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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,793
Posted By MacNasty

I have two bikes, one with an 8 speed internal...

I have two bikes, one with an 8 speed internal shimano alfine, the other a single speed. Have no need to buy into the bazillion speed craze. In reality, on the alfine 8 speed I typically only use 3...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By MacNasty

The only trainer I ever used was one that you...

The only trainer I ever used was one that you attached your bike to, so the saddle was fine. The boredom of staring at a wall was what drove me nuts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-15, 11:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,515
Posted By MacNasty

Have ordered three times from them, several...

Have ordered three times from them, several handlebar/saddle bags, general multi purpose zippered bags, saddle cover, and probably a few other odds and ends that I can't remember. All top quality....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By MacNasty

I have driven it [never biked it yet] several...

I have driven it [never biked it yet] several times from Nashville to Tupelo. It has some hills, and unless you plan on camping there aren't any motels on the Trace. For that matter, there isn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-15, 10:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,544
Posted By MacNasty

Get measured for width at your LBS. The most...

Get measured for width at your LBS. The most common mistake in picking a saddle is getting one that is too wide and too cushy. Time in the saddle is important, you will need to build up your sit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-16-15, 09:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,997
Posted By MacNasty

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! I remember my first ride...

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! I remember my first ride after 35 years of not being on a bike. I hauled it in the back of my pickup truck to a parking lot. I was beat after the first 5 minutes. Keep after...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-14, 04:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,997
Posted By MacNasty

Proven fact...........when you don't get enough...

Proven fact...........when you don't get enough rest you overeat. Studies show that folks with sleep apnea loose weight when they get a cpap machine and adequate sleep.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-03-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By MacNasty

I'm a clyde and am envious of the great...

I'm a clyde and am envious of the great opportunities you have in Louisville to ride. I have ridden the Beckley portion of the loop and was amazed at how nice it was. I live in Bowling Green and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,036
Posted By MacNasty

I tried it along with a product recommended by my...

I tried it along with a product recommended by my local vitamin store called "Seven". Ended up having my knee replaced and it feels much better now. YMMV.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-14, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By MacNasty

Does your gym have any stationary bikes? If so...

Does your gym have any stationary bikes? If so you may want to start out there and see how your heel progresses.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-14, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,938
Posted By MacNasty

How good is your ear in determining pitch. Seems...

How good is your ear in determining pitch. Seems to be I would rather guess using the hand squeeze method rather than the pitch method.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-14, 03:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 46,206
Posted By MacNasty

I had TKR in March of this year. I think the...

I had TKR in March of this year. I think the normal fear is that you could fall down and break your knee. Anyone would be hard pressed to break these new titanium knees, I won't say it's impossible,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-14, 10:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,685
Posted By MacNasty

Sorry to hear that you have had a difficult...

Sorry to hear that you have had a difficult experience. It may be just me but I have a habit of giving a new bike a good going over. I get the tools out and wiggle, tighten, adjust just about...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,699
Posted By MacNasty

OP's, if you had to choose......carbon fork or...

OP's, if you had to choose......carbon fork or disc brakes. Trolling? "rebuild the entire front of your bike instead"**********???? Srsly.
Forum: Commuting
08-13-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,699
Posted By MacNasty

Best choice would be disc brakes and steel fork.

Best choice would be disc brakes and steel fork.
Forum: Commuting
08-12-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,709
Posted By MacNasty

+1 on the rigid mtn bike, used off craigs if...

+1 on the rigid mtn bike, used off craigs if possible. Where I am [Kentucky] I see used Trek mountain bikes in great shape all day long in that price range. Put some slicker tires on and you are good...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By MacNasty

My best has been 14 miles on a very hot day last...

My best has been 14 miles on a very hot day last year. Had total knee replacement in March and my best so far this year has been 12 miles. I know I can do more it is just a mind issue. Keep up the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,019
Posted By MacNasty

+1 on areotech designs. Also they are made in the...

+1 on areotech designs. Also they are made in the USA!
Forum: Commuting
08-10-14, 04:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,157
Posted By MacNasty

When I'm biking on greenways or rail to trails I...

When I'm biking on greenways or rail to trails I am not as concerned about hi vis clothing. On the street and I am wearing the hi vis yellow. Purchased some short and long sleeve shirts with a waffle...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By MacNasty

I have the Big Apples and weigh 365. They are...

I have the Big Apples and weigh 365. They are excellent tires and paired with the 36 spoke rims are an ideal almost bullet proof combo.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,802
Posted By MacNasty

Thompson, set back version.

Thompson, set back version.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-14, 12:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,351
Posted By MacNasty

When I first decided to get back into biking my...

When I first decided to get back into biking my idea for a saddle was wide and soft. Now that I have ridden some and tried a boat load of saddles I am convinced that wide and soft is not the answer....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-14, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By MacNasty

Funny looking arm. Wonder where he gets gloves to...

Funny looking arm. Wonder where he gets gloves to fit.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-14, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,544
Posted By MacNasty

You looked cramped on the trek.

You looked cramped on the trek.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,834
Posted By MacNasty

I had a 3 speed internal hub that I seldom used...

I had a 3 speed internal hub that I seldom used more than the one gear, now I have a 8 speed internal hub and use mostly 3 of them. I have a 27 speed also and use mostly 4-5 of the gears. Unless you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-14, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By MacNasty

I know a guy that ended up with 100K owning a...

I know a guy that ended up with 100K owning a cycling team....................he started with 250K.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,330
Posted By MacNasty

Soap and water. Rinse, repeat.

Soap and water. Rinse, repeat.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-14, 01:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,678
Posted By MacNasty

Plus 1. Watch what you eat..........ride at a...

Plus 1. Watch what you eat..........ride at a pace that makes you want to ride all day.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-14, 10:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,664
Posted By MacNasty

BillinPA, congrats to you sir. That is awesome....

BillinPA, congrats to you sir. That is awesome. Inspiration to everyone that is a clyde.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-14, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,226
Posted By MacNasty

I wore a suit for the first 6 years of my work...

I wore a suit for the first 6 years of my work life................decided it was not for me. The last 25 years have been business casual, khaki's and shirt of choice, button down or polo. Suits are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,616
Posted By MacNasty

I'm at 370. Had my local LBS build up a Surly...

I'm at 370. Had my local LBS build up a Surly Karate Monkey. Velocity double wall 36 spoke rims, disc brakes, big apple rubber, alfine 8 speed internal, heavy duty crank, jones loop bars, cris king...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,742
Posted By MacNasty

Yep, have given away two bikes. One to my sister...

Yep, have given away two bikes. One to my sister and one to a fellow employee that had knee replacement surgery and wanted to get into biking. I gave it to him with the agreement that he could not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-14, 10:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,202
Posted By MacNasty

That seems the hardest part to condition....

That seems the hardest part to condition. Legs......ok, lungs......ok.......butt...not so much. It just takes time.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 880
Posted By MacNasty

Training is good but heat stroke is bad.

Training is good but heat stroke is bad.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,664
Posted By MacNasty

Your weight won't be an issue with the bike,...

Your weight won't be an issue with the bike, hopefully it is tall enough for your height. Biking is the absolute best exercise for fitness and weight loss, especially if you carry extra pounds like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By MacNasty

I have back issues also, 350 lbs. I have a...

I have back issues also, 350 lbs. I have a Cannondale Quick CX3 and a Surly Karate Monkey. Both are great rides. The Surly is steel and rides like a dream. The Cannondale is good also, a little more...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,112
Posted By MacNasty

Nice bike, wheels look plenty strong with ample...

Nice bike, wheels look plenty strong with ample spoke count. Just change out the tires to some narrower slicker tread ones. you should see a big difference in rolling resistance, hence increase in...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,050
Posted By MacNasty

AC Crash

Have it from a good source who knows a guy, who knows a guy, that saw a spectator throw a banana peel it front of AC on the downhill.:D
Forum: Commuting
02-18-14, 08:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,196
Posted By MacNasty

+1.

+1.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,735
Posted By MacNasty

Did not say any negative comments regarding a...

Did not say any negative comments regarding a trike, just said, don't put them on a trike. You obviously missed the entire point of this thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-14, 12:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,735
Posted By MacNasty

Electra Townie with 3 speed internal hub. FUN FUN...

Electra Townie with 3 speed internal hub. FUN FUN FUN. Don't put them on a trike.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-14, 10:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Posted By MacNasty

Unfortunatly society is experiencing a decay in...

Unfortunatly society is experiencing a decay in moral behavior, brush it off and move on, chances are worse things will happen over your lifetime.
Forum: Commuting
01-02-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,136
Posted By MacNasty

What accessories you put on your bike is purely...

What accessories you put on your bike is purely personal. Over time you will find what works best for you. I vary what I bring with me based on the duration and remoteness of the ride. Sometimes I...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-27-13, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,252
Posted By MacNasty

I looked at several helmets and after trying them...

I looked at several helmets and after trying them on settled with a Specialized brand at 40.00. Specialized like Bell qualify for the higher DOT safety standard. The Specialized is very light,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,311
Posted By MacNasty

A steady diet of lobster eventually leaves one...

A steady diet of lobster eventually leaves one craving for a bologna sandwich.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-13, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By MacNasty

It may not be the saddle but rather not enough...

It may not be the saddle but rather not enough time/miles under your belt to strengthen your muscles. How often do you ride? How long have you been riding?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-27-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,451
Posted By MacNasty

+1 on the 7.4.

+1 on the 7.4.
Forum: Commuting
12-27-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,198
Posted By MacNasty

Very familiar with Mickey Mouse boots, aka Bunny...

Very familiar with Mickey Mouse boots, aka Bunny Boots. More than likely you will need to fabricate some. Those boots are very thick and tall.
Forum: Commuting
12-27-13, 09:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,609
Posted By MacNasty

Not a good idea. I would rather get there a...

Not a good idea. I would rather get there a little later than risk the alternative. YMMV.
Forum: Commuting
12-22-13, 07:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,603
Posted By MacNasty

Another company owned by Shimano…..Pearl Izumi...

Another company owned by Shimano…..Pearl Izumi makes some great shoes. I have wide feet, usually wear a 4E and was concerned my shoe choices were to be limited. I tried on a pair of Pearl Izumis at...
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