a month, at, an average of 15mph for me, gives 33.3 hours a month on a bike. Better than an hour a day. Where do you guys find that much time?
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