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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,548
Posted By dgrenthum

geez, prath. He came back from who he talked to...

geez, prath. He came back from who he talked to and because of the nature of the accident they cannot insure me........... Nope, cant say that everyone that has any type of accident whether geico...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-12, 07:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,548
Posted By dgrenthum

To reclarify and part of the reason i posted ...

To reclarify and part of the reason i posted the link to the story, I was hit by a car while on my bicycle. The driver of the car was ticketed for invading my right of way and causing the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-12, 03:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,369
Posted By dgrenthum

I will parrot the rest. I started with 28c on my...

I will parrot the rest. I started with 28c on my road bike but when they wore out I put the 23c that the bike came with on. I am 295 and have never had a pinch flat. I check my tires about once a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-12, 02:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,548
Posted By dgrenthum

Geico will not insure a cyclist who has been in an accident!!!!

So I was in a accident two years ago http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/699892-I-tried-Bike-vs-Car-on-Sunday-and-lost-Lesson-Learned

According to FL law my CAR insurance company was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-28-11, 07:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,212
Posted By dgrenthum

fun?

Fun?? That looks like purgatory, i have never been so glad to live in florida :) I applaude your effort
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-11-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,885
Posted By dgrenthum

Ahhh, the wind I used to not care, till i...

Ahhh, the wind I used to not care, till i recently purchased a bike trailer to tow my 40lb son in. It acts like a parachute, so needless to say in 20mph headwinds I may average 11mph. It sux
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-11, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By dgrenthum

witnessed a cyclist hit by a car today, be safe

crazy, was taking my kid to the doctor and was on a busy two lane road. I was headed east and a car pulled out of a side road to head west. Unfortunately, a cyclist crossed right in front of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-11, 04:46 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 32,799
Posted By dgrenthum

2010 Specialized Hardrock disc @ 315lbs. Rims...

2010 Specialized Hardrock disc @ 315lbs. Rims were cheap and single walled and kept warping on me. Got some Mavic 321 and no issues since
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-11, 07:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,958
Posted By dgrenthum

@ecovelo I aggree with much of what you are...

@ecovelo

I aggree with much of what you are saying and my reply was a mishmash of replying to many posts that were made so perhaps taken a little further then intended if you were not the one it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,958
Posted By dgrenthum

Wasnt tring to make doc's look good. My whole...

Wasnt tring to make doc's look good. My whole shpill was about the system and what to look out for, not that docotors are "good" I was making you aware that it happens so that if necessary you can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-14-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,958
Posted By dgrenthum

WOW, I hope people see this on the second page. ...

WOW, I hope people see this on the second page. I am a SN my sis and uncle are MD's and best friend is a DPT. There are alot of issues with the medical system it is a fact but most doctors know...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-14-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By dgrenthum

i hear you about the clipless. Its like a whole...

i hear you about the clipless. Its like a whole new wonderful world. Practice getting in and out and remember you will fall, it will happen, its just a matter of when.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 541
Posted By dgrenthum

do cops ride on the MUP often? i think i would...

do cops ride on the MUP often? i think i would be startled by a motorcycle drafting behind me
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By dgrenthum

If you have not considered it, Titanium is a nice...

If you have not considered it, Titanium is a nice material to look into at that price point. No worries about wrecking and crumbling, can easily get a bike under 17lbs, no worried about a the finite...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-11, 04:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,566
Posted By dgrenthum

lot of different info in this thread. IMHO making...

lot of different info in this thread. IMHO making things alot more difficult then they need to be. Tires of the same size can have different max Psi ratings. You do not necessarily have to get a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-11, 04:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,645
Posted By dgrenthum

the 25" 7200 is a little big at 6'2 but i like it...

the 25" 7200 is a little big at 6'2 but i like it the best for the riding you say you will be doing. If you can get him to come down $50 that is the one i would do. You can always switch out the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-05-11, 09:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,626
Posted By dgrenthum

i used to get passed when on my hardrock doing...

i used to get passed when on my hardrock doing 16mph but now i am on the road bike i do all the passing, well except once. I use it as motivation and it works. On the mountain bike when i woudl get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By dgrenthum

thanks guys all this is promising. I was having...

thanks guys all this is promising. I was having good luck with http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1776 on my last road bike. 36 spoke and i abused them a little bit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-11, 04:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,243
Posted By dgrenthum

break it up into 4 rides, all the same. Local...

break it up into 4 rides, all the same. Local mup is 30 miles round trip and thats what i rock.

I worked outside sales when i first started riding 120 miles a week. For the most part made my own...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 862
Posted By dgrenthum

Around here there are so many gyms costing...

Around here there are so many gyms costing between $10 and $15 a month, I wouldnt bother with an at home weight machine. Those machines are too limited in what they can do, i would rather be at a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-11, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By dgrenthum

Op do you have a planned build out? Are you...

Op do you have a planned build out? Are you scavenging the pilot?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-08-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By dgrenthum

Got settlement and ordered new bike, now no money and low spoke count wheels

So i got my settlement for the bike that was totalled from a car hitting me. They gave me $1000 to settle the property portion. Lawyer said it will be sometime till the rest is figured out....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,090
Posted By dgrenthum

i went through one in my 2010 hardrock with under...

i went through one in my 2010 hardrock with under 1000 miles on it. Dont know what they replaced it with, though it was obviously different. It has held strong for the last couple thousand. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,811
Posted By dgrenthum

First shop found the frame cracked in two places....

First shop found the frame cracked in two places. Exact quote from shop below

"Do to damages , Bike would be unsafe to ride if repairs were performed. Frame cracks, Bent fork, handlebars and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-10, 12:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,777
Posted By dgrenthum

myrridin i wear liners as well, and as others...

myrridin
i wear liners as well, and as others have noted all are not created equal. I went with nashbar at first and would have issues on occasion. When i switched to the cannondale liners...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,811
Posted By dgrenthum

ok skil, evident damage Front wheel bent in...

ok skil, evident damage
Front wheel bent in half with two cracks in it. (veulta, think i paid $240 for the set)
Front fork squished.
Handle bar bent
Rash to shifters and brake levers
rash to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-07-10, 10:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,811
Posted By dgrenthum

I have talked to my insurance and his insurance...

I have talked to my insurance and his insurance and lawyers. The cager was cited for not yielding the right of way or something along those lines. My understanding is that my insurance company will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-07-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,811
Posted By dgrenthum

I tried Bike vs Car on Sunday and lost, Lesson Learned

So i finished my road bike about 6 months ago (never got a chance to post it) Been riding it 100 miles a week and have lost 25lbs over the last 3 months, yay me. Under 300lbs for the first time in 10...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-10, 01:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,680
Posted By dgrenthum

2 cents, i wear both riding shorts with shamis...

2 cents, i wear both riding shorts with shamis and compression shorts when i ride (no, not at the same time) I find if the ride is under 20-25 miles my butt doesnt hurt so i wear the compression...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By dgrenthum

I am 320lbs and I couldnt afford the solution...

I am 320lbs and I couldnt afford the solution most of the guys are throwing out when i asked about wheels for a road bike. Had a friend have good luck with this brand so i bought these. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,744
Posted By dgrenthum

I ride a 2-5 miles then stretch, if i dont my ham...

I ride a 2-5 miles then stretch, if i dont my ham tightens up somewhere in the 10-15 miles range. While it doesnt crampmy hammy feels like it is about to everytime my knee is at the highest...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-10, 09:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,713
Posted By dgrenthum

saga continues....... Went ot the bike shop...

saga continues.......

Went ot the bike shop and this time talked to the owner about my braking spokes. He apologized said he would talk to Specialized about the issue and see what they could do....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-10, 05:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,553
Posted By dgrenthum

thought i would pile on............Go to the LBS....

thought i would pile on............Go to the LBS. If you are concerned about the way they will treat you, simply have the models you know you want to look at in your head and do not be persuaded...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,552
Posted By dgrenthum

where on the west coast of florida are you? I am...

where on the west coast of florida are you? I am in sarasota and we have a similar mup to what you speak of. If you are close enough perhaps we could do some rides.

Congrats on your riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,713
Posted By dgrenthum

robert, you are correct tehy are under warranty. ...

robert, you are correct tehy are under warranty. For some reason i thought the bike was over a year old but looking at my previous posts it only at 10 months. I have already ordered new rims,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,701
Posted By dgrenthum

i woudl say giant, but I cant really tell you...

i woudl say giant, but I cant really tell you why.....235 is not that heavy, however, would you bottom out the suspension seat on the LG? At your weight (light for a clyde) and considering you are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-10, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By dgrenthum

besides the professional fit everyone is...

besides the professional fit everyone is recommending. I woudl also look into a slightly shorter stem or changing the angle of your dropbars. Are your wrists neutral when your down the drops or are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,713
Posted By dgrenthum

cyccomute, I hear what you are saying and if you...

cyccomute, I hear what you are saying and if you read the end of my second post i summarized what you just said. I never disagreed with their price, they gave me a price and i took it as law as i...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,713
Posted By dgrenthum

I talked to the LBS first. I really like them...

I talked to the LBS first. I really like them even though there opinions and comments are always laced with uncertainty as opposed to outright recommendations.

The spokes are breaking at the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-10, 05:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,713
Posted By dgrenthum

Bomb proof wheels

Perhaps there is no such thing but it seems in the downhill/freeride world that is what every one looks for. So that is where I started my search for new wheels.

Bought a 2010 hardrock disc as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,460
Posted By dgrenthum

half a dominos pizza, half of one of their philly...

half a dominos pizza, half of one of their philly subs, 2 beers and half of one of their cinna stick logs. Yep, i am no longer losing weight but it sue was good.

On a unrelated note i was about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,658,026
Posted By dgrenthum

He has come down on the price by $100 over the...

He has come down on the price by $100 over the last 3 weeks but come on.....

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/bik/1389216964.html
THIS IS MY SPECIALIZED HARD ROCK (26'' TIRE SIZE) MOUNTAIN BIKE....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-09, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,519
Posted By dgrenthum

Id say get the vuelta tourist. Nice v, 36 spokes...

Id say get the vuelta tourist. Nice v, 36 spokes and if you do a search for them on this site they get decent reviews. I got mine at bike island (bikesdirect) for 189 for the set. I dont see them...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-03-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,777
Posted By dgrenthum

I bought a 2010 hardrock disc. Check my other...

I bought a 2010 hardrock disc. Check my other posts for a picture.

I like it better then my buddys giant, however i have broken the bottom bracket (replaced under warranty) in just under 400...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,180
Posted By dgrenthum

i use prayer.....but never do seem to beat the...

i use prayer.....but never do seem to beat the wind. Just curse it till its done doing its thang.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By dgrenthum

BMI is horrible. Most every college and pro...

BMI is horrible. Most every college and pro football player would be Obese even though many of the LB's and Running backs are less then 8% body fat
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 890
Posted By dgrenthum

+1 on water. If you know that you have taken in...

+1 on water. If you know that you have taken in more then enough calories to hit your daily minimum, drink a bunch of water. For me a quick 40oz of water expands my stomach to the point i dont want...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,577
Posted By dgrenthum

i learned my lesson, when it comes to staring at...

i learned my lesson, when it comes to staring at the front wheel and pushing thru.

I was on the local MUP and was glancing ahead every minute or so doing about 18mph. Very straight MUP about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 727
Posted By dgrenthum

sweet deal!!!!

sweet deal!!!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,829
Posted By dgrenthum

I always uses two polar bottles and my camelback....

I always uses two polar bottles and my camelback. Always water in the camelback and i drink it along the route because i cannot keep the tempo i like reaching down and getting a bottle and trying to...
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