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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By cisbrane

Yeah, I think next up for me is schedule some...

Yeah, I think next up for me is schedule some training. I just did Tour de Zwift which had 7 stages and really motivated me. However, now that it's over, I'm not sure what to do but just randomly...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By cisbrane

Stopped my excuses and got that indoor trainer

At the start of 2020 I looked back at Strava and was sad to see how little I rode. Excuses after excuses - too cold or too hot (100F+), too dark out, too early, no time, etc... I managed to maybe...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,362
Posted By cisbrane

My goal for the first part of the year is ride at...

My goal for the first part of the year is ride at least 3 hours a week, and hopefully increasing to 5 hours a week as the year goes on. In 2019 I found myself not riding a lot due to scheduling...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,330
Posted By cisbrane

The Black Bibs have been holding up for me and I...

The Black Bibs have been holding up for me and I think they have good quality. That said, I have only used them through one season so far and only ride occasionally. For the price, it's hard not to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,330
Posted By cisbrane

This forum told me about TheBlackBibs. They are a...

This forum told me about TheBlackBibs. They are a no-label off shoot from Starlight. Very affordable, $40!, and have sizing up to 4XL. I have been enjoying these at the moment.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-18, 06:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,124
Posted By cisbrane

Thanks everyone for the tips so far! It's clear...

Thanks everyone for the tips so far! It's clear that I'm not hydrating enough the day or days before. At my desk job I tend to forget to drink fluids. I will start hydrating with electrolytes and see...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-18, 02:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,124
Posted By cisbrane

How to avoid Heat Exhaustion?

Riding in Texas in the summer is HOT. Even though I rode from 9am-10:30am, I clearly exhibited signs of heat exhaustion when I got home. Super hot feeling, even after a long cold shower, and pounding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By cisbrane

I used my 3XL Black Bibs Plus... wow, really like...

I used my 3XL Black Bibs Plus... wow, really like them. Great pad! I really felt like it supported me correctly. Also, really like the compression the shorts provide. Thanks for the recommendation!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-18, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By cisbrane

I ordered The Black Bibs Plus, and hope they fit...

I ordered The Black Bibs Plus, and hope they fit well! If they do I will be quite excited esp. for the price!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-18, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By cisbrane

Wow, that looks nice! Thanks for the...

Wow, that looks nice! Thanks for the recommendation!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By cisbrane

Thanks for the recommendation. As they are out in...

Thanks for the recommendation. As they are out in the UK i sent them a message for more info about their chamois.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By cisbrane

What is the "PI brand"?

What is the "PI brand"?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By cisbrane

Yeah I have the Aero Elite Bib in XL. I am not...

Yeah I have the Aero Elite Bib in XL. I am not sure how they "run true to size". I measured my waist, and ordered the XXL and it was baggy. Never had a bib that was baggy before. Dropped to an XL and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By cisbrane

Lycra Bibs for large sit bones and body?

I am having a really hard time find a bib and chamois that fit me correctly. I was measured for a 155mm saddle with roughly 130-135mm sit bones. Note, this is a center to center measurement.
No...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-15, 04:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,803
Posted By cisbrane

195 feels to be my MAX -- I hit this on steep...

195 feels to be my MAX -- I hit this on steep hills and it is where I feel like I am having issue balance, thinking, etc. I never want to be at that value. I have to stop pedaling and recover when...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-15, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,803
Posted By cisbrane

Last winter I did the novice sufferfest training...

Last winter I did the novice sufferfest training plan. I used the TrainerRoad program to calculate a "power" for my trainer.
Is finding your FTP on the trainer the same for the road? My concern is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-15, 01:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,803
Posted By cisbrane

Well, I don't have a power meter. It said you can...

Well, I don't have a power meter. It said you can use your Maximum Heart Rate as well to estimate, so I used that, and then I looked at the average heart rate for my ride, and also some specific...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-15, 09:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,803
Posted By cisbrane

What is proper nutrition?

How should you properly eat before and after your rides? I don't seem to be loosing weight, but I feel strong and able to ride faster/harder. I can't tell if that is from eating wrong, or if I'm not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-15, 08:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,664
Posted By cisbrane

I think that if you get the ones with the...

I think that if you get the ones with the reflective finish on the outside can also reduce glare.

I went with Rudy Project Pro Flow glasses with prescription inserts. Rudy Project has some of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-15, 08:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,477
Posted By cisbrane

So I had a longer ride on Saturday, and it was...

So I had a longer ride on Saturday, and it was one of the more comfortable ones in a while. This is after the new saddle being properly placed and aligned. I can definitely tell that both my sit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-15, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,477
Posted By cisbrane

Yeah, this sounds similar to my situation....

Yeah, this sounds similar to my situation. However, when I had tried on the Size XL at Performance previously, I was not able to pull up the shorts so that the chamois would contact me. No problem...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-15, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,477
Posted By cisbrane

I decided to do a bike fit yesterday just to make...

I decided to do a bike fit yesterday just to make sure the saddle etc was in the proper position. It turned out the saddle was not put on well by the LBS before, it was nose down, tilted left, too...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-15, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,477
Posted By cisbrane

So, I went to the LBS and got measured for a...

So, I went to the LBS and got measured for a saddle, they said I needed 155mm and recommended a specialized saddle. I tried it out on a 56mi ride on Saturday, but I got quite uncomfortable still,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-15, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,477
Posted By cisbrane

Thanks for the tips! I'm going with the saddle...

Thanks for the tips! I'm going with the saddle first then, next good upgrade :-). I've done a century, and many 50-60mi rides on the Oval. Gonna checkout the LBS.

But when you put on a bib, how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-15, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,477
Posted By cisbrane

Saddle or Bibs

I am always a bit uncomfortable on the saddle. I have tried various shorts and bibs some giving better luck, but now the bibs I have been using I am starting to question.

I am not sure if my issue...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-15, 09:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,660
Posted By cisbrane

Hey guys just to update. I decided to go with the...

Hey guys just to update. I decided to go with the 32H Velocity Deep V from Velomine. I noticed an immediate increase in stiffness. Also, the bad noise from my bike went away.. :-). I like the wheels...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-15, 06:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,660
Posted By cisbrane

Here is the picture of the wheel So that's why...

Here is the picture of the wheel So that's why I'm out of true.... - Imgur (http://m.imgur.com/IjguELZ)

I called some wheel builders and they said to do 36H rear. I could probably get away with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-15, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,660
Posted By cisbrane

Yet another wheel thread

Hi everyone! First post here :-).

I have a 2013 Fuji Sportif 1.3C, and unfortunately the stock wheels have cracked and the spokes are coming out of the rims :-(.

From my readings, It seems that...
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