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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-14, 07:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,538
Posted By vzwire

Thanks! Not any issues that aren't typical for...

Thanks! Not any issues that aren't typical for any other rider. If I underestimate how much to eat on a 50+ miler I will bonk just like the next guy.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,538
Posted By vzwire

I had the sleeve surgery done 4 yrs ago. Went...

I had the sleeve surgery done 4 yrs ago. Went from 290lbs to a current weight of 175lbs. All of the weight came off within the first 6 months. I no longer snore/ have sleep apnea. I no longer have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,607
Posted By vzwire

Not sure if serious...

Not sure if serious...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By vzwire

LIGHTLY rub with a very wet Mr. Clean Magic...

LIGHTLY rub with a very wet Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I say lightly because too much elbow grease will not only take off the scuffs... but also leave behind "swirl" marks in the clear coat/ paint.
...
Forum: Introductions
09-15-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By vzwire

Welcome...Who Dat... And GEAUX Tigers!

Welcome...Who Dat... And GEAUX Tigers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-14, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,044
Posted By vzwire

Two spokes rubbing together? Maybe when you...

Two spokes rubbing together? Maybe when you aren't seated it causes just enough shift in your weight distribution to cause a click or creak in a slightly loose spoke. Just throwing out ideas...
Forum: Southeast
08-23-14, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,578
Posted By vzwire

Who Dat! Born and raised in NOLA. I have since...

Who Dat! Born and raised in NOLA. I have since relocated and live in Tampa. I love it in Florida, but New Orleans will always be my home. Crime? Same as any other major city.... But nothing to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-14, 09:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,330
Posted By vzwire

Spray Lysol on it until wet. Let dry. It will...

Spray Lysol on it until wet. Let dry. It will smell good and all bacteria will be killed.
It's what they do to rental bowling shoes, right?
It is my opinion that washing or soaking a helmet may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-14, 04:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,127
Posted By vzwire

Why are you yelling?

Why are you yelling?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-15-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,706
Posted By vzwire

Runtastic Bike Pro does exactly as you request.

Runtastic Bike Pro does exactly as you request.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-14, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,058
Posted By vzwire

I believe some requests for opinions on...

I believe some requests for opinions on durability is probably a soft way of saying "Hey, I'm a big guy... Some of these bikes look as if they would explode underneath me."
With automobiles this is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By vzwire

Understood. Bet you are an older gentleman. ...

Understood. Bet you are an older gentleman.
For example. My father- 58... feels the same as you. Still uses a house phone mostly.
I am 37, and use maybe 500 mobile minutes a month, but prefer...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,099
Posted By vzwire

Jarv Bluetooth 4.0 Cycling Speed and Cadence Bike...

Jarv Bluetooth 4.0 Cycling Speed and Cadence Bike Sensor for IPhone...

$35 on Amazon and works FLAWLESSLY with Runtastic Road Bike Pro.
Only drawback is it works with IPhones exclusively. Not a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-14, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By vzwire

Not a hate post, but just thinking... I work in...

Not a hate post, but just thinking... I work in the telecommunications industry.
It really wasn't that long ago I remember everyone- and I mean EVERYONE- thought text messaging was a "fad". I even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-14, 11:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,862
Posted By vzwire

Hadn't seen it...searched "on demand" and it was...

Hadn't seen it...searched "on demand" and it was there.

Thouroughly enjoyed it.
Forum: Commuting
07-09-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,278
Posted By vzwire

+1... Mounted on my helmet visor. Works...

+1... Mounted on my helmet visor. Works flawlessly.
Forum: Commuting
07-09-14, 07:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,083
Posted By vzwire

45 miles round trip- at least 1 day a week,...

45 miles round trip- at least 1 day a week, sometimes 2.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-14, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,835
Posted By vzwire

391734 I added: Headlight, taillight, Flipped...

391734 I added: Headlight, taillight, Flipped the stem & slammed the handlebars (feels great on this bike), swapped to Cool Stop MTB brake pads, 700X28 Gatorskins, frame pump, small handlebar bag to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 12:43 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,031
Posted By vzwire

I mentioned the $15K bike only to prove my point...

I mentioned the $15K bike only to prove my point that different price tags are affordable to different folks and to suggest someone should not buy a $2K bike as their first is just silly. I do know...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 07:38 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,031
Posted By vzwire

I don't understand this at all. My first was a...

I don't understand this at all. My first was a Madone 4.3. I ride it daily- 250+ miles a week in moderate to heavy traffic. I've never fallen, and if I do then I'd be just as upset as a 10 year...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,031
Posted By vzwire

Some would say a family man in a 2500 sq ft home...

Some would say a family man in a 2500 sq ft home is in fact "rich". Just sayin. Being rich is only relevant to the one who feels rich. Lots of people that have more money than they can spend aren't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 07:15 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,031
Posted By vzwire

I'm new here as well as someone else said... #1...

I'm new here as well as someone else said...
#1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) I'm not a child. Don't tell me (anyone) how to spend my hard earned money.
#2...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-14, 05:01 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,031
Posted By vzwire

So.... What did you end up getting? I ask...

So.... What did you end up getting?
I ask because my wife (and kids) completely surprised me with a 4.3 for Father's Day. I am glad they "chose" the bike for me. Otherwise, like many others I...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-14, 02:14 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,966
Posted By vzwire

I felt let the same way when I read that...

I felt let the same way when I read that response... I am also a new member here. I found your thread well written and an interesting read. Unfortunately the above hostile response is typical of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,034
Posted By vzwire

Use a product called "Magic Shave". It goes on...

Use a product called "Magic Shave". It goes on like a lotion. Wait 5 minutes, then grab a butter knife. Using the back of the butter knife blade- "shave" your legs.
Smooth as a baby's butt.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-10-14, 04:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,045
Posted By vzwire

Because I was new to cycling and didn't know any...

Because I was new to cycling and didn't know any better. I have only been riding for 2 months, and after 30 days I knew I should have bought a road bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-14, 04:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,615
Posted By vzwire

No... I'm new to cycling and loving it... But you...

No... I'm new to cycling and loving it... But you got me thinking- why not??? Ok, I must think of a name. It can't be just any name. The next time I ride, I will see if the bike "speaks" to me, like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 18,027
Posted By vzwire

Friggin brilliant.....THANKS!

Friggin brilliant.....THANKS!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-06-14, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,631
Posted By vzwire

Is it possible to have someone take a pic of you...

Is it possible to have someone take a pic of you while on the bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,700
Posted By vzwire

I am a total noob to cycling, but learning a lot...

I am a total noob to cycling, but learning a lot here. But is Carbon Fiber that fragile? I see tons of threads talking as if it completely explodes upon the slightest stress. Or, is this slight...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,171
Posted By vzwire

Dollar Shave Club... No kidding. I get the mid...

Dollar Shave Club... No kidding. I get the mid range blades shipped to my door- for 6 bucks a month. Super cheap, and zero complaints on quality. - true testimonial here... I am not affiliated in any...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-14, 07:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,271
Posted By vzwire

Take a BC Powder right before you leave. Trust me...

Take a BC Powder right before you leave. Trust me on this.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-14, 11:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,948
Posted By vzwire

You can eat whatever you can tolerate. For...

You can eat whatever you can tolerate. For example- I live in the south. Grits are a breakfast staple. Love em, but if I eat them until full, ten minutes later they expand in your stomach and I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-14, 09:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,948
Posted By vzwire

One more thing to specifically answer your second...

One more thing to specifically answer your second question- my company had it written into the policy to require the insured to be at a minimum 40 BMI (considered obese) for the past 5 years to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,948
Posted By vzwire

Depends on the company you work for. Most all...

Depends on the company you work for. Most all insurance companies will insure weight loss surgery if the "buyer" (the company) is willing to pay for it. I am very blessed to work for Verizon, and we...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,948
Posted By vzwire

I also had the sleeve surgery 2 years ago. I was...

I also had the sleeve surgery 2 years ago. I was 290 lbs at time of surgery. Today I weigh 175. All weight was lost within the first year. The surgery, recovery, and entire journey to the new me has...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 876
Posted By vzwire

Your body will tell you... If you feel like you...

Your body will tell you... If you feel like you can get on the bike and slowly warm up- do so. I am often sore from the day before when I hop on- 5 minutes later it was exactly what I needed to...
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