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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,856
Posted By wvrick

No he passed.

No he passed.
Forum: Recumbent
07-25-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,943
Posted By wvrick

I read on their web site, the TE has no weight...

I read on their web site, the TE has no weight limit.

Cycling For All
Easy Racers aims to offer a bicycle for every type of rider, as well as options for those who are new to cycling. Most of...
Forum: Recumbent
07-24-15, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,943
Posted By wvrick

A Giro 26 or Bella would be about all I could fit...

A Giro 26 or Bella would be about all I could fit on anytime soon but I'm still about 79 lbs from them. Transportation and storage is not a problem.
Forum: Recumbent
07-24-15, 08:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,943
Posted By wvrick

Thinking of a new 2 wheeler, Tour Easy or Bacchetta

I love my trike and will always keep one but I still jump between the trike and my mtn bike. I'm thinking of giving a bent a try, I'm still a clydesdale and have to watch the weight limit. I like the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,856
Posted By wvrick

Thanks Patrick, since I got back to riding its...

Thanks Patrick, since I got back to riding its now become a part of my life and something I do. People have now got to know me and sometime talk while I'm riding. A lot of people are too involved...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-15, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,933
Posted By wvrick

Welcome Nikon Fan! Same for me with Nikon's.......

Welcome Nikon Fan! Same for me with Nikon's.... as for riding I started this spring, over 400 lbs and I'm thinking around the 430 mark. I lost pretty fast riding and dieting using sparkpeople "dot"...
Forum: Recumbent
06-19-15, 06:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,499
Posted By wvrick

^ All the above :recum:

^ All the above :recum:
Forum: Recumbent
06-19-15, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,291
Posted By wvrick

Here is WV Hot and humid, and even 98% humidity...

Here is WV Hot and humid, and even 98% humidity at 8 am. I ride mornings but it feels like I need my scuba gear on just to breath, I'm only glad I don't have COPD.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,029
Posted By wvrick

Good job dropping the 100. I did 114 in 89' but...

Good job dropping the 100. I did 114 in 89' but never changed the lifestyle and it creeped back on but its easier to see the mistakes 26 yrs later.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-15, 04:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,738
Posted By wvrick

two eggs, 8oz OJ and one 35 cal toast

two eggs, 8oz OJ and one 35 cal toast
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-15, 03:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,816
Posted By wvrick

The trike is fun to ride, no problem staying in...

The trike is fun to ride, no problem staying in the seat plus they make a larger seat if needed. I love my bike but I like the trike as well. I diet but it don't seem like a diet, I use a online free...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-15, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,816
Posted By wvrick

I can no longer walk any distance and walking for...

I can no longer walk any distance and walking for exercise is out for me, same for swimming but really wish I could since I've been a diver since 1984. But due to my legs and the way the skin is I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,223
Posted By wvrick

I wear these Shimano SH-M089 SPD Wide Shoes >...

I wear these Shimano SH-M089 SPD Wide Shoes > Apparel > Shoes and Footwear > Mountain Bike Shoes | Jenson USA (http://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-SH-M089-SPD-Wide-Shoes)

they are "Wide" model shoes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,856
Posted By wvrick

Thank you VCSL2015. with the cycling and dieting...

Thank you VCSL2015. with the cycling and dieting using SparkPeople I'm finding it's not hard, more of breaking bad habits. My total weight loss this week was 11 lbs, and I know too much too fast but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-15, 06:02 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,856
Posted By wvrick

Something I've learned about "what I thought" was...

Something I've learned about "what I thought" was being embarrassed about my size and riding. My first time out to the park/campground where we ride I felt everyone was watching me, I rode anyway and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,594
Posted By wvrick

The ICE is rated for 325 lbs.... sad not many...

The ICE is rated for 325 lbs.... sad not many heavy rated trikes.

I have a Terra Trike Rover rated at 400 lbs, I like it but its not really what I want. But it will get the weight off until I can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 08:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,594
Posted By wvrick

The Workman's are rated for 550 lbs plus. ...

The Workman's are rated for 550 lbs plus.

"Carrying Capacity: 550 Lbs**

Many upgrades and choices are available to customize your Worksman Industrial Tricycle.
**Notes about Carrying...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 08:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,594
Posted By wvrick

You would probably need to get a trike to start...

You would probably need to get a trike to start with, something like m2020-3cb (http://www.worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/m2020-3cb.html)
the recumbent trikes max at 400 lb and there are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,699
Posted By wvrick

I just ordered it Judi, with my tailbone pain I...

I just ordered it Judi, with my tailbone pain I been cranking my trike and want to return to the bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,217
Posted By wvrick

Sore tailbone and looking to avoid it again.

I'm still trying to get back to riding, 56 yo and 400 lbs. I'm looking for idea's from riders that have gone through the same problems. I fall back to my recumbent trike from time to time when I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,213
Posted By wvrick

Well done, what bike did you start out with? ...

Well done, what bike did you start out with?

Thx
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-15, 06:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,671
Posted By wvrick

I've never had bibs or pants but I ordered ATD...

I've never had bibs or pants but I ordered ATD Big Man's Bib from Aerotech Designs to try out.
ATD Big Man's Bib Shorts | Top Shelf Bibshort Black | Made in USA...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-15, 10:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,699
Posted By wvrick

I just got my Specialized Expedition-Gel this...

I just got my Specialized Expedition-Gel this morning and rode a couple mile to test it, really feels good. A change to how it felt to ride the old saddle.
Specialized Bicycle Components...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-15, 04:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 845
Posted By wvrick

As ColaJacket posted, these are great. I have the...

As ColaJacket posted, these are great. I have the same and these are "wide" and go to 52.
Shimano SH-M089 SPD Wide Shoes > Apparel > Shoes and Footwear > Mountain Bike Shoes | Jenson USA...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,436
Posted By wvrick

I just got this bike for the wife a month ago and...

I just got this bike for the wife a month ago and she loves it, has no problem with the seat and pain free, she was 192# and lost 10# in the month she's rode.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-15, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By wvrick

If he wants to haul stuff these look good. ...

If he wants to haul stuff these look good.
Heavy Duty Mover Industrial Tricycle from Worksman Cycles (http://www.worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/movers.html)

I ride a Terratrike Rover...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-15, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By wvrick

The Hobson saddle was a total fail, lots of...

The Hobson saddle was a total fail, lots of problems for a saddle claiming to be doctor approved. Poor built, rails not proper spaced for mounting to seat post... junk.... and makes you feel like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-15, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By wvrick

The Hobson saddle should be here tomorrow. I like...

The Hobson saddle should be here tomorrow. I like the Brooks but since I can't try one in a LBS it may not fit and I'd be stuck with it. I'll keep the Schwinn in mind Judi if the one I ordered don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By wvrick

I just ordered one of these, anyone tried or use...

I just ordered one of these, anyone tried or use it?

http://www.amazon.com/Hobson-Easyseat-Ergonomical-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B000GBK4Z4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432589487&sr=8-1&keywords=Hobson+Easyseat
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By wvrick

Super Clydes 400 lbs back in the saddle after 40 yrs and saddle question?

Hey everyone,

I got back into cycling about two months ago with a recumbent trike, I couldn't keep up with the wife on her bike so I found a used mountain bike with heavy frame and nice wheels....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,572
Posted By wvrick

Yes I have the seat up now and can ride, but...

Yes I have the seat up now and can ride, but jumping on a bike after 40 yrs and setting the seat the way it was back then is wrong today. I never gave it any thought until I noticed how high the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-15, 08:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,572
Posted By wvrick

A little problem I run into from getting back on...

A little problem I run into from getting back on a bike after 40 years.. I road 10 speeds all the time growing up and didn't think I'd have a problem going back. I'm 400 lbs disabled from VVD and now...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,123
Posted By wvrick

I take as close to 1000 mg of Potassium and...

I take as close to 1000 mg of Potassium and another 500~600 later. I learned years ago if I'm active I must have Potassium. Banana's don't have enough to do much good, years ago I went through a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-15, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By wvrick

This was an unknown while I was riding(I never...

This was an unknown while I was riding(I never counted), while I was using the android app I used the known data I had from the cheap meter: Max speed (15.2), and from the hardware specs:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By wvrick

Thanks for supplying the formula, I found the...

Thanks for supplying the formula, I found the result from Sheldon Brown's site (http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/) after posting but will remember how to work it now.
Yes I'm riding a recumbent and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-15, 07:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By wvrick

Help calculating differences with changing cogs

I need a little help calculating differences with changing cogs and the increase in speed on my recumbent trike. I'm trying to use a phone app and not sure if it's correct. What I'm looking at is if...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-15, 06:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,505
Posted By wvrick

Sorry it was EU

Sorry it was EU
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-15, 08:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,505
Posted By wvrick

I just bought a pair of Shimano SH-MO089 SPD Wide...

I just bought a pair of Shimano SH-MO089 SPD Wide Shoes from JensonUSA. The only place I found wide and large up to 52 EU / 16 US. They do run small to US sizes, I wear 15 US and got the EU 52's and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-15, 07:23 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,856
Posted By wvrick

I'm just getting started with a @400 lbs, not...

I'm just getting started with a @400 lbs, not sure how few pds over because I was on my scales a two months ago at 391. Now I get the big E on the read out so I'm over the 400 mark. I started riding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By wvrick

I see, thanks for the info. I never knew about...

I see, thanks for the info. I never knew about the inline adjusters. I'm just getting back into it since I was a teen.... and that was a long time ago.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-15, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By wvrick

I like those, only problem maybe I need one with...

I like those, only problem maybe I need one with cable adjusters. I've even looked at using a motorcycle or moped throttle grip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By wvrick

I need to clarify... The cable is jumping off the...

I need to clarify... The cable is jumping off the hand shifter on the handle bar. It comes off the cam and wraps falls off the the side leaving so much slack it don't shift.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-06-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,693
Posted By wvrick

Who makes a good push pull 2 cable shifter?

Having a lot of problems with my new NuVinci N360 stock shifter and looking at some type of replacement shifter. My cables keep jumping off the cam inside the shifter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-15, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By wvrick

NuVinci N-360 shifter cable jumping off cam

Has anyone had problems with the cable jumping off the cam? I've rode 3 times and found the cable off after the 2nd ride and just today went on the 3rd ride and it came off while shifting. I'm really...
Forum: Introductions
03-24-15, 05:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By wvrick

Greetings from WV

Hello Everyone,

I'm Rick a 56 y.o. retired new again rider. I had to retire two years ago after becoming disabled over time of VVD (varicose veins disease) most from working on hard surface for...
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