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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,636
Posted By H3NDRIX

weather in my area is good. I live in SoCal, so...

weather in my area is good. I live in SoCal, so the weather is not really the reason for me buying a trainer.

My main reason is I didn't want to invest in an expensive light system that I would...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-15, 12:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,636
Posted By H3NDRIX

I will check to see if it can be moved to the...

I will check to see if it can be moved to the rear wheel. If not I might look into the Wahoo.

My phone is already mounted to my handlebars via my Rokform Mount.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,636
Posted By H3NDRIX

Is their any maintenance with fluid trainers? ...

Is their any maintenance with fluid trainers?

right now I have a Cateye Urban wireless computer on my bike, and on my rides I also use my iPhone with a gps cycling app.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-15, 11:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,636
Posted By H3NDRIX

I will look further into the fluid trainers, is...

I will look further into the fluid trainers, is the resistance adjustable on the fluid trainer?

also, how to I measure my distance with only the back wheel spinning?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-15, 10:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,636
Posted By H3NDRIX

I see a lot of Cycleops trainers at good prices. ...

I see a lot of Cycleops trainers at good prices.

I have just started doing my research the last few days, and I think the price of the mag trainers is what has me leaning towards them. Also I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,636
Posted By H3NDRIX

that is an option also, but riding at night in...

that is an option also, but riding at night in the dark for 1.5 hours doesn't really appeal to me. I figured I could use the trainer while at home after the kids go to bed.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,636
Posted By H3NDRIX

Thinking about getting a Trainer..advice

Well I have logged close to 1000 miles on my CAAD10 since getting it in June of 14'. With work getting busier and having a busy family life it is getting harder and harder for me to get rides in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-14, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,425
Posted By H3NDRIX

Thank you for all your help and information. as...

Thank you for all your help and information. as of right now my weekend rides average about 30km. I might order a bib set from cycle-monton to check them out(too cheap to pass up) and then will prob...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,425
Posted By H3NDRIX

Sweet! I think I am going to order a XXXL jersey...

Sweet! I think I am going to order a XXXL jersey from the website and see how it goes. Did you order bibs also from there?

I ride a Cannondale CAAD 10. Had it since march and love it. Its my first...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-14, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,425
Posted By H3NDRIX

what size t-shirt do you wear? nice bike!

what size t-shirt do you wear? nice bike!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-14, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,425
Posted By H3NDRIX

awesome. im 6'4 about 125kg. I wear a xxl...

awesome. im 6'4 about 125kg. I wear a xxl tshirt..but based off their measurement chart I would be about a XXXXL. so im not sure about what size to order. Everywhere I read it says to order up a size...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Posted By H3NDRIX

thanks for the advice...im going to have to try...

thanks for the advice...im going to have to try and find a custom wheel builder locally.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,425
Posted By H3NDRIX

yeah that's the website I was looking at, they...

yeah that's the website I was looking at, they have some great prices. I guess ill just have to measure myself and order one to see how it is.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,425
Posted By H3NDRIX

Cycle-Monton.com clyde sizing?

Has anyone ordered some jerseys or bibs from here? I am wondering how the sizing is? run big? run small?

I know these are going to be "knock offs" but I would like to get a cheap jersey for myself...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-14, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Posted By H3NDRIX

yeah that is what I was looking at. I was hoping...

yeah that is what I was looking at. I was hoping I could find a set that works..but I might just have to use my hookup on other things. thanks for the advice
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-18-14, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Posted By H3NDRIX

Which Shimano Wheels for this Clyde?

Alright i know there is a million clyde wheel threads...BUT...

I have connection with Shimano and I am hoping i can utilize it..my question is...

Which Shimano wheel set would be ok/strong...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

well I love the CAAD10. great bike, glad I got it.

well I love the CAAD10. great bike, glad I got it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-29-14, 11:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

ok I will ask around. what about...

ok I will ask around.

what about bicyclewheelwarehouse.com? they do custom builds and have decent prices. 105 hubs with their pure tour wheel or mavic a319 rim for very good price.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-29-14, 10:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

yeah, I was already thinking about getting new...

yeah, I was already thinking about getting new wheels before I even go on any serious rides. Any suggestions for budget minded wheels that will hold up??
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-29-14, 10:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

Well here it is.. My new CAAD10 4 rival. bought...

Well here it is.. My new CAAD10 4 rival. bought it used, but the guy only put like 50 miles on it. I got a pair of Shimano SH-R087G shoes and a set of time iclic2 carbon pedals. hopefully going to go...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-14, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By H3NDRIX

picked up a pair of Shimano SH-R087G over the...

picked up a pair of Shimano SH-R087G over the weekend. these should work for me for now. once I go through these or get more experienced I might invest in a pair of SIDI's.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

ok cool. thank you. A CAAD10 4 rival might be in...

ok cool. thank you. A CAAD10 4 rival might be in my very near future.

I already found some shoes and got a pair of time iclic 2 carbon pedals.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-14, 10:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

So I might be getting a 2013 caad10 rival for...

So I might be getting a 2013 caad10 rival for fairly cheap(sub $1000). According to cannondales website it has a full carbon fork. Will that be ok for my weight? Or should I look for a alum steer...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By H3NDRIX

cool thank you, I will keep these In mind.

cool thank you, I will keep these In mind.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By H3NDRIX

email sent.

email sent.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By H3NDRIX

Cool. Thank you very much.

Cool. Thank you very much.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-14, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By H3NDRIX

Size 15/16 road shoes?

I am having a hard time finding some road shoes in my size. I wear a size 15 or 16 us. Im thinking my size will be a 51 or 52 for road shoes.

Any special pedals I should use because of my size of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-14, 02:40 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 158,652
Posted By H3NDRIX

New clyde to road biking here...would love a...

New clyde to road biking here...would love a jersey in a xxl if anyone has one..

thank you in advance
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

ok so my next question is: What are a decent...

ok so my next question is:

What are a decent set of pedals for this bike?

Can I run mtb pedals and shoes? shoes are going to be hard for me to find, I wear a size 15/16us
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-14, 09:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

Update on my search: Went back to my LBS and...

Update on my search:

Went back to my LBS and rode the CAAD8 in the 61 and rode the Scott speedster 50 in the 58cm. I think I will be going back this weekend and picking up the Scott. it just feels...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-14, 06:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

^^ thanks. Well ill I have narrowed down my...

^^ thanks.

Well ill I have narrowed down my choice to either a CAAD8 7 sora or the Scott speedster 50. I'm leaning towards the caad8 because it has the better components
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-14, 04:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

"wow, that escalated quickly"

"wow, that escalated quickly"
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-14, 10:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

I believe that the synapse is the one I sat on...

I believe that the synapse is the one I sat on and rode both the 58 and 61. In order to make the 61cm more comfortable I had to lower the seat down quite a bit.

I am leaning towards the Scott...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-14, 08:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

Last night I stopped by one of my LBS and rode...

Last night I stopped by one of my LBS and rode the Scott Speedster 50 and a Cannondale. I rode a 61cm and 58cm Cannondale. The 61 felt good but felt maybe alittle too big. the 58 felt alittle more...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 03:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

any reviews/knowledge of a cannondale CAAD8 7...

any reviews/knowledge of a cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA or a scott speedster? found a great deal locally on these. I am going to head down to the shop to try it/ride them.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

I was figuring I would need a 60-61cm

I was figuring I would need a 60-61cm
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 11:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

thank you for the info! I was also looking at a...

thank you for the info! I was also looking at a trek 1.2 online.

I have a few different LBS around, I know they carry trek, giant, cannondale and then a few smaller brands I think.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

Thanks for some great info! The giant defy was...

Thanks for some great info! The giant defy was actually one of the bikes I had on my radar. Looked like a nice bike and nice price.

I was under the impression that I would have to swap out the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

I am planning on heading to my LBS today or...

I am planning on heading to my LBS today or tomorrow after work to see what they have. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,347
Posted By H3NDRIX

Newb to road; Advice for big rider

So after searching the forums for a while and reading a ton.. I decided to post up..

I am new to the forums, I currently ride MTB a few times a month, but have the itch to start riding road. I am...
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