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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-14, 08:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,470
Posted By prompterbob

Charlie, that's great to hear. I was almost there...

Charlie, that's great to hear. I was almost there 3 years ago. After my own diabetic scare in I got down to about 250 through strict diet and exercise, BG was normal and then I blew it. Hope to be in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-14, 06:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,470
Posted By prompterbob

Since my birthday is next week (61), my wife...

Since my birthday is next week (61), my wife insisted she'd buy me a new bike (who can argue with that), so I got a Trek Shift 4 from my new friends at Cyclesport in Park Ridge NJ. Should take...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,470
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks Bill for the sage advice. I have to admit...

Thanks Bill for the sage advice. I have to admit I'm kind of uneducated on bike mechanics, but I'm slowly learning.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-14, 04:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,470
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks for all the advice. I'll be heading to my...

Thanks for all the advice. I'll be heading to my LBS tonight and see what they can do for me. I'll let you know what happens.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,470
Posted By prompterbob

That's a good idea. It's a Jamis Explorer 2.0....

That's a good idea. It's a Jamis Explorer 2.0. It's a pretty sturdy bike. I'll go back to the dealer.

Should I max out the tire pressure?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,470
Posted By prompterbob

350 pounds: Is there a bike I can ride?

I have a great hybrid bike collecting dust in the garage because I regained the 100 pounds I lost over the past few years. I miss riding my bike to the point it's seriously depressing the hell out of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-11, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By prompterbob

Looking for a rack for my Forester. Can you tell...

Looking for a rack for my Forester. Can you tell me which model this is. Looks perfect for my bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By prompterbob

I'm a diabetic and I've always thought carbs were...

I'm a diabetic and I've always thought carbs were the enemy. My dietician and doctors helped me to realize that I need to eat carbs, as well as protein and healthy fats. I've lost 70+ pounds since...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-11, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 759
Posted By prompterbob

I love the concept of air travel, but hate to fly...

I love the concept of air travel, but hate to fly because of the space issue. Until my recent 70+ weight loss, I've been 350+ all my adult life. It was always embarrassing flying - especially asking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-11, 05:36 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 22,613
Posted By prompterbob

I'm a newbie. A bit too cold and windy to ride in...

I'm a newbie. A bit too cold and windy to ride in NJ today and tomorrow we're expecting a lot of rain. But yesterday, I took my first trip on the Ridgewood bike path. I usually do 5 miles a day on a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-11, 05:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,047
Posted By prompterbob

I use runkeeper.com along with their free iPhone...

I use runkeeper.com along with their free iPhone app which works like a bike computer mapping your route, speed, distance, calories, etc. Great website and program. To track my meals I use...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-11, 05:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By prompterbob

3.6 pounds is a lot for one week. A healthy loss...

3.6 pounds is a lot for one week. A healthy loss would be around 2-2.5 pounds a week. Any faster isn't good and won't stick. You're on the way down and that's what counts keep it up!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-07-11, 06:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,894
Posted By prompterbob

Isn't that why they have crash dummies? They must...

Isn't that why they have crash dummies? They must test helmets the same way?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-11, 05:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,232
Posted By prompterbob

There is a lot of sodium in the SEASONED rice...

There is a lot of sodium in the SEASONED rice vinegars. I use NAKANO NATURAL which has no sodium and no calories. Our local A&P has had it on sale lately - 3 bottles for 5 bucks. I like it because...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-11, 04:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,894
Posted By prompterbob

I'm new to adult biking. I've been thinking about...

I'm new to adult biking. I've been thinking about adding a multi-tool to my kit. What do you recommend?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-11, 04:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By prompterbob

Congrats on your new lifestyle and your new bike....

Congrats on your new lifestyle and your new bike. You're going to have a lot of fun out there. I just want to ditto the other advice dished out to you. Don't over do it. Just take it one day - one...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-11, 04:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,168
Posted By prompterbob

Congrats on your great achievement. I'm a newbie...

Congrats on your great achievement. I'm a newbie here too. There are a lot of great guys and gals on this forum who would be very happy to help you with your bike questions. Enjoy your NEW LIFE!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-11, 04:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks for the input. Actually, I found a place...

Thanks for the input. Actually, I found a place online called strapsworks.com which has all kinds of straps and fasteners and very reasonable prices. I ordered some and we'll see if they work out. In...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-11, 04:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

I certainly hope so. Just got back from my daily...

I certainly hope so. Just got back from my daily 5 mile ride at the park. It's fun to ride but such a pain to put the bike carrier on the car. At this point, I want to stay off the roads, so I limit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-11, 12:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks Angel... as a matter of fact, I just got...

Thanks Angel... as a matter of fact, I just got back from work and I'm getting ready for my afternoon ride. Enjoy the day!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-11, 06:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

I might take you up on that one day after I get a...

I might take you up on that one day after I get a few more miles under my belt.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-11, 06:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Good advice. Haven't climbed any real hills. It...

Good advice. Haven't climbed any real hills. It will be a challenge to try a few.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-11, 03:45 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Never thought about that. I'll have to try a...

Never thought about that. I'll have to try a hill and see how it feels.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

I know. I think I'm hooked on cycling. It's such...

I know. I think I'm hooked on cycling. It's such a great feeling.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

I rode a looped path in a local park for about 30...

I rode a looped path in a local park for about 30 minutes for 5 miles at about 9-10 mph. This is similar to what I've been doing each day on my stationary bike in the basement - although I like the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-11, 07:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Who knew I had sit bones? Thanks for the anatomy...

Who knew I had sit bones? Thanks for the anatomy lesson, Tom.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By prompterbob

Need new straps for car bike carrier

Just bought a new bike (Jamis Explorer 2.0) and the straps on my old Outback car bike carrier need replacing. Anyone know of a source?

Thanks.

Bob in NJ
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks Craig. It was so much fun to get back on a...

Thanks Craig. It was so much fun to get back on a bike. I felt like I was 10 years old again. Can't wait until tomorrow's little ride. I'm starting off duplicating what I've been doing on my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Got my new wheels - Jamis Explorer 2.0

After a few weeks of research and obsessing which bike to get I said "enough already I just want to start riding." So, after work I visited my LBS (Westwood Cycles in Westwood, NJ). After checking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 558
Posted By prompterbob

Welcome... I'm a newbie too looking for a bike...

Welcome... I'm a newbie too looking for a bike for fitness and exercise. Don't get frustrated. A loss of 2 pounds or so a week is excellent. You don't want to lose faster than that because it won't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks Craig... and my sit bones thank you too!

Thanks Craig... and my sit bones thank you too!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Hi Ron. Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm so...

Hi Ron. Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm so lucky I found this forum. Everyone has been terrific with offering a pat on the back with some advice. Numb butt and numb hands are two things I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,002
Posted By prompterbob

Congrats on your desire to get back on track......

Congrats on your desire to get back on track... You have the motivation, just stick with it. I've lost 63 pounds and counting the past 6 months. Keeping a food diary is essential for me to stick to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

There seems to be several models of the B17 at...

There seems to be several models of the B17 at different price points. Are the more expensive ones better?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks for the great advice. Looking forward to...

Thanks for the great advice. Looking forward to test riding some road bikes very soon. I've heard good things about Specialized. And congrats on your weight loss... 80 pounds is quite an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks Craig... Diabetes creeps up on you and the...

Thanks Craig... Diabetes creeps up on you and the sad part is a lot of people are diabetic and don't know it. Fortunately, tests show my pancreas is still making lots of insulin. With Type 2, being...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Yes, I love the idea of a recumbent. I have a LBS...

Yes, I love the idea of a recumbent. I have a LBS that sells Sun bikes. Hopefully they also sell the Sun recumbents, which seem to be more reasonably priced. Anything that will prevent a numb butt...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 11:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, it's...

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, it's definitely worth the effort. My new way of life has become routine now, so it's not so hard. I'm really motivated. I'm hoping getting active on a bike will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 11:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Sounds counterintuitive, but many good things...

Sounds counterintuitive, but many good things are. Looking forward to testing one.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 06:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

I still have to figure out exactly what a "sit...

I still have to figure out exactly what a "sit bone" is... TG for Google!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 05:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Looks like I have a lot of homework to do...but...

Looks like I have a lot of homework to do...but it will be a lot ofun to learn. What do you mean about breaking in the saddle?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 05:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

And the split in that saddle, narrow as it is in...

And the split in that saddle, narrow as it is in my mind, is what does the trick? Wow... I've always thought the bigger the the seat...the bigger the saddle. I'll check it out.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 03:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Hi Seve... Thanks for the encouragement. Like any...

Hi Seve... Thanks for the encouragement. Like any new passion, I have a lot to learn. I don't know much about bikes. I always had one as a kid growing up in The Bronx. We just hopped on and rode and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-11, 03:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Hi Neil. A ride sounds like fun. I visited your...

Hi Neil. A ride sounds like fun. I visited your blog and you also have a very inspiring story. I had no idea there was such a great community of big guys and gals who love to bike. Good stuff. Keep...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Hi John. As soon as the weather get's a bit...

Hi John. As soon as the weather get's a bit better here in NJ I'll definitely go my LBS for some test rides. Just hate dealing with salesmen.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Great A1c Jethro... Right now the only med I take...

Great A1c Jethro... Right now the only med I take is Onglyza. I hope to get off of that after my next endocrinologist visit in April. I'll check out the Trek Fx. How do they measure your sit bones?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 10:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Guess I should open my mind up a bit about a...

Guess I should open my mind up a bit about a forward leaning bike vs. a comfort bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

The Jamis looks like a nifty bike. I never heard...

The Jamis looks like a nifty bike. I never heard of that brand, but then I don't know much about bikes. Thanks for the suggestion
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 10:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

Good for you. Too many idiots like myself don't...

Good for you. Too many idiots like myself don't take diabetes seriously until it's too late. Now I call myself a "born again diabetic." BTW, you can read my story at bornagaindiabetic.com...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,692
Posted By prompterbob

But doesn't leaning forward put a lot of pressure...

But doesn't leaning forward put a lot of pressure on your hands?
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