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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-26-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By megaclyde

Kona Sutra (regular not the LTD) and either...

Kona Sutra (regular not the LTD) and either version of the Surly trucker are drop bar bikes that will carry your weight fine. They both have wheels that are plenty strong out of the box. I'm 330 lbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,591
Posted By megaclyde

Enjoy it. I love my Renegade. I'm really digging...

Enjoy it. I love my Renegade. I'm really digging that color green. :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,421
Posted By megaclyde

I have too many right now. I went on a bit of a...

I have too many right now. I went on a bit of a buying spree this year and didn't get around to selling any bikes even though my purchases were all intended to be upgrades replacing other bikes. My...
Forum: Touring
01-27-19, 07:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,575
Posted By megaclyde

I'm looking forward to reading your review after...

I'm looking forward to reading your review after the trip. I suspect you'll be quite happy with the bike. And at the price you can get one for now if your local Performance store has one... what a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,820
Posted By megaclyde

I'm interested in the supports you used to...

I'm interested in the supports you used to connect your rack to the seat stays. I have that same topeak rack on a couple of bikes and love the rack and bags that fit it. But I hate the silver...
Forum: Touring
01-13-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,843
Posted By megaclyde

Yeah I'm not a fan of them. I'm going to ditch...

Yeah I'm not a fan of them. I'm going to ditch them for the P clamps that came with the rack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,300
Posted By megaclyde

I have wide feet too. I ride flat pedals on all...

I have wide feet too. I ride flat pedals on all but one of my bikes and I've had good luck with Reebok Club MEMT sneakers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,208
Posted By megaclyde

Can't offer any advice on a shop as I've never...

Can't offer any advice on a shop as I've never been to NYC. As a heavy rider I can tell you from experience that bicycle wheels are much stronger than people give them credit to be. As a general rule...
Forum: Touring
01-12-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,843
Posted By megaclyde

It is. Shifts just as good as the OEM equipment....

It is. Shifts just as good as the OEM equipment. Nice combo for this bike.
Forum: Touring
01-12-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,843
Posted By megaclyde

Pass the peas I'm glad I came across your thread....

Pass the peas I'm glad I came across your thread. I wanted a rando bag for my doppler and was having trouble deciding on what rack to go with. Your pics showed me the Velo orange rack and bag was the...
Forum: Touring
01-05-19, 01:24 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,078
Posted By megaclyde

OP is this thing built up yet? Let us have a look.

OP is this thing built up yet? Let us have a look.
Forum: Touring
12-30-18, 07:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,959
Posted By megaclyde

If the research I've done is correct 30 is the...

If the research I've done is correct 30 is the smallest chainring you can run on that crankset. I hope someone chimes in and tells me I'm wrog because that's what's on my wife's Marin 4 Corners and...
Forum: Touring
12-30-18, 04:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,959
Posted By megaclyde

As per the customer service guy I spoke to oat...

As per the customer service guy I spoke to oat QBP that is correct. Sora triple up front and a 12-36 cassette in the rear.
Forum: Touring
12-29-18, 03:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,575
Posted By megaclyde

<br /><br />I like the CO-OP bike too. The...

<br /><br />I like the CO-OP bike too. The biggest differences between the two is that the CO-OP has WTB rims with Shimano hubs- so probably better than the Fuji house brand, a front thru axle and...
Forum: Touring
12-28-18, 02:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,959
Posted By megaclyde

Confirmed with Surly today that the LHT does in...

Confirmed with Surly today that the LHT does in fact come with a Sora road 50-39-30 crank on it. Getting back to the original question of this topic...sort of...that means that Sora STI shifters...
Forum: Touring
12-28-18, 12:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,575
Posted By megaclyde

First of all, thanks to you the word askance is...

First of all, thanks to you the word askance is now part of my vocabulary, so that's pretty awesome. As far as service goes, I do most of my own work. This year I had some vacation time to burn so I...
Forum: Touring
12-28-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,575
Posted By megaclyde

My first "good" bike was a Fuji Sportif with...

My first "good" bike was a Fuji Sportif with shimano 105 STI shifters and derailleurs with the rest being Oval concepts house brand stuff. I was 330lbs when I started riding that bike and the most...
Forum: Touring
12-28-18, 08:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,959
Posted By megaclyde

Sorry I made such a definitive statement. Clearly...

Sorry I made such a definitive statement. Clearly some shops stock the bikes, but it's ridiculously small. There are about 20 shops within 50 miles of my house that are surly dealers. One of them...
Forum: Touring
12-28-18, 08:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,575
Posted By megaclyde

2018 Fuji Touring Disc...what's the catch?

What's not to like about this bike? Reynolds 520 steel (I know that's just 4130), full deore drivetrain, flat mount disc breaks instead of IS, TRP Spyre breaks, bar end shifters, Lifetime warranty on...
Forum: Touring
12-27-18, 11:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,959
Posted By megaclyde

I know it was the disc trucker you posted. I was...

I know it was the disc trucker you posted. I was just trying to point out that there are inaccuracies on both pages which is why I don't trust the information. I really like Surly's products but...
Forum: Touring
12-27-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,959
Posted By megaclyde

I'm not so much concerned about the effectiveness...

I'm not so much concerned about the effectiveness of the FD, just pointing out that actual components seem different than what is listed. I am however very interested in what crankset the bike...
Forum: Touring
12-27-18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,959
Posted By megaclyde

Bill, What year did you buy? Would you mind...

Bill,
What year did you buy? Would you mind sharing what components came on the bike? Surly's website is not up to date. I'm thinking about buying myself but I'd like to know what components I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-18, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,182
Posted By megaclyde

Would you mind telling us what components the...

Would you mind telling us what components the bike came with? I'm seriously considering picking up a trucker but I can't find reliable information on the build kit. According to the Surly website the...
Forum: Touring
12-26-18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,933
Posted By megaclyde

Thank you. Good stuff there. What's your opinion...

Thank you. Good stuff there. What's your opinion on this crankset vs. the IRD. It's a bit cheaper and looks very similar. ...
Forum: Touring
12-25-18, 05:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,933
Posted By megaclyde

OK, here's what I came up with. Any reason this...

OK, here's what I came up with. Any reason this stuff won't work together?Sugino XD600 Triple Cranksets 175mm 26-36-46

Shimano UN55 BB Square Taper Bottom Bracket (68x113mm)...
Forum: Touring
12-25-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,933
Posted By megaclyde

Tyrion, I had originally mentioned going to 9...

Tyrion,
I had originally mentioned going to 9 speed. My current RD is only rated at a 32 tooth cassette when used with a triple in the front. It can run a 34 and some people get away with a 36 with...
Forum: Touring
12-24-18, 06:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,933
Posted By megaclyde

Thank you everyone for the replies. It looks like...

Thank you everyone for the replies. It looks like I really need to focus my search on 10 speed. Now Ii just need to find out what deore cranks, derailers and microshift shifters to buy.
Forum: Touring
12-24-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,933
Posted By megaclyde

<br /><br />I was thinking more along the lines...

<br /><br />I was thinking more along the lines of gear inches. I was trying to get to 20" or so in low gear. If I switch to a 46/30 up front and a 36 tooth in the rear I can get close at 21.7 inches...
Forum: Touring
12-24-18, 06:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,933
Posted By megaclyde

My Sutra is the LTD. It's the model with 1X Sram....

My Sutra is the LTD. It's the model with 1X Sram. What I'm actually going for with this Breezer is a drivetrain similar to what the standard Sutra runs.
Forum: Touring
12-24-18, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,933
Posted By megaclyde

Help with bike shop or touring drivetrain

All,
I recently purchased a Breezer Doppler Pro that came with new tiagra STI shifters and a 48/32 crank with an 11-34 cassette in the rear. I'd like to put some lower gears on the bike for carrying...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,388
Posted By megaclyde

I thought about this recently when I was shopping...

I thought about this recently when I was shopping for a new commuter bike. I purposely looked for bikes with 12 mm thru axles so that wheels would be interchangeable with my road/gravel bike. So Now...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-18, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By megaclyde

Yeah I like to live on the edge! That and my wife...

Yeah I like to live on the edge! That and my wife drives a very similar route on her way to work in her pickup truck so if I have any problems she can just scoop me up. I rode the bike a few times...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-18, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By megaclyde

Yeah the commute isn't new just the bike. I've...

Yeah the commute isn't new just the bike. I've been doing it on my Marin and just decided I wanted something different. The Krampus is pretty badass. I have stupid short legs for my height so the...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By megaclyde

I'll need to take some tonight. I suck at posting...

I'll need to take some tonight. I suck at posting them to the forum though.
Forum: Commuting
06-05-18, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By megaclyde

New bike takes her maiden voyage tomorrow

Last week I bought a new Kona Rove ST. I've been so busy with work and family obligations since then that it's taken me a while to get her ready for the 28 mile round trip commute. As of tonight...
Forum: Southeast
06-05-18, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,220
Posted By megaclyde

Thanks Tim. I'll check those out.

Thanks Tim. I'll check those out.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-18, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,027
Posted By megaclyde

I use the Race Face Chesters on my mountain bikes...

I use the Race Face Chesters on my mountain bikes and my commuter bikes. I haven't noticed any deterioration of my shoes from them. I also have wide feet so cycle specific shoes are just too much of...
Forum: Southeast
06-03-18, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,220
Posted By megaclyde

Novice gravel roads in North GA

The wife and I are thinking of giving this gravel stuff a try because cars suck. My "road" bike is a Jamis renegade so I'm set. Before we commit to buying her a dedicated gravel bike we'd like to try...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-18, 06:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,981
Posted By megaclyde

Yep. Just ride that sucker as is. 3 years ago I...

Yep. Just ride that sucker as is. 3 years ago I started cycling at 330 lbs and bought a Fuji Sportif. Everyone tols me I'd need to beef up the wheels. 3 years later the sportif has been retired but...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-18, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,128
Posted By megaclyde

Lighting Shimano Step

I'm interested in the Breezer Greenway as a potential commuter. I read the literature for the Shimano STePS SC-E6010 computer that it comes with. The manual talks about a battery powered light. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-18, 08:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,771
Posted By megaclyde

I paid $300 below MSRP or my Renegade Expert. I...

I paid $300 below MSRP or my Renegade Expert. I looked at the models my LBS had and told the owner I liked the renegade but wanted to order the Escapade model. He had the Expert in my size and...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-18, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,558
Posted By megaclyde

OP I found myself in a similar situation earlier...

OP I found myself in a similar situation earlier this year. I had a Fuji Sportif road bike with 700X28 road tires and 105 components and a Breezer flat bar commuter and errand bike with 700x38 hybrid...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-18, 07:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,373
Posted By megaclyde

So I did some reading today and realized I was...

So I did some reading today and realized I was incorrectly using the term fixed gear for all single speed bikes. Now I get the debate...the more you know.
Forum: Commuting
04-07-18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,373
Posted By megaclyde

Someday when I'm in better shape and don't...

Someday when I'm in better shape and don't absolutely need every gear I can get like I do now I'd like to own one. As a kid I covered some crazy miles on my GT Performer BMX bike so I'm not sure why...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-18, 11:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,665
Posted By megaclyde

Our whole campus is smoke free. If they want to...

Our whole campus is smoke free. If they want to light up they have to leave the property. :-)
Forum: Commuting
04-06-18, 11:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,665
Posted By megaclyde

Thank you everyone for the input. I just ordered...

Thank you everyone for the input. I just ordered a few of the ring type racks that we'll mount parallel to the building on a wide covered sidewalk. The plan is to mount them close to the building so...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,665
Posted By megaclyde

No problem. :-) But full disclosure, I work here...

No problem. :-) But full disclosure, I work here and I'm a cyclist now so my motives are slightly selfish. We work in a nice technology center with essentially no crime. So much so that over the past...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,665
Posted By megaclyde

Facilities manager needs bicycle rack advice

I'm in the fortunate position that I can use some of our facilities budget to add bike racks to the property. I'd like to get the opinions of some commuters about what kind of racks you prefer and...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-18, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,821
Posted By megaclyde

I'm a SWEATER! If the ride is longer than 2 miles...

I'm a SWEATER! If the ride is longer than 2 miles I'll be sweaty when I get there. Luckily I have showers at work but I ride other places they aren't available and have luck doing this. Keep in mind...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-18, 05:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,348
Posted By megaclyde

Fairdale bikes is selling complete bikes and...

Fairdale bikes is selling complete bikes and frames of their goodship model for really cheap right now on their website. All steel and light.
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