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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-25-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,869
Posted By the_doughboy

The issue is Geometry, depending on your gut size...

The issue is Geometry, depending on your gut size you're not going to be able to bend over far enough to properly hold the handlebars, your thighs are going to hit your gut and bending over that far...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-11, 07:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,672
Posted By the_doughboy

Even though this is an oldish topic I'm going to...

Even though this is an oldish topic I'm going to ditto the Jawbone Icon as well and the big reason is that it can to A2DP stereo audio through the one single earpiece, it stays in pretty good at...
Forum: Eastern Canada
10-08-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By the_doughboy

it sent me along the 401.

it sent me along the 401.
Forum: Eastern Canada
09-23-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By the_doughboy

Mountain Bike Rentals in the Toronto Area

Anyone know of some places to rent a decent Mountain bike (Hard Tail Front Suspension) in the West Toronto Area?
Occasionally my friends want to go Mountain Biking and I don't have one as I like to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 831
Posted By the_doughboy

I do the opposite, I learned my lesson when I was...

I do the opposite, I learned my lesson when I was starting out, I went full tilt for about 50 minutes not realizing I was going slightly downhill and with the wind, and then I had to turn around and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-10, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By the_doughboy

Get back on there, do a charity ride, like the...

Get back on there, do a charity ride, like the Ride For Greg thats coming up in September in the Hamilton area, I would do it with you but its my anniversary that weekend. And I agree with giving...
Forum: Eastern Canada
08-10-10, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,670
Posted By the_doughboy

Oakville Cycle and Sports sells the 24oz and the...

Oakville Cycle and Sports sells the 24oz and the 20oz
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By the_doughboy

The have a monthly pass now that includes...

The have a monthly pass now that includes meetings and eTools.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-10, 07:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,867
Posted By the_doughboy

I'm 6'1 and the straps are about right, but...

I'm 6'1 and the straps are about right, but aerotech does have tall bibs as well.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,867
Posted By the_doughboy

Ditto, I got a pair a few weeks ago and they are...

Ditto, I got a pair a few weeks ago and they are fantastic.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 951
Posted By the_doughboy

Jeeze according to that I'm putting out more...

Jeeze according to that I'm putting out more watts then Contador and Shleck, so yeah I'm not sure how accurate it is.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,778
Posted By the_doughboy

Aren't the OPs sandals SPD sandals? what does he...

Aren't the OPs sandals SPD sandals? what does he need clips for, just go clipless.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-10, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,209
Posted By the_doughboy

Ditto on the heat last week, my wife put her foot...

Ditto on the heat last week, my wife put her foot down and wouldn't let me going biking from until Saturday last week. She said I was going to kill myself.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By the_doughboy

You're going to get different answers from almost...

You're going to get different answers from almost everyone it seems.
1: You may want to wear a base layer under your jersey/shirt it can soak up a bunch of the sweat
2: I find that as long as its...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,903
Posted By the_doughboy

I too am on a Sirrus, 300 lb, and have 700x28s...

I too am on a Sirrus, 300 lb, and have 700x28s with the original factory rims, usually inflated to mid 120s, no flats yet after 600k. (Though I did snap a spoke and had to get the wheel re-trued)
Forum: Eastern Canada
07-08-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,403
Posted By the_doughboy

The Specialized commercial with Contador and...

The Specialized commercial with Contador and Shleck is awesome, makes me laugh every time.
Forum: Eastern Canada
07-06-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,403
Posted By the_doughboy

I'm enjoying it I just wish they'd fix the guide...

I'm enjoying it I just wish they'd fix the guide so I can PVR it properly without having to also tape what ever ED's UP is, it hasn't finished before noon yet. The extra coverage they have via...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-29-10, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By the_doughboy

I know you said wired, but the Blackburn...

I know you said wired, but the Blackburn Delphi/Neuro 5 and 6s have a nice big chest strap (I'm 6'1, 290lb) and a combined wireless cadence and rear wheel sensor.
It also has a nice stem mount
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-23-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By the_doughboy

I'm lighter after the ride, its the 1 to 4 days...

I'm lighter after the ride, its the 1 to 4 days after
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-23-10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By the_doughboy

Any other Clydes retain a lot of fluids in the days after a ride?

I did a pretty long ride (60Km, usually I do mid 30s) a couple of weeks ago and in the couple of days afterwards I was up about 6lbs which I promptly lost before the end of the week.

I had a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-19-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,272
Posted By the_doughboy

I tried out dual sided for a while and the...

I tried out dual sided for a while and the problem that I had with the C002s is that the Clipless side always seem to be down so I'd need to always flip them over in order to use them.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-10, 09:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,248
Posted By the_doughboy

Nope, It was in Cambridge, Ontario

Nope, It was in Cambridge, Ontario
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-10, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,248
Posted By the_doughboy

I had almost the opposite, I too had my first...

I had almost the opposite, I too had my first ride last weekend, $20/rider included lunch, police at every major intersection.
I did the 60K (38mile) loop which was the same loop that the 100km,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-10, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By the_doughboy

The Blackburn Neuro 5 has a calendar in it,...

The Blackburn Neuro 5 has a calendar in it, tracks weekly, monthly and yearly totals
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,033
Posted By the_doughboy

Brant Cycle in Burlington specializes in Giant...

Brant Cycle in Burlington specializes in Giant and they are pretty good folks. They also have some 2X and 3X jerseys and 2X shorts.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 939
Posted By the_doughboy

Sportypal works on Blackberry, iPhone and Android...

Sportypal works on Blackberry, iPhone and Android as well. Nice little app but it doesn't Auto-Pause at lights.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-21-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By the_doughboy

Simple HRM, Cadence and speed

I'm trying to find a basic cycling computer that also does HRM, something simple like the Filzer dZ4LW-C, but not as expensive as the Garmin Edge 500. Any recommendations?

Currently I'm using a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,684
Posted By the_doughboy

First week of May I found a couple 2009 Sirus'...

First week of May I found a couple 2009 Sirus' that were 33% off the MSRP. I bought one of them myself. So $1050 seems a bit high.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-16-10, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By the_doughboy

I'm pretty happy with SportyPal so far, I just...

I'm pretty happy with SportyPal so far, I just wish it had an autopause feature for when I'm stopped at a light. I also use a dedicated HRM and I find the calculated calories are very close, with in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,382
Posted By the_doughboy

I just bought a 2009 last weekend. Lots of fun so...

I just bought a 2009 last weekend. Lots of fun so far.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-10, 02:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,908
Posted By the_doughboy

I'm with a couple of others here, it isn't the...

I'm with a couple of others here, it isn't the cadence its the Heart Rate, keep it below the Cardio zone and above the Weight Loss zone, which for myself is >121 and <150.
I usually try and keep it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,023
Posted By the_doughboy

Brampton, Ontario, L6S

Brampton, Ontario, L6S
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-09, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By the_doughboy

I have 2 of these at home and one at the office,...

I have 2 of these at home and one at the office, the two at home are pushing 8 years now and the office one is about 4, I was 430lbs at one point (down to 295, tyvm)
I'm not sure if they are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-09, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By the_doughboy

I'm not discouraged now, but at the time...

I'm not discouraged now, but at the time...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-09, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By the_doughboy

New to the Group little story

I started biking again about a year ago (~330lbs) and I had a hand me down stiff framed MTN bike. I checked with a friend of mine who is big bike rider and everything should have been fine with my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,053
Posted By the_doughboy

I've ridden the Specialized Sirrus, the Opus...

I've ridden the Specialized Sirrus, the Opus Fidelio, and a Diamonback one that I can't remember the model of. In my area there are a few choices, Walmart, Canadian Tire, or the specialty shops,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,053
Posted By the_doughboy

Looking at the Specialized Sirrus

I really like the style and feel and price of the Sirrus base model, what other bikes should I be looking at in the same $ range (500 - 600 cdn). I know there are a lot of Trek fans here, but the...
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