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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-09-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
Posted By DSMRob

Thank you, Pulling the trigger on the 56.

Thank you,
Pulling the trigger on the 56.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-09-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
Posted By DSMRob

Bike sizing help please.

So I have been looking for a Surly LHT and have found 2 used ones that fit the price range I want to be in. Here is the issue one is a 54 and the other a 56. For argument sake lets say I need a 55....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By DSMRob

help choosing a bike size.

Guys I am looking to get a Surly LHT and have 2 choices in size. 54 or 56. Lets say I need a 55. Which would be the easiest to make fit. I am also longer in the torso then the legs if that helps.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-09-16, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 967
Posted By DSMRob

Daughters first road bike

Hello all,
I am new to road bikes (as in less then 25 miles so far) and my 20 year old daughter just informed me she would like to move up from her Electra Townie into a real road bike. Problem...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-15, 12:46 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,826
Posted By DSMRob

Just bought a 16 Cannondale synapse ultegra 3...

Just bought a 16 Cannondale synapse ultegra 3 with disc breaks and it's asked for a new Garmin 1000 to carry around.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-15, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,115
Posted By DSMRob

For an extra few hundred bucks get the color you...

For an extra few hundred bucks get the color you want. But I literally just spent 1500 bucks more for the color I wanted so I'm biased.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-15, 11:49 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,755
Posted By DSMRob

Who are the top makers of steel frame bikes? Or...

Who are the top makers of steel frame bikes? Or better yet how do you know who's good and who's not?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-15, 11:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,055
Posted By DSMRob

Sorry for the confusion... I have ridden a...

Sorry for the confusion... I have ridden a number of bikes a mile or so to narrow it down to those two. While I liked the trek and giant as well neither of them jumped out as being way better then...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-15, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,055
Posted By DSMRob

Thanks for the reply everyone. To answer a few...

Thanks for the reply everyone. To answer a few questions No I do not own a road bike right now or have I ever. And the two bikes I am looking at are the Specialized Roubaix and the Cannondale...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-15, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,055
Posted By DSMRob

Quick question about general bike fit before a fitting

Ok so as my time for a new road bike is drawing near I have narrowed it down to 2 brands from 2 different shops. Both shops suggest a size 52 but I "think" I feel better on a 54. It seems like both...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-15, 12:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,505
Posted By DSMRob

Ok so what do I look for in a quality shoe? I...

Ok so what do I look for in a quality shoe? I have narrowed it down to a Road shoe but pedals are still open. I am guessing there is a sweet spot in regards to value and price so what do I have to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,505
Posted By DSMRob

Sadly I do not have a REI close. I can and will...

Sadly I do not have a REI close. I can and will buy a lot of things online but shoes I have to try on. I do have a scheels close by and a sports authority I guess I will try them this week. Worst...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-15, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,505
Posted By DSMRob

Where do you buy your cycle shoes?

For all you Clydes that go clipless where did you go to try on your shoes? I would like to try on a few different shoes to see which feel best but it seems my local shops only carry a few kinds. Do...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-15, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 833
Posted By DSMRob

I use the park tool PCS 10 stand and I LOVE it....

I use the park tool PCS 10 stand and I LOVE it. Folds up nice and is easy to adjust.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,326
Posted By DSMRob

While I don't know about bicycles I have seen a...

While I don't know about bicycles I have seen a large number of motorcycle and personal watercraft reviews written by people with out ever seeing the machine yet alone riding it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-15, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By DSMRob

Where to buy my next bike

Ok so here is my issue, this fall I plan on buying a new road bike and have narrowed it down to 2 Cannondale and Specialized. (although Giant might make the final list taking it to 3) but anyway my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-15, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,537
Posted By DSMRob

i had'nt but wow I'm guessing it's going to be a...

i had'nt but wow I'm guessing it's going to be a late night again tonight. Thank you for this
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,537
Posted By DSMRob

I don't have my eye on anything yet, I think I am...

I don't have my eye on anything yet, I think I am going to spend the next few days looking for something local, I know we have a co-op here that sounds like it carries older stuff. (although I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-15, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,537
Posted By DSMRob

Will a new 105 set work on an older bike?

This might come off as a dumb question but how old of a bike could I get and use a current 105 groupset? I have an issue where I really love the looks of the vintage frames and forks but would like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-15, 07:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,902
Posted By DSMRob

Sorry to bump an old tread like this but since I...

Sorry to bump an old tread like this but since I started it I figured it was ok. Well where to start? I rode the quick for a while and never really got into it like I thought I would so I ended up...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By DSMRob

Would something like this be better?

Ok I had hit my target weight for a new bike and am starting to look for a road bike. Is something like the Cannondale SYNAPSE going to be more, same or less comfortable then a cycle cross bike with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-13, 09:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By DSMRob

Ok sorry for the delay Its been one hell of a...

Ok sorry for the delay Its been one hell of a week. The bibs showed up as promised and I tried them on. They seem to be the size I need and I will be able to tell for sure tonight after my ride. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 846
Posted By DSMRob

My first ride

Well some of you may remember a few weeks ago I tried to ride my new bike for the first time and got caught up trying to get on and threw my back out. Well might as well be honest I started feeling...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-13, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By DSMRob

My love2pedal experance

Ok I have to pass this story on to my fellow clydes about my experience with love2pedal. Being new to bikes I was in need of some bibs to help with the tenderside of my body and after reading some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,995
Posted By DSMRob

Yep I have one of those. Back is feeling good so...

Yep I have one of those. Back is feeling good so I think tomorrow will be my first ride. Going to start out at 4 miles and see how I feel.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 07:33 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,181
Posted By DSMRob

Yeehaw I'm in. First time on a bike in 20 years...

Yeehaw I'm in. First time on a bike in 20 years so I better just start with 101 miles. Not sure how sore I am going to get these next few weeks.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,118
Posted By DSMRob

I like others just love the taste of food. I...

I like others just love the taste of food. I don't care if I'm full I will eat a little more. For the past month I have really tried to cut out as much processed foods as possible and use the palm,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By DSMRob

Weight Tracker

Hey this weight tracker thing that people have at the end of there post how do you make it so that post's? I went to the site and made the one I want but I dont know how to link it to my profile. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,995
Posted By DSMRob

Well so far my new biking aventure hasnt worked...

Well so far my new biking aventure hasnt worked out very well. Sunday the 21st I picked my bike up from the LBS and brought it home for all to see and oogle at. (all being me) and decided to take a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,577
Posted By DSMRob

Thank you everyone. I called the LBS and told...

Thank you everyone. I called the LBS and told them to make sure the stuff was on the Quick for me to pick up tomorrow. I will post a pic as soon as I figure out how :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-13, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,577
Posted By DSMRob

Anyone else ever have buyers remorse??

Well after buying a Cannondale Quick 4 and getting new wheels, bike computer and such put on I decided I hated the size and went up to a large. Now I get to pick up my new bike tomorrow and I cant...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-13, 09:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,995
Posted By DSMRob

Ok got the bike now what?

Went to the LBS and picked out my bike today... Went with the 2014 Cannondale Quick 4 and am having a beefed up set of wheels made for em. Everything will be done Tuesday now what else do I need? I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-13, 09:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,902
Posted By DSMRob

I forgot to mention that either bike I get will...

I forgot to mention that either bike I get will have new wheels on it. My local shop is giving me credit for the stock ones. Now the diffrence in the drivetrain parts, is it worth the extra 100 plus...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-13, 05:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,902
Posted By DSMRob

5'8... 340lbs and need some help.

Hello everyone,
First and foremost thank you for this forum. I cant believe there are this many heavy people who ride a bike. Everyone I know just laughed when I told them I was thinking of...
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