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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,857
Posted By the fly

Crushed my L1 vertebra after a fall pushing the...

Crushed my L1 vertebra after a fall pushing the limits of my ladder balancing skills. They took some bone from my hip and fused T10-L3 with rods and hooks (IIRC). A month later (no lie, and don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-30-14, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,797
Posted By the fly

I'm 44, 6'1". february 2013 I was down to 225. ...

I'm 44, 6'1". february 2013 I was down to 225. Averaged 125 mi/wk for the whole year, and weighed 245 at the end of the year. I ate most anything I wanted. Didn't work at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,551
Posted By the fly

Hey now, I resemble that remark. I put in 6500...

Hey now, I resemble that remark. I put in 6500 miles on a road bike last year and gained 20 lbs. I was doing good with my weight loss until I discovered that I could eat whatever I wanted as long...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-23-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,314
Posted By the fly

Everybody keeps talking about the bike, although...

Everybody keeps talking about the bike, although being bikeforums.net, that's expected. I want to give props to the wife for giving you an awesome gift. Maybe there's a wifeforums.net although I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-14, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,206
Posted By the fly

If its a foldable tire, I'd see if you could ride...

If its a foldable tire, I'd see if you could ride it, if you can, fold it back up and take on rides as a spare. Otherwise, trainer duty.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,536
Posted By the fly

I've tried explaining the greatness of "Ping Pong...

I've tried explaining the greatness of "Ping Pong Playa" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0991167/ to my friends, but they just don't understand.

If it's still on Netflix, I know what I'm watching...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-17-14, 09:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,395
Posted By the fly

If I were Mario Cipolini, I'd probably wear bike...

If I were Mario Cipolini, I'd probably wear bike shorts wherever I went, regardless of my transportation. Alas, I look more like a hairless Ron Jeremy. I bought a pair of liner shorts for the same...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-15-14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,288
Posted By the fly

Not to argue, but that's pretty much what happens...

Not to argue, but that's pretty much what happens at car lots every day. Could actually be easier replacing a car, if you're out in the middle of nowhere.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,847
Posted By the fly

Interesting replies on the thread. I suppose...

Interesting replies on the thread. I suppose it's never ok to use common sense while driving. Just yesterday I rearended a car on my bike, after car came to a complete stop at a green light. I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-14, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,265
Posted By the fly

I have no idea how it's set up, I don't do alot...

I have no idea how it's set up, I don't do alot of texting, but our group sends out a text message a day or two before a non-scheduled ride. Seems to work pretty well. I think you ask to be added...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,135
Posted By the fly

I completely understand where you're coming from,...

I completely understand where you're coming from, not getting her info. I have a hole in my front bumper from a recent accident that I could have gotten money for, but I was in a state of disbelief,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-14, 09:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,412
Posted By the fly

I'm just a big fatty that likes to blow up his...

I'm just a big fatty that likes to blow up his 700x23's up as hard as possible. Too many pinch flats after giving up on mini-pump when tire was only semi-hard. CO2 cartridges are quite literally...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-14, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,615
Posted By the fly

What really bothers me about hit and run cases,...

What really bothers me about hit and run cases, is the driver basically leaving someone to die. I wonder how many times, someone has died in a hit and run, that could have been saved if the driver...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,880
Posted By the fly

don't know that i'd necessarily hate on the pack...

don't know that i'd necessarily hate on the pack rat. while my father was alive he ran an informal junkyard at his house (~200 cars). after he died, we got rid of them to a local junkyard. it's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-04-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,134
Posted By the fly

Nothing at all good can come of this incident. ...

Nothing at all good can come of this incident.

Absolutely nothing.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-14, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By the fly

^^^^^ what stephtu said X2. Something like...

^^^^^ what stephtu said X2.

Something like this would be a great starter bike, as long as the fit was good.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4270677910.html

an old rigid mtb is great for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-14, 09:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By the fly

People do crazy stupid stuff all the time. I...

People do crazy stupid stuff all the time. I wouldn't be suprised if it wasn't stolen. However, I wouldn't feel great about consummating the deal w/o some serious precautions.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-30-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,177
Posted By the fly

Please start doing some group rides. If for no...

Please start doing some group rides. If for no other reason than to get comfortable cycling around other people. Also, in my experience, it's really difficult to push yourself hard enough riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,259
Posted By the fly

I think you probably need to mix things up a bit....

I think you probably need to mix things up a bit. Are you just commuting 80 miles per week, or are you putting in more volume? 90% HR seems high, but I wonder if it's more doable if you're just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-26-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,872
Posted By the fly

I have an Adamo Road saddle that I wouldn't trade...

I have an Adamo Road saddle that I wouldn't trade for anything. Took awhile to get used to, and the price is a little steep. If you can borrow/rent one I'd try it for a couple hundred miles. I was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-24-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,847
Posted By the fly

Not trying to argue with you at all. A quick...

Not trying to argue with you at all. A quick left turn ahead of oncoming traffic is dangerous. OTOH, I frequent several intersections where traffic is sparse most hours of the day. It is not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-24-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,936
Posted By the fly

The article states that 94% of fatal accidents...

The article states that 94% of fatal accidents occur during dry or clear atmospheric conditions. The obvious takeaway is to only cycle during inclement weather.

Another good one was that most...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-13, 05:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,468
Posted By the fly

Really should just give you a verbal warning if...

Really should just give you a verbal warning if you're nice enough to stop.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-13, 04:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,847
Posted By the fly

I doubt I've done this more than 5 times in my 20...

I doubt I've done this more than 5 times in my 20 plus year driving career, but there are times when you have one idiot asleep at a lightly trafficked intersection and you pretty much have to jump...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By the fly

I'm a little bit of a wuss too. I don't really...

I'm a little bit of a wuss too. I don't really care to ride in the 40's, although I will if it is nice, or even raining if I haven't been out in awhile. Luckily, North Carolina doesn't get really...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-13, 08:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,292
Posted By the fly

Miles: 10,000 Weight: 225, then reevaluate. ...

Miles: 10,000
Weight: 225, then reevaluate.
Ride 20 miles in 1 hour solo.

Currently @ 250, and not sure I can get down to 200 w/o losing alot of muscle. I'm going to have to ride a bunch to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-13, 09:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,968
Posted By the fly

I see two reasons for the question. 1. She...

I see two reasons for the question.

1. She figures anyone over the age of 12 knows you're only supposed to ride on the sidewalk, and she's just making sure.

2. She has a significant other who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-13, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 698
Posted By the fly

+1000

+1000
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-18-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,954
Posted By the fly

If you're living way out in the country far away...

If you're living way out in the country far away from civilization, then you should realize that the ability to drive is very important. Important enough not the jeopardize driving in a manner to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-13, 08:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,107
Posted By the fly

Just get you a tandem and hire Lance to ride you...

Just get you a tandem and hire Lance to ride you around. He can't have a whole lot to do nowadays.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-17-13, 08:29 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,644
Posted By the fly

I'm tempted to do it. That Rapha badge may be...

I'm tempted to do it. That Rapha badge may be the only Rapha anything I can afford.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-16-13, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By the fly

I can fully understand the used bike deal. I...

I can fully understand the used bike deal. I just can't wrap my head around what a mid-level road bike costs new, much less a more top of the line model. Every time I walk in the LBS I browse a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-16-13, 07:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,933
Posted By the fly

I wouldn't worry about taking rest stops at the...

I wouldn't worry about taking rest stops at the same intervals as the TDC. Just ride a bunch. Take plenty of food and water with you, stop when you need to, then start again. Maybe refill at a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 846
Posted By the fly

Nice. Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the...

Nice. Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the excitement will pass. 100km won't seem all that great. Pretty soon you'll be doing imperial centuries just for the heck of it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-13, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,024
Posted By the fly

I've used SPD and Look imitations, and both were...

I've used SPD and Look imitations, and both were able to be adjusted for ease of release. In fact, I need to tighten up my Look imitations, as it really is too easy to unclip. It really becomes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By the fly

I quickly get in a bad mood when my ride is cut...

I quickly get in a bad mood when my ride is cut short!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-13, 04:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,034
Posted By the fly

Oh, nice bike BTW!

Oh, nice bike BTW!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-13, 04:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,034
Posted By the fly

Now I feel guilty. A little over a year ago,...

Now I feel guilty. A little over a year ago, after only riding for 6 months (after decade long break), I went on an ebay shopping spree and put together a Giant TCR, Dura-Ace-Ultegra mix out of USED...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-14-13, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,388
Posted By the fly

I've really got to work on my diet. I've put in...

I've really got to work on my diet. I've put in 6,000 miles this year and have ballooned up 25 lbs from my low of 225. On the plus side, I think I look better at 250 now compared to when I wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,683
Posted By the fly

need google translate to read.

need google translate to read.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,115
Posted By the fly

When hipsters grow quads, I'm sure Levi's will...

When hipsters grow quads, I'm sure Levi's will take notice.

Just joking, but really I think their target audience are young adults who want to look cool riding their bike to school/work/etc. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-13, 08:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,674
Posted By the fly

thats a whole new level of cheapskate.

thats a whole new level of cheapskate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-13, 09:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,674
Posted By the fly

I can believe that. Almost every time I've tried...

I can believe that. Almost every time I've tried to put a lowball price on something to get it to move some jackwagon wants to badmouth the price and try to get a deal.

I've also left a broken...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-01-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,217
Posted By the fly

The last family reunion, one of my cousins asked...

The last family reunion, one of my cousins asked if I was scared to ride my bike. I told her I was more scared of complications of diabetes. Since it runs in the family, she knew exactly where I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By the fly

Cliff notes: f2 boi: You're an arrogant...

Cliff notes:

f2 boi: You're an arrogant fool if you ride in the road.

other's: Sidewalk is dangerous cars, curb cuts etc.

f2 boi: Trucks drive on the sidewalk?

could have been epic,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By the fly

They're probably laffing because you're riding on...

They're probably laffing because you're riding on the sidewalk.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/924262-Is-it-really-safe-to-ride-your-bike-on-the-road
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-29-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By the fly

google penny farthing

google penny farthing
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,838
Posted By the fly

intimidation is definitely part of many officers'...

intimidation is definitely part of many officers' arsenals. so much so that at times it will bleed into their personal lives. i've been a witness to that personally.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,693
Posted By the fly

Nothing to add really, just once I made a point...

Nothing to add really, just once I made a point to ride to a local park where there was a portajohn because I reaaaaallllayyy had to go. I get there and the portajohn had disappeared. Lucky no one...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,552
Posted By the fly

well they've got 8 months to build up, pretty...

well they've got 8 months to build up, pretty doable if they can ride thru the winter and are in fair shape. I just don't see them doing it with him on a nice road bike and her on a 29r mtb. That...
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