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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-07-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By andgott

So if Ultegra is for fat people... Dare I ask...

So if Ultegra is for fat people... Dare I ask what 105 is for??

NOW I know what's wrong with me- I don't have Dura-Ace any more!!

-Andrew
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,701
Posted By andgott

When I first got clipless pedals, I practiced in...

When I first got clipless pedals, I practiced in the parking lot at the condo complex I was living in- you DO NOT want to go for your first ride on the road! It takes a while to get used to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 04:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 31,706
Posted By andgott

I've done some research, I'm looking to buy a new...

I've done some research, I'm looking to buy a new TI bike myself. I had a Litespeed- And I REALLY liked it. They are (were?) nice bikes- Quality bikes. But, the attention to detail that is VERY...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 04:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 31,706
Posted By andgott

I've done some research, I'm looking to buy a new...

I've done some research, I'm looking to buy a new TI bike myself. I had a Litespeed- And I REALLY liked it. They are (were?) nice bikes- Quality bikes. But, the attention to detail that is VERY...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 04:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By andgott

SRAM- What level?

I'm piecing together my 'dream bike', and need some advice.

I am looking at a Lynskey road bike- And leaning towards the Sportive frame. It appears that Lynskey likes SRAM components- All their...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 03:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,365
Posted By andgott

I've certainly been sold... I know that there are...

I've certainly been sold... I know that there are other frame builders in that same price range that are probably making bikes that are just as nice, But since these guys are local, I think I'll give...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,365
Posted By andgott

I'm itching to get home now, so I can see/ride a...

I'm itching to get home now, so I can see/ride a few of these in person... I think I'm pretty much sold on the Sportive- It's new to the US market apparently, but has been sold in Europe. It has some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By andgott

Looks NICE. I'd be 1/2 tempted to just put it on...

Looks NICE. I'd be 1/2 tempted to just put it on the wall and stare at it.... A real piece of art!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,701
Posted By andgott

I am partial to Bibs as well- I find them FAR...

I am partial to Bibs as well- I find them FAR more comfortable. Some people don't like the 'look' of a bib, they think the straps makes it look odd- but no one will even know, since you've got a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,416
Posted By andgott

Nice ride....

Nice ride....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,365
Posted By andgott

Very cool bike, Steve. I see you've got SRAM...

Very cool bike, Steve. I see you've got SRAM components on there- What 'level' are they? How do you like them? I've been chatting with Lynskey, and they seem to like SRAM.... I've never used anything...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By andgott

I've run over a squirrel or two- I'm not sure why...

I've run over a squirrel or two- I'm not sure why they wait until the absolute worst time to cross- but they do. I always feel terrible about it, too- But if the choice is running a tree rat over or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-10, 03:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,503
Posted By andgott

I had to try a number of them before I found one...

I had to try a number of them before I found one that 'worked', the only problem is it took me a LOT of miles to find if it worked or not! I found that, for me, the best ones were rather hard, no...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-10, 03:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By andgott

Yeah, Keep looking- Craigslist can have some...

Yeah, Keep looking- Craigslist can have some amazing deals on it, you just never know. It's a real shame that they shut craiglook down, that was by far the easiest way to search for something that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-10, 03:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By andgott

Oooh- I forgot that there is more than one gap......

Oooh- I forgot that there is more than one gap... 'Round these parts, when you say the 'g' word, you are referring to this butt kicker-...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-10, 02:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 789
Posted By andgott

Looks like a good ride.... Some of those inline...

Looks like a good ride.... Some of those inline skaters amaze me- When you're riding along at 18 MPH and hear "On Your Left" the LAST thing you expect is a skater- But It's happened to me more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,365
Posted By andgott

Ooooh, STOP it with the pics... I've already had...

Ooooh, STOP it with the pics... I've already had to change my pants about 3 times today. Man, they are some great looking machines. I better start selling some more artwork, too- To help pay for this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,464
Posted By andgott

It's a triple. 50/39/30 T. I've been more...

It's a triple. 50/39/30 T.

I've been more than happy with it. For the right person, it's a great deal. If you don't mind doing a little tuning and tweaking, and don't need the support of a LBS....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By andgott

Well, Craig- Dropping as far as you have is...

Well, Craig- Dropping as far as you have is impressive in itself! 87 Lbs? Wow.

I know I won't be going that far. I'm tipping the scales at 264 now- I'm down almost 20 from my max, but I seriously...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-10, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,464
Posted By andgott

Well, I've got a couple hundred miles on it now,...

Well, I've got a couple hundred miles on it now, and still LOVE the ride.

I had one issue- The bottom bracket worked loose, and I had to take it to the bike shop to get it tightened, since I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 909
Posted By andgott

Mmmm.... Looks, um, great. I saw a 'recipe'...

Mmmm.... Looks, um, great.

I saw a 'recipe' recently for a snack made from totinos pizza rolls stuffed inside pizza hot pockets, which were then rolled inside a frozen pizza (thawed, of course, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-10, 04:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,365
Posted By andgott

After another day of drooling over the photos on...

After another day of drooling over the photos on the website, I don't think that I can resist any further... I Emailed them (on Sat Night), and they've already replied twice, on the weekend. I think...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By andgott

Goals/Rewards

How many of you use them? How much help do they seem to be?

I've used them in the past, and they seem to work OK, as long as I hold myself to them. Since I'm getting back in to riding, I've...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-24-10, 11:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,568
Posted By andgott

A great little workhorse computer is the Cateye...

A great little workhorse computer is the Cateye Mity8- I've used a number of them over the years on a couple different bikes, and they've taken what I could dish out. You can get one online for about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-10, 09:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,365
Posted By andgott

Oh, Man- All the pics are making me want it that...

Oh, Man- All the pics are making me want it that much more...

Since I'm local, I'd be dealing directly with the factory, too, which I like. I sent an email looking for some info, and they already...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,365
Posted By andgott

Lynskey Bikes...

I'm seriously considering buying one- and need input!

I used to have a Litespeed Veneto- A bike I really, REALLY loved. But, alas, I sold it. Not enough time to use it, the wife didn't ride, and I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-10, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By andgott

I just started riding a Carbon Fiber frame- I did...

I just started riding a Carbon Fiber frame- I did a lot of research on them before I bought one, because I was a little worried about how it would hold up to me. It seems that there is a lot of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By andgott

The First 200 Miles...

I'm SO glad to be back in the saddle!

I work as a Merchant Marine officer- And LOVE to ride whenever I get a chance when We're in port... I used to be a far more active cyclist, Riding daily...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By andgott

Looks like a great ride- Are those roads really...

Looks like a great ride- Are those roads really as car-free as they appear in your photos?? I've got so many awesome mountain roads in my area- Including the one that goes to my house- But so many of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,651
Posted By andgott

I was 'pulled over' and given a warning one day-...

I was 'pulled over' and given a warning one day- I was riding in Whiting, Indiana- and made a 'rolling stop' at an intersection in town. I didn't have clipless pedals, but toe clips- which I find...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,226
Posted By andgott

I've had a number of close calls myself- Often...

I've had a number of close calls myself- Often with large trucks. They don't want to stop, and often figure that you will- Or just plain don't see you... I assume that they are NOT going to stop for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-10, 10:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,315
Posted By andgott

I've become a fan of Bikesdirect, they offer...

I've become a fan of Bikesdirect, they offer pretty good values. I did lots of research before I ordered mine, and I have to admit I was REALLY nervous about making that kind of purchase online (I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-10, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 835
Posted By andgott

Gorgeous scenery- Makes the climb (almost) worth...

Gorgeous scenery- Makes the climb (almost) worth it!

Hills still kill me- Give me a few more months :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,771
Posted By andgott

Nice... And, not too far from me! Looks like a...

Nice... And, not too far from me! Looks like a challenging ride! I'll have to try that one some time, once I get in a little better shape- hills kick my butt at the moment. I'd probably DIE on that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-10, 06:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,464
Posted By andgott

Yes- there is. They replace frames at cost if...

Yes- there is. They replace frames at cost if crashed.

I'm not as worried about crashing these days, either. I know it CAN happen- But 'learning' on a TI frame was probably a good thing, as the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,464
Posted By andgott

Well, I finally had a chance to get a slightly...

Well, I finally had a chance to get a slightly longer ride in today- 33 miles. The bike did VERY well, and I did OK, too... It's been a while since I've ridden longer distances, so I'm breaking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,464
Posted By andgott

Well, I finally had a chance to get a slightly...

Well, I finally had a chance to get a slightly longer ride in today- 33 miles. The bike did VERY well, and I did OK, too... It's been a while since I've ridden longer distances, so I'm breaking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-10, 06:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,464
Posted By andgott

Thanks. I realize that frames usually are...

Thanks.

I realize that frames usually are the last thing to go- I suppose I was just a little worried that this one might not hold up like the more pricey ones do... Though I could go buy a couple...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,464
Posted By andgott

Any experience W/Motobecane Carbon Frames?

First, Let me give you a little background... I've gotten back in to cycling after a brief 'break' in the action. When I live in Florida, I was riding every day- I had my 'dream ride', a Titanium...
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