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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-15, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,124
Posted By WonkerJaw

Dude, that's awesome! Keep up the good work! So...

Dude, that's awesome! Keep up the good work! So what is your best advice on dropping a 113 lbs.?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-14, 08:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,759
Posted By WonkerJaw

Welcome to the forums... Lots of good info here...

Welcome to the forums... Lots of good info here about everything. Your tightness is normal for a new rider who jumped on a bike without warming up. The best 3 pieces of advice I can give a new rider:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,219
Posted By WonkerJaw

I concur on the Mavic Reflex 32 wheels. I had a...

I concur on the Mavic Reflex 32 wheels. I had a lower spoke count rear wheel and never could keep it true... Until I ruined it. Bought a Mavic 32 spoke wheel and it worked like magic.

If you're...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-13, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,124
Posted By WonkerJaw

Wow wsm9808! You have done amazing work. Thanks...

Wow wsm9808! You have done amazing work. Thanks for sharing. I've been telling myself (a lot) why I can't do the same thing with my life. It's very inspiring to see that it can be done!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-10, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,173
Posted By WonkerJaw

Alright I'm taking your word. The Kinetic Pro...

Alright I'm taking your word. The Kinetic Pro Fluid Trainer is on sale at REI this weekend.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-07, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 528
Posted By WonkerJaw

:roflmao:From one Rob to another... I am so right...

:roflmao:From one Rob to another... I am so right there with you! I just got back on after a 1+ year layoff. It was tough to see that I couldn't keep my minimum speed above 10 mph. And after a long...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-07, 02:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 761
Posted By WonkerJaw

eating slower has helped me a lot with the amount...

eating slower has helped me a lot with the amount of food I consume. I have yet to make any progress with my craving for eating out. The only thing that will help that is learning to cook better.:o
Forum: Commuting
07-29-07, 04:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 913
Posted By WonkerJaw

These guys are right on target. From what you...

These guys are right on target. From what you have said above... get a road bike. Even if it is used and needs work. The money you will save can replace/upgrade needed parts. I'll say it V-pull...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-07, 09:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,626
Posted By WonkerJaw

Yes, we absolutely need pictures. When my...

Yes, we absolutely need pictures. When my commuter was looking bad I striped all the paint off and polished the aluminum. I enjoy it more than the 2k road bike in my garage.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 889
Posted By WonkerJaw

Wow... What a turn from where this thread...

Wow... What a turn from where this thread started. I agree with what The Historian is saying. The glass is always half empty when it's not your own.

I say... Keep on Spinning!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-07, 12:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 889
Posted By WonkerJaw

Looks like I got some misleading info from some...

Looks like I got some misleading info from some skinny-minnies. They made it sound as if when the bike fails... it will be catastrophic. I actually did not do a charity ride because I did not think I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 889
Posted By WonkerJaw

Maybe I should have clarified things a little...

Maybe I should have clarified things a little more... the Marin Verona is a road bike. My spoke count is 20 in the back and 16 up front. No curb jumping on this bike.

Thanks
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 889
Posted By WonkerJaw

How big is too big.

Hi guys,
I did search for my answer for a little bit but did not find what I was looking for... So I'll just ask for opinions.

Right now I'm just a under 300lbs. My fighting weight is around 245...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-06, 08:25 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 25,958
Posted By WonkerJaw

…the satisfaction of riding a bicycle every day...

…the satisfaction of riding a bicycle every day to work for one year… priceless. GO BOB GO!
Forum: Commuting
10-19-05, 07:00 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

65 degrees and little bit of wind… Got to LOVE...

65 degrees and little bit of wind… Got to LOVE October!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-17-05, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I have some...

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I have some good news for this Monday… I'm down another five pounds which brings the total to ten pounds. We had some birthdays to celebrate in my family this...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 25,958
Posted By WonkerJaw

Go Bob Go!

Go Bob Go!
Forum: Commuting
10-14-05, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By WonkerJaw

I like it. And I know how hot it gets in...

I like it. And I know how hot it gets in Houston... I lived there for 3 years. But i still think think the old style TransAlp was the best ever. I don't know why they change it. It had a pocket for...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-05, 07:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,500
Posted By WonkerJaw

I thought I was the only one! Last week I got...

I thought I was the only one! Last week I got busted by my boss at 9:15 am... I need to be ready by 7:30
:o
Forum: Commuting
10-14-05, 07:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,267
Posted By WonkerJaw

Amen! My cell is in my bag under all my clothes...

Amen! My cell is in my bag under all my clothes so I don't even hear it... my time, my ride.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-12-05, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

Rock On! …that’s a good 36 lbs. start. At 3% you...

Rock On! …that’s a good 36 lbs. start. At 3% you would be a ROCK! Be a nice goal to achieve... I say go for it.



Now I know why you changed your login to Zin! Well stated. This gives me...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-12-05, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

This is soooo true! How much weight did you lose...

This is soooo true! How much weight did you lose before you started receiving comments?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-11-05, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

Good job to you both. We have all fallen and this...

Good job to you both. We have all fallen and this is the stuff that motivates me to get back up. If losing weight were easy then there would be no need for this thread. Thanks for sharing and be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-09-05, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

Mahoolihan, It is always good to get a...

Mahoolihan,
It is always good to get a doctor’s supervision when trying to lose weight. But there are a lot of people who have lost a lot of weight without ever stepping on a scale. I agree with...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-08-05, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

Mike! You ROCK! That is awesome… I have to...

Mike!
You ROCK! That is awesome… I have to admit I’m bit jealous. But I know nothing is for free and you have certainly paid in full for your success. 180 per week! …that is amazing. I’m at 60...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-05, 07:13 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

Cooler weather is defiantly here! 54 degrees is...

Cooler weather is defiantly here! 54 degrees is kind of cold for Austin and there was a bit of wind as well. No sandals this morning! I was surprised to see 5 other cyclists out in Austin's first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-05, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,190
Posted By WonkerJaw

Oh, Snap! :eek:

Oh, Snap! :eek:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-05-05, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

Be patient, young grasshopper … Only through...

Be patient, young grasshopper … Only through practice and hard work will the proficiency become a lifestyle change. This reward will only go to the ones who continue to run… or bike. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-05, 07:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,190
Posted By WonkerJaw

Can you get a picture of that bonded Trek? I...

Can you get a picture of that bonded Trek? I would like to see how it came out. I may have a possible bike project... for my wife.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-05, 06:52 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

Good ride... very humid and a low dense fog. It...

Good ride... very humid and a low dense fog. It was like riding into the Hound of the Baskervilles… in the summer time. I passed by the University's intramural sports complex and the view was so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-05, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,190
Posted By WonkerJaw

Thanks! I'm in Austin. All I did was open the...

Thanks! I'm in Austin. All I did was open the phone book, logged on the web, and started calling around and found the best deal. For me spending $75-$100 would be worth it. To ship the frame and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-05, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 617
Posted By WonkerJaw

If you are giving a speech on this subject you...

If you are giving a speech on this subject you might want to mention one point about safety. Don't change your tube where a passing car might hit you may seem like a dumb statement. Safety would be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-05, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,190
Posted By WonkerJaw

Ok, incase someone comes across this I thought I...

Ok, incase someone comes across this I thought I would finish this thread so it might help someone else. Here is what I did…

I stripped the bike with “Bix” metal stripper and it worked ok. I had...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-05, 06:59 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

It was awesome. :D

It was awesome. :D
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-05, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

Way-to-go King Termite! Keep at it. OK,...

Way-to-go King Termite! Keep at it.


OK, It's Monday and I'm feeling a bit guilty because I was a bad boy last night. (not that way!) I live in Austin, TX and last night was Lance Armstrong's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-01-05, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

It’s OK, we all understand. We all suffer from...

It’s OK, we all understand. We all suffer from the same addiction. You are among friends now. Nice job on the weight loss! Keep at it and let us know how you are doing.
Forum: Commuting
09-30-05, 06:49 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

Well, the break from the heat finally came! A...

Well, the break from the heat finally came! A twenty degree drop this morning was a true gift. I actually had to work to get a sweat going. A welcome 70 degree temperature arrived with me at work...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-05, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

The ride home yesterday was hot (103) and tough! ...

The ride home yesterday was hot (103) and tough! I have one of those personalities that does not let me just ride home. I have to do it faster than I did the day before. To my surprise I beat my...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-05, 07:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,480
Posted By WonkerJaw

I got a new one! Texas is unseasonably hot right...

I got a new one! Texas is unseasonably hot right now. Today the high is 103. Now this guy is truthfully concerned about my safety. Talking about the heat he said "You know, your bike will fit on...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-05, 11:24 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

Impressive… you are lucky

Impressive… you are lucky
Forum: Commuting
09-27-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

I didn't ride today. It was 108 yesterday… but...

I didn't ride today. It was 108 yesterday… but it was a dry heat. I can't believe it is the end of September and we're still having triple digit heat. I'm not strong enough (yet) to ride everyday...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-05, 12:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,310
Posted By WonkerJaw

I looked up several topics and Google keep bring...

I looked up several topics and Google keep bring to the BF site. So after 5 or 6 months I figured I needed to stop lurking and jump in!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-05, 10:27 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,720
Posted By WonkerJaw

Lubbock (TTU), Houston and now Austin

Lubbock (TTU), Houston and now Austin
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-26-05, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,275
Posted By WonkerJaw

I've had a horrible time getting started but I...

I've had a horrible time getting started but I have a little bit of good news today. I'm down 3 pounds to 271. My only saving grace is that I'm still riding. Plus, I've been drinking water like a...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-05, 07:40 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,443
Posted By WonkerJaw

Good ride in this morning... warm and humid at 81...

Good ride in this morning... warm and humid at 81 degrees. I was late so I had to hammer most of the way... but I made it on time.
Forum: Commuting
09-26-05, 07:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,480
Posted By WonkerJaw

So true!

So true!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 12:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,064
Posted By WonkerJaw

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 07:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,064
Posted By WonkerJaw

When Rita blew past the FL Keys she was a...

When Rita blew past the FL Keys she was a category 1 hurricane and was dumping 3 inches of rain per hour. When she hits Texas's coast she will be a category 4! Not to mention on the out skirts of a...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 04:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,480
Posted By WonkerJaw

When Co-workers first see that I ride to work...

When Co-workers first see that I ride to work their initial response is shock. (I don't look like a cyclist… but I'm working on it.) Never fails… the first two questions I get are "How far do you...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-05, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,829
Posted By WonkerJaw

I agree... it gets the point across. The problem...

I agree... it gets the point across. The problem is his legs are not fat enough. That's why he looks like his had a messenger bag.
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