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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-22, 11:02 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,223
Posted By Zweivoss

Planning on getting to 100 this month. I did...

Planning on getting to 100 this month. I did 73.32 last month.
Gonna try to make the trip to the next town over once a week. It's about 20 miles, round trip. That combined with my commute to work...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-22, 05:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By Zweivoss

I actually intend to start riding recreationally...

I actually intend to start riding recreationally as well. Just to encourage me to get out of the house. We have some nice bike paths around here.
Also, lower impact with bike riding. As long as the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-04-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By Zweivoss

All of these suggestions makes me wish there was...

All of these suggestions makes me wish there was a database like PCPartPicker, except for bikes.

Also, is there a particular reason why I should replace both wheels? I realize having a stronger...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By Zweivoss

They're 32h There aren't any cracks or...

They're 32h
There aren't any cracks or anything, but my weight causes them to go out of true/round pretty quickly.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By Zweivoss

Work is only a mile away, fairly flat ground.

Work is only a mile away, fairly flat ground.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By Zweivoss

Help, please?

So, I'm about 380-390lbs. I have a 2016 Giant Escape 2 with standard wheels that (obviously) just don't cut it. Haven't ridden it in years because of that and being a NEET with no money to upgrade....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-16, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By Zweivoss

Oh, thanks for the tip. I'll give those a look.

Oh, thanks for the tip. I'll give those a look.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-16, 04:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By Zweivoss

Checking in

I was here the end of last year, finally got a Giant Escape 2 about 4 months ago. I've had fun on my bike and I'm finally under 400lbs, which was a cool milestone for me. I've only been able to ride...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-26-15, 09:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,414
Posted By Zweivoss

Can't speak for other people, but personally, I...

Can't speak for other people, but personally, I just like to be treated like a person. Being "encouraged" is likely to just make me feel pathetic. It's fairly obvious when someone is pandering to me...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-16-15, 01:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,989
Posted By Zweivoss

See? Even the good Doctor agrees with me.

See? Even the good Doctor agrees with me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-14-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,989
Posted By Zweivoss

Amputate. Yes, I know, I'm brilliant. No need...

Amputate.
Yes, I know, I'm brilliant. No need to thank me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-15, 09:07 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,911
Posted By Zweivoss

Still just saving up for a bike. I don't...

Still just saving up for a bike. I don't celebrate Christmas though, so I don't think I'll be getting any goodies. xD
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-02-15, 05:40 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 94,018
Posted By Zweivoss

I intend to replace the rear wheel when I can...

I intend to replace the rear wheel when I can with something that has 36 or more spokes. Thank you for the heads up though.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-01-15, 07:28 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 94,018
Posted By Zweivoss

After some suggestions and research all I can...

After some suggestions and research all I can really afford right now is a Giant Escape 2. I figure it's a good place to start though, yeah?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-31-15, 08:47 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 94,018
Posted By Zweivoss

Your bike looks like a goddamn spaceship. That is...

Your bike looks like a goddamn spaceship. That is definitely a good thing.
This whole thread has me psyched up for when I can finally buy the bike I picked.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-15, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By Zweivoss

No worries, my parade is still pretty dry. It'll...

No worries, my parade is still pretty dry. It'll be about a month before I have my expenses in order anyways, so I'm plenty open to new information and suggestions.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-15, 10:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,244
Posted By Zweivoss

Sorry, but you need to change your diet. Weight...

Sorry, but you need to change your diet. Weight loss can help, but I'm fairly certain it will never fix it.
I'm in kind of the same boat as you, borderline type 2, lost about 60 pounds from my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-18-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By Zweivoss

So, I finally worked up the courage to go to my...

So, I finally worked up the courage to go to my LBS. Had a very helpful dude there, had me look at a few different kinds of bikes based on my needs. The one I really liked though was the Giant ATX,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-15, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By Zweivoss

If you check my original post, Midtown, you'll...

If you check my original post, Midtown, you'll note that I mentioned checking Craigslist. I check it pretty much every day. I live in Moscow, Idaho. We share a Craigslist with Pullman, Washington...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-15, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By Zweivoss

Thanks for the advice, Librarian, MRT2, I think...

Thanks for the advice, Librarian, MRT2, I think I'll try waiting a little longer or seeing if a friend can loan me the extra so I can add another $200 to my budget.
I was also aware of the need for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-15, 08:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By Zweivoss

Thank you for the welcome. I'm about 425 pounds...

Thank you for the welcome. I'm about 425 pounds and 6'2". I plan to ride exclusively on roads and paved bike paths. I was told that MTB are the way to go for someone my size. Especially since I set...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-15, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By Zweivoss

Bike advice

Still looking for a bike, didn't want to bump up an old thread.
I wanted to ask, is it still not a good idea to get a bike with front shocks if it doesn't have any rear shocks? I kind of figure that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-15, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By Zweivoss

I actually have a paper route and that gets me a...

I actually have a paper route and that gets me a decent amount of walking. It was actually really hard when I first started, but now it's pretty easy as far as exercise goes. Only get somewhat winded...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By Zweivoss

Thanks for the information, I'll keep an eye out...

Thanks for the information, I'll keep an eye out on craigslist.
The eating habits thing is pretty obvious, Trojan. I actually go to a beriatric specialist once a month and she helps me sort out my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-15, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By Zweivoss

I see, thanks for the suggestion then.

I see, thanks for the suggestion then.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-15, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By Zweivoss

Help finding a bike

Hiya, I'm looking to get into bike riding as a way to help with my weight and overall health.
I'm a guy, about 424 pounds, and 6' 2". I'm quite stressed out about finding a bike actually. I need...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,504,155
Posted By Zweivoss

I guess I'm a "Super-Clyde" at about 424 pounds...

I guess I'm a "Super-Clyde" at about 424 pounds and being 6' 2". I'm looking to get into cycling to help with my weight less and overall health.
Don't actually have a bike yet.
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