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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-12, 04:43 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,570
Posted By Pub

Wow, when I started this thread I didn't know...

Wow, when I started this thread I didn't know there would be so many positive and encouraging replies. Top support from top guys and I thank you all for that.

A short reply to Appolled - the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-11, 03:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By Pub

Brilliant. Thanks for replies, that has certainly...

Brilliant. Thanks for replies, that has certainly unfogged my head....lol.

I am at present using a borrowed bike before I make a purchase and doing home research into what makes up different...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-11, 02:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By Pub

Frame materials - totally confused to know what is right or wrong for a Clyde...

I am getting very bogged down trying to understand the manufacturers descriptions (or lack of them) when they mentioned the frame material.

I read that especially for a clyde, you really should...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-11, 02:29 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,570
Posted By Pub

Hey thanks everyone for the encouragement and...

Hey thanks everyone for the encouragement and support. I can tell you it has really changed my attitude and I am looking at this from a very positive angle now, rather than looking at things from the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 04:40 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,570
Posted By Pub

Yes Tom that’s me minus the beard. Quick change...

Yes Tom that’s me minus the beard.
Quick change of subject – what size wheels and tyres are on that bike?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 04:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By Pub

Tv show last night.

I saw a tv show last night honouring Bobby Charlton who is now in his 70’s. I know that’s not a name that is familiar to anyone in the US, but he used to be a world class soccer player when he was a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 04:05 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,570
Posted By Pub

New Embarrassed Rider

Does anyone or did anyone feel embarrassed at first when riding around on a bike?
To be honest I am and that comes from a few reasons.

1st, I’m paranoid that people are watching me because to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-11, 02:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,376
Posted By Pub

That's funny lol.

That's funny lol.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,376
Posted By Pub

But Dave I do know what I want. A Mtb with 26...

But Dave I do know what I want. A Mtb with 26 inch wheels, slicks, and nothing else.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,376
Posted By Pub

No it was exactly the opposite. Listen guys...

No it was exactly the opposite.

Listen guys I have not come to any decision over night, I have thought about this a lot. I like Mtb's, I like the style, the way they feel, I am happy on one, I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,376
Posted By Pub

Yeah i understand that, but when they say a Trek...

Yeah i understand that, but when they say a Trek xxx is the same as a Specialized xxx and Marin xxx, that to me is hogwash....

I'm thinking of going down the Hybrid route...lmao
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,376
Posted By Pub

Well it seems you're not wrong mate. I wish...

Well it seems you're not wrong mate.

I wish there was just a Mtb store, they would have to sell me one then lol
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,376
Posted By Pub

No it was almost excatly as I said (missing out...

No it was almost excatly as I said (missing out the hour long conversations which writing that lot down is impossible)

There has been plenty of choice, Cube and Ghost (German brands doing well...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,376
Posted By Pub

LBS, having Problems...

This is a bit of a rant as well as asking for a bit of advice...
First the rant!

I am lucky enough to have at least 10 very good LBS within a 10 mile radius of where I live. All sell a variety of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-14-11, 04:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 987
Posted By Pub

Sorry can you explain something? If a 29er is...

Sorry can you explain something?
If a 29er is the same as a 700 cc why do they call it a 29er?

Also, I thought it was an advantage for big guys to ride on 26 inch wheels, (ie mtb) because they...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-11, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,558
Posted By Pub

Nope don't like them, never have.....if the...

Nope don't like them, never have.....if the straight part of the drops are used most of the time on touring etc, then why the drop bit? Nobody will convince me that its comfortable touring with drops...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 987
Posted By Pub

Thanks for the replies guys. The reason I...

Thanks for the replies guys.
The reason I mentioned a mtb was because of a few things.
1/. I had never ridden a mtb before and was taken back by the sheer tank like way they make them these days,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-11, 02:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 987
Posted By Pub

Hub gearing for town riding.

Hi Chaps,
Just a quick question – I haven’t ridden for years, not since I was a teenager. I come from a group of towns in Kent county UK called the Medway Towns, and which hardly has a flat road...
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