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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-17, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Bought a new mountain bike

Hello all. A few years back I got really into road bikes and rode the heck out of my Cannondale CAAD10. But I think I sort of burned myself out doing too many century rides and it became not so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-14, 01:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,637
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I ride a CAAD10. I was over 300lbs when I got...

I ride a CAAD10. I was over 300lbs when I got it. I'm about 260lbs now. Never had any issues with the bike, but I did build better wheels after breaking a few spokes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,070
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I thought the food was pretty standard. The...

I thought the food was pretty standard. The turkey wraps were alright. I'd have liked more bagels or sandwich options though. And they did kind of skimp on the Cliff bars with handing out the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-14, 11:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,070
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I had made accommodations and other plans based...

I had made accommodations and other plans based on a 1 day STP. I had a hotel in Portland and I did consider finishing the next day, but I had a 6 hour drive home on Sunday so I decided not to. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-14, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,070
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Nice job Black Walnut! It was a brutal ride this...

Nice job Black Walnut! It was a brutal ride this year! I tried for a 1 day STP this year, but the heat got to me. Last year I made it in 1 day without too many issues, but his year I had to quit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-04-14, 09:29 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 10,017
Posted By Big Pete 1982

This is a big month for me! I'm riding the...

This is a big month for me! I'm riding the Seattle to Portland ride in one day this year on July 12th, then a few weeks later I'm riding the RAMROD on July 31st! I've done the STP a few times now,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-16-14, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Need advice about a Giant Talon 29er

I'm a clyde roadie and I know almost nothing about mountain bikes. From the research I've done and based on the riding I will be doing as well as the budget I have, I've decided I want a hardtail...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-14, 05:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,270
Posted By Big Pete 1982

There is a pretty nasty climb in my neck of the...

There is a pretty nasty climb in my neck of the woods. McNeil Canyon. It's about 9 miles with an average grade of 9%. It never really lets up, I think the shallowest grade is about 5% and it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-14, 05:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,615
Posted By Big Pete 1982

More power to you if you can get away with it. ...

More power to you if you can get away with it. Personally, I was riding some low spoke wheels and they were fine for about 2000 miles. Then I started breaking spokes left and right.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-14, 05:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,134
Posted By Big Pete 1982

If you like vintage bikes, by all means continue...

If you like vintage bikes, by all means continue with what you've got. But don't be afraid of new bikes because of your weight. I was 330lbs when I started riding my Cannondale CAAD10. I had a few...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-08-14, 05:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,119
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I've solo rode the Johnston Ridge route before...

I've solo rode the Johnston Ridge route before and have rode to Elk Rock several times. The road is nice with little to no traffic and a huge shoulder. The scenery is nice. There is running water...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 05:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Go big or go home! :thumb:

Go big or go home! :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 12:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,389
Posted By Big Pete 1982

My first road bike was a Cannondale CAAD9. At...

My first road bike was a Cannondale CAAD9. At the time I was about 340lbs. It's a little more towards the "race" side geometry wise, but I liked it. I liked it so much in fact I decided to bump it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 12:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Wait, so you're saying it's a cooler story if I...

Wait, so you're saying it's a cooler story if I fail? Nah, not my style. I may very well be in last place and the finish line may have closed up shop hours beforehand, but I will cross that finish...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-14, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I'm fortunate enough to live in an area where the...

I'm fortunate enough to live in an area where the average 20 mile ride has about 2000' of climbing and there are several extended climbs around here that are several miles of around 5-6% grade. My...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-14, 02:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I may be setting myself up for failure.....

But I got selected in the lottery to ride the RAMROD for 2014! It's the Ride Around Mount Rainier One Day. 150 miles and over 10,000 feet of climbing :eek:

I'm a little intimidated, especially...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-02-14, 02:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,399
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Woo hoo! I got selected! I'm doing the 1 day...

Woo hoo! I got selected! I'm doing the 1 day STP a few weeks before as well.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-17-13, 10:19 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 33,675
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Am I the only one that noticed the hottie in the...

Am I the only one that noticed the hottie in the red bikini today?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-16-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 33,675
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Nah, I'm still going with this one: 329586

Nah, I'm still going with this one:

329586
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-16-13, 10:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,596
Posted By Big Pete 1982

He should do Froome casually sipping a cup of...

He should do Froome casually sipping a cup of coffee while riding a cadence of about 250 rpms up a 10% climb.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-16-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 33,675
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Is that Mike from Breaking Bad? If so, he has a...

Is that Mike from Breaking Bad? If so, he has a pretty good connection for the PED's!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-16-13, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Well has anyone considered the aerodynamics of...

Well has anyone considered the aerodynamics of Chris Froome's arms? They're like bladed spokes! Clearly that gives him an advantage! :thumb:
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 33,675
Posted By Big Pete 1982

What's coincidence and odds got to do with...

What's coincidence and odds got to do with anything? Do you think pro cycling teams just throw darts at names on a dart board and that's how they choose who to hire? Of all the allegations against...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By Big Pete 1982

The UCI needs to go all hardass on the problem...

The UCI needs to go all hardass on the problem and start instituting lifetime bans on first time offences. No exceptions. That might snap em into shape real quick.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-04-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,618
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Sagan is still in green

Sagan is still in green
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-02-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By Big Pete 1982

That would be pretty cool to see them Strava a...

That would be pretty cool to see them Strava a tour stage.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,145
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I've hit 53 mph on a long steep descend. But...

I've hit 53 mph on a long steep descend. But that was like a 10% grade for several miles. On a regular rolling hill type of ride, 30-35 is about my max on the downhill sections. On the flats, I go...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-21-13, 05:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,371
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I've never had any issues that I felt were...

I've never had any issues that I felt were related to riding on 23's. I used to be 330 lbs riding on 23's. Maybe someday I'll try out some 25's to see if the ride is a little nicer.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-21-13, 02:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,371
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Well this saga continues. The spokes for my rims...

Well this saga continues. The spokes for my rims have been discontinued and were some proprietary thing that only Mavic used. Couldn't get anything to work by tomorrow, when I will be riding the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-13, 07:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,371
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Well, I had 4 flats in 200 miles. I'm not happy...

Well, I had 4 flats in 200 miles. I'm not happy with them.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-13, 09:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,371
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Well, the max pressure on the Gatorskins says 120...

Well, the max pressure on the Gatorskins says 120 psi. I'll start running them at 120. I'm leery of exceeding that. I'm sure they put that number there for a reason.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-13, 12:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,371
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Holy crap! Is 135 psi even possible? Aren't...

Holy crap! Is 135 psi even possible? Aren't most tubes maxed out at 120?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-13, 05:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,371
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Well, I got some brand new Gatorskins on the bike...

Well, I got some brand new Gatorskins on the bike today. Went for a test ride. Broke a rear spoke. :notamused:

bbeasley - I currently weigh about 245 lbs at 6'7. 700/23 tires both at 110 psi. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-13, 07:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,371
Posted By Big Pete 1982

So much for my experiment with Continental GP 4000's.....

So I was in dire need of new tires. Front and rear had chunks of rubber missing. So I decided to go all fancy high dollar and get some Continental GP 4000's at about $75 a tire. Everyone rants and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Well, my lowest gear is 34/28. I have been...

Well, my lowest gear is 34/28. I have been tempted to get a SRAM Apex group with the 34/32 gears since I moved here, but so far I've never had to walk a hill around here. But if there's one that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-13, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Stepping up my game!

I've been training for my goal of a 1 day STP this year. I've ridden every century ride I could find within reasonable distance. I just moved to a very hilly area and I signed up for what will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,778
Posted By Big Pete 1982

and then a singlet with a teardrop...

and then a singlet with a teardrop helmet.....:lol:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,778
Posted By Big Pete 1982

That's what I'm wearing now is mtb shorts. But...

That's what I'm wearing now is mtb shorts. But my average speeds are often in the 20's and I ride a lot. I don't have any chaffing issues, but I am interested in a triathlon and I don't think the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,778
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Any other clydes embarrassed to wear bike shorts?

Even when I do big group rides with hundreds of riders and they are all wearing them, I still wear my baggy mountain bike shorts. I just feel weird wearing those tight shorts, but then other...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-13, 08:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,564
Posted By Big Pete 1982

My first ride was a few years ago. I was way...

My first ride was a few years ago. I was way over weight and out of shape. I remember early on in my riding journey, I was riding with a very strong rider and I did my best to keep up. I bonked in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 982
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Nice looking bike! I asked the same question...

Nice looking bike! I asked the same question about clydes on carbon when I first got to this site. People ripped on me about it, since apparently the question gets asked like 8 times a day around...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-13, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,252
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I just got a new set of Continental GP4000's in...

I just got a new set of Continental GP4000's in 700x23. I weigh about 245 lbs right now. I rode a group century with a ton of hill climbing yesterday on them and they were pretty sweet. Grippy and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-13, 02:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,578
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I use the free version of Strava. There isn't...

I use the free version of Strava. There isn't much you can't do with it. You should be able to view the entire leaderboard. It could be that there are only 10 people with an official time on that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-13, 02:05 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 4,837
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Looks like a fun ride. Too bad I'm way too far...

Looks like a fun ride. Too bad I'm way too far away to ride it with you guys.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,896
Posted By Big Pete 1982

That's a nice collection!

That's a nice collection!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-13, 03:54 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,896
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I've been playing guitar for about 18 years. ...

I've been playing guitar for about 18 years. Nowadays mostly acoustic, but I've still got all the loud amps! I don't have any videos handy though.

BTW, if you're looking for a guitar forum,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-13, 03:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 538
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Anyone ever ride the Lilac Century in Spokane, WA?

I'm committed to a 1 day STP this year so I need to do some training. So far, my longest ride this season has been 45 miles. I felt pretty good after that. So I was looking for some big group...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-13, 12:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,662
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Maybe it's not the pads, but the brakes. I had...

Maybe it's not the pads, but the brakes. I had Tektro brakes on a CAAD9 and they always felt way underpowered. I would have to really clinch down on them to slow down. Now I have Ultegra brakes on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-15-13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,775
Posted By Big Pete 1982

Well, I posted this thread a while back. ...

Well, I posted this thread a while back. Interesting to see it resurrected. I have maintained a kettlebell routine as part of my regular workout regimen since I posted this thread. At the time I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,550
Posted By Big Pete 1982

I don't really have any advice other than what...

I don't really have any advice other than what has already been said here, I just wanted to say your user name cracks me up! :lol:
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