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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-12, 02:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,336
Posted By jet16lg

I've been off the bike since November and while I...

I've been off the bike since November and while I missed it, it's been a good break. I've has some soreness in the inner pelvic area (still trying to work with the doc to see if it's a hernia) so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-11, 11:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 853
Posted By jet16lg

I too recently tried Bib shorts after using...

I too recently tried Bib shorts after using regular bicycling shorts. I have found the bib shorts to be MUCH more comfortable. Especially since the bib shorts keep the front part from rolling down...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-11, 03:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,130
Posted By jet16lg

I know I tried different things before finally...

I know I tried different things before finally buying a couple pair of bike shorts. Being the cheap ass I am, I tried wearing sports shorts with no underwear, the boxer brief underwear, lol, none if...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-11, 12:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,632
Posted By jet16lg

I really try to not stop on my rides. Granted,...

I really try to not stop on my rides. Granted, they are not overly long right now 10-20miles. However, I do find that even a minute off the bike helps rejuvenate my legs and I feel better. I know...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-11, 01:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 799
Posted By jet16lg

My work schedule is such that riding on my work...

My work schedule is such that riding on my work days is tough (12hr shifts-not much time left for a ride). So, on my days off I will ride every day-that's 3 days one week and 4 days the next. This...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By jet16lg

Lol, that does sound like fun. But, it also...

Lol, that does sound like fun. But, it also shows how you can find exercise in ways that you might not normally.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-11, 12:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,315
Posted By jet16lg

High blood pressure here myself. It's much...

High blood pressure here myself. It's much better since I finally stopped lying to myself and went to the doctor earlier this year. I'm hoping my current weight loss will continue and I can reduce,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-11, 01:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,215
Posted By jet16lg

For lighting, check out the Magicshine model. ...

For lighting, check out the Magicshine model. It's a LED light that comes with a rechargable battery that lasts ~3hrs on it's brightest setting. The lighting section this site should have plenty of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-11, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By jet16lg

Thank you Lester for the response. That makes...

Thank you Lester for the response. That makes sense that the bottom bracket is setup this way-it being a nutted bottom bracket. I might end up buying a new bottom bracket since the cranks i bought...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-11, 04:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By jet16lg

Crank replacement question-bolt removal?

I'm a amature bike mechanic-basically, I''m fairly new to biking and I have a 80's Centruion LaMans that I ride. I've been using this bike as my learning pad for repairs as things break or I decide...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-10-11, 12:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,903
Posted By jet16lg

Yeah, the wind and I are not friends. Being a...

Yeah, the wind and I are not friends. Being a 300lb clyde I feel like a kite in it. I've actually semi plan my route around the wind so that my return trip is with the wind at my back. Last night...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-10-11, 12:43 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 23,096
Posted By jet16lg

I finally got around to doing my one long ride a...

I finally got around to doing my one long ride a week yesterday. Went out with the intent of doing 20 miles but ended up with 25. Due to the damn south wind a lot of it was into it. Pretty happy...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-11, 01:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,182
Posted By jet16lg

Back when I was younger and I used to do a lot of...

Back when I was younger and I used to do a lot of mountain biking with my friends (guess around 1997 time frame) that ride sounded great and we all talked about riding it, but, never did. I'm 39 now...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-01-11, 11:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,149
Posted By jet16lg

I think the orginal poster has a excellent point...

I think the orginal poster has a excellent point and one that I've often thought about as a 300lb clyde thinking of a new bike. Touring bikes are designed to carry loads and a clyde is going to put...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-01-11, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,042
Posted By jet16lg

I have been eying this bike myself. I have a...

I have been eying this bike myself. I have a desire for a new bike and I think the Casseroll would fit what I'm looking for. I don't have a answer for your question, but, I too have wondered how it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-11, 05:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,117
Posted By jet16lg

I'm 315 and I ride a Centurion La Mans. The...

I'm 315 and I ride a Centurion La Mans. The orginal wheels went out so I bought some new ones off Rocky Mountian Cyclery on Ebay and they have worked fine. I love the downtube shifters that I've...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,339
Posted By jet16lg

I'm not sure what type of pedals come standard on...

I'm not sure what type of pedals come standard on the bike you're buying (if it even comes with pedals). I use a nice platform pedal that allows me to use my everyday shoes. It worked fine for me...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-18-11, 05:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 543
Posted By jet16lg

Due to my work schedule, I find that I can not...

Due to my work schedule, I find that I can not really get a ride in on my work days (12 hour work days). So, I end up riding on every day I'm off (3 days one week and 4 days the next week). I had...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-18-11, 01:51 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,489
Posted By jet16lg

I completly understand. I pushed myself pretty...

I completly understand. I pushed myself pretty hard on the bike this year then around November I stated playing raquetball 2 days a week with some co-workers. Of course I pushed my self to hard and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-10, 12:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By jet16lg

I will second what most have already said. One,...

I will second what most have already said. One, you do need to allow some time for your bum to toughen up, especially since you have recently done a few longer rides. However, if after a period of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-10, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 879
Posted By jet16lg

Performance shorts vs Falconi Bib-Fit

Earlier this year I bought my first cycling specific bottoms. I bought 2 of the XXXL Performance Century bike shorts. I've been really happy with them. I'm looking to add a couple more cycling...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-10, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,986
Posted By jet16lg

That does look like the bike they were talking...

That does look like the bike they were talking about I was thinking it had a different name and more of a lvl top tube, but, I must have been mistaken. Guess it's not that spectalure of a bike but...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-10, 12:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,986
Posted By jet16lg

New Raleigh Randonneur bike

I stopped by a local bike shop that I've been wanting to visit today (The Peddler-awesome shop that seems to like steel bikes and stuff that most normal bike riders should ride). I was talking to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-10, 04:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,188
Posted By jet16lg

Nice to hear that what I recently tried doing,...

Nice to hear that what I recently tried doing, with success, is being done by someone else. On one of my rides last week I remembered something about bicycling position that I had either heard on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-10, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 581
Posted By jet16lg

Funny I found this thread, I was about to post...

Funny I found this thread, I was about to post asking the same question.

I work 12hr night shifts (7pm to 7am) 3 days one week and 4 days the next. I don't do any riding on my work days because...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-10, 12:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 767
Posted By jet16lg

As a couple people pointed out, if your bike is...

As a couple people pointed out, if your bike is steel, you should have no issues fitting in a new 130mm hub. I have a Centurion Lamans that I am riding that I did that very same thing with. At...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-10, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By jet16lg

I went for my nightly ride (I head out about...

I went for my nightly ride (I head out about midnight due to working a night shift) and quickly realised I should have put on something other then the sleeveless top I had on.. Granted, it was not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-10, 12:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By jet16lg

I would also advise, look at craigslist. Probaby...

I would also advise, look at craigslist. Probaby don't needs anything fancy and a mountain bike would probably be a good starting bike. Buy something, ride it, and, fix stuff as it breaks. Never...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-10, 04:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,359
Posted By jet16lg

Grats on your longest ride. I've been making...

Grats on your longest ride. I've been making myself have one day a week, or, every other week to push myself for a new 'longest' ride. It's worked out pretty well for me. I do admit, after doing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,820
Posted By jet16lg

I agree with most that posted....a computer is...

I agree with most that posted....a computer is not a necessity. However I have a basic one just to help me keep track of progress. I really only keep up with my weekly mileage and it's nice to see...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-10, 03:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By jet16lg

To answer you question about bike shorts-I...

To answer you question about bike shorts-I recently bought the Peformance Bicycle Century shorts in a 3XL and they fit my waist. I think my waist is about a 52ish (if I remember correctly from the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-10, 06:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,705
Posted By jet16lg

You make a very good point. About 4 year ago I...

You make a very good point. About 4 year ago I made a conscious effort to reduce my portion size. I did not restrict myself from food, I just made myself eat helping of smaller portions and it made...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,266
Posted By jet16lg

After wanting one for a while, i finally bought...

After wanting one for a while, i finally bought the Brooks B17. I've probably only ridden it 5-6 time, however I'm very happy with the purchase. No more numbness, and, my sit bones are a lot happier
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-10, 12:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,406
Posted By jet16lg

There is some very good info on here and I...

There is some very good info on here and I appreciate everyone posting. I do have a long cage rear derailure-I'm using a pretty new Deore that I had installed on my mountain bike. Also, I do...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-10, 11:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,453
Posted By jet16lg

My is in the garage

My is in the garage
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,406
Posted By jet16lg

True, I did not give a lot of info on my current...

True, I did not give a lot of info on my current bike. I believe it's around a early 80's Centurian LaMans bike (bought it used off craigslist). I"m currently running it in friction mode on both the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,406
Posted By jet16lg

Time for different gearing?

I am a 315lb clyde that is getting back into cycling for weight loss. Thanks to some solid advise on this board, I've stopped mashing a high gear and I've been trying to spin in a lower gear. This...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-10, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By jet16lg

Task Force brightness

Last year or so I have been using the Lowes Task Force light for my night rides and I've been pretty happy with it. Now that my riding is taking me farther I'm encountering roads that have less...
Forum: Texas
10-16-08, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By jet16lg

Good North Austin Mechanic

I am looking for a mechanic that can do a good job either fixing a wheel off my Centurian LeMans or helping me replace it. I had stopped by performance bikes because it was late and I thought that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By jet16lg

I appreciate the replys so far. I am going to...

I appreciate the replys so far. I am going to get a second opinion. However, i'm not not attached to these wheels by any means, they are not high end and I'm not trying to keep a vintage item. So,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By jet16lg

Trashed Wheel???

I took my wheel to Performance Bikes (they were only ones open at the late time of day) for them to replace 2 spokes that had broken (I'm a heavy rider). Bike is a mid 80s Centruian LeMans and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 646
Posted By jet16lg

I look foward to that life moment. My daughter...

I look foward to that life moment. My daughter will turn 4 this year so she's not to far off. Funny thing though, I think my son will have a easier time learning to ride then my daughter. He's 2,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-08, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By jet16lg

How wide can I go?

I've recently gotten back into riding my mountain bike with slicks to try and get down for this all time weight high I'm at. I bought myself a Centurian LaMans a year ago with the intent of finally...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-08, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,504,366
Posted By jet16lg

I might as well add myseld to the introductions...

I might as well add myseld to the introductions here. I'm 5'10'' and right now I'm at the heaviest I've ever been, 315lbs. I've always like riding, something about being able to travel long...
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