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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-11-11, 02:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,780
Posted By mdlynam

Thanks guys.... yeah, I learned the hard way on...

Thanks guys.... yeah, I learned the hard way on the bike fitting. The experiences (2) I've had with reputable fitters in the Nashville area were, well, educational. They're experience base was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-11-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,780
Posted By mdlynam

Carpal Tunnel / Hand Pain & Numbness

Hello;

I have what's been rated as severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) on one hand and moderate on the other. It's been a problem on the bikes (road & mountain) as the hands get numb and/or hurt....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 797,269
Posted By mdlynam

Thanks much for sharing those pictures of your...

Thanks much for sharing those pictures of your weight loss journey. It's inspiring.

How did you manage your time to get out and ride?
How was it the first few times on the bike?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-24-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By mdlynam

+1 on that advice. My body size is pretty odd. ...

+1 on that advice. My body size is pretty odd. I'm 5'7", but my inseam is only about 28 inches. I have a long(ish) torso and pretty normal arm length.

Short of a custom bike, the sloping (aka...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-10, 02:27 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,073
Posted By mdlynam

Congrats on the 25 mile ride! Glad you made it...

Congrats on the 25 mile ride! Glad you made it and will try it again! Yeah...big kudos to you on that.

The bike sizing/model discussion's interesting. I'm 5'7", and was fitted on a 56cm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-10, 04:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,920
Posted By mdlynam

@Barrettscv: Did you do any cross training or...

@Barrettscv: Did you do any cross training or resistance training in addition to riding your bike? Just curious as I'm about to embark on a weight loss journey.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-09, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By mdlynam

+1 on the interval training and on changing out...

+1 on the interval training and on changing out for slick(er) tires. Still, though, you're doing quite well!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-24-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,188
Posted By mdlynam

Congrats on both counts! Wow...60#s in 3...

Congrats on both counts! Wow...60#s in 3 months... awesome.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,364
Posted By mdlynam

Tim... go for the gearing change on your bike! ...

Tim... go for the gearing change on your bike! If you're riding a triple, be careful to not go too small on the front chainring (Specialities TA makes chainrings that get pretty small). I've had...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,456
Posted By mdlynam

I have an 08 Sequoia Comp. Mostly 105...

I have an 08 Sequoia Comp. Mostly 105 componentry. Haven't ridden mine very much (yet). I have a long torso and short legs & arms. I'm about 5'8" and have an inseam of well under 28". I ended up...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,499,720
Posted By mdlynam

Hello folks... Newbie here--my name's Mark. I'm...

Hello folks... Newbie here--my name's Mark. I'm 40 years old & live in Cookeville, TN. 5'8" and 280 pounds at the present. Am looking to get back into riding again for enjoyment and to lose...
Forum: Southeast
06-16-09, 07:59 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 61,726
Posted By mdlynam

Hello... new member here. Live in Cookeville,...

Hello... new member here. Live in Cookeville, TN. 40 years old and am just beginning to get back into riding. Road riding mostly now--no trails for the time being. Riding for enjoyment and to...
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