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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By JohnA42

Safely in the garage. The earthquake didn't...

Safely in the garage. The earthquake didn't bother them and I don't expect the hurricane will either.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-11, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By JohnA42

Yikes! Glad you're okay. Scary stuff.

Yikes! Glad you're okay.

Scary stuff.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,175
Posted By JohnA42

FWIW, Wallingford says "Your new Brooks saddle...

FWIW, Wallingford says "Your new Brooks saddle should be pretty comfortable right from the start but you can back off the tensioning bolt a half-turn or so to put a little sag in the leather. Take...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-11, 09:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,726
Posted By JohnA42

"You're not hungry, you're just bored."

"You're not hungry, you're just bored."
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,284
Posted By JohnA42

The only way I could get myself to not (at least...

The only way I could get myself to not (at least attempt to) confront would be if my head actually exploded. Not at all out of the question.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 911
Posted By JohnA42

No, it's made of FAIL.

No, it's made of FAIL.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-11, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 848
Posted By JohnA42

Been using a Halo recently... it works, mostly....

Been using a Halo recently... it works, mostly. When I get in the drops, though... sweat in the eyes.

I also use a regular old cotton bandana. It's a little on the hot side, but it works.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By JohnA42

Lake also makes shoes for large and/or wide feet.

Lake also makes shoes for large and/or wide feet.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,714
Posted By JohnA42

"Now Skeeter, he ain't hurtin' nobody!" I...

"Now Skeeter, he ain't hurtin' nobody!"

I get some weird looks at the grocery store and Target, but never anything hostile.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-11, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 469
Posted By JohnA42

I was 330-340 when I got mine. Had not problems...

I was 330-340 when I got mine. Had not problems with the strap.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By JohnA42

Agree with the first part, but disagree with the...

Agree with the first part, but disagree with the second. Drink before you're thirsty. Drink something before you start, then every 15-20 minutes. More often if it's hot or humid, or if you just sweat...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,816
Posted By JohnA42

It's a marketing gimmick, obviously. Not...

It's a marketing gimmick, obviously. Not something I'd ever "upgrade" to on my own, but also not something that was going to keep me from buying the bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-11, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,816
Posted By JohnA42

Looks like the same fork as on my Secteur. I was...

Looks like the same fork as on my Secteur. I was 286 when I got it, 254 now. Have over 1000 miles on the bike with no issues.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,381
Posted By JohnA42

Missed this thread somehow... I have a Trek 7000...

Missed this thread somehow... I have a Trek 7000 that I bought last year when I started riding. If you're going to be riding on MUPs, hard trails, etc. then it's an okay bike and a good buy for the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-11, 08:40 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 5,761
Posted By JohnA42

Lake makes shoes up to at least a 50 and makes...

Lake makes shoes up to at least a 50 and makes them in wide. (I'm only a 45-46 but have had wide feet my whole life.)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-11, 09:18 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 5,761
Posted By JohnA42

You can have my Speedplay Frogs when you pry them...

You can have my Speedplay Frogs when you pry them from my cold dead feet. Which I suppose they would be if I'd fallen 25 feet into a river.

One has to question how failing to unclip causes you to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,500
Posted By JohnA42

Let's see: 2 water bottles, pump/CO2 inflator,...

Let's see: 2 water bottles, pump/CO2 inflator, CO2 cartridges, multi-tool, patch kit, tire levers, spare tube, a couple $$$, credit card, Road ID, Garmin 800, house keys, food, tail light, saddle...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-21-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 5,761
Posted By JohnA42

I tried Candy pedals also. Had such a difficult...

I tried Candy pedals also. Had such a difficult time clipping in and out that I never rode them any farther than around the block. Everybody's different.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-21-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 5,761
Posted By JohnA42

For a beginner, consider an SPD pedal with the...

For a beginner, consider an SPD pedal with the multi-release cleats. Easy to get in and out of while getting used to the whole thing. Another option is the Speedplay Frog. The float takes a bit of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-11, 06:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,972
Posted By JohnA42

I'm approaching the magic 100 mark. Hope to get...

I'm approaching the magic 100 mark. Hope to get there by the middle of next month. I'm getting to the point where I can buy clothes in regular stores now, which is pretty neat.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 856
Posted By JohnA42

I got rained on the other day, 10 miles from...

I got rained on the other day, 10 miles from home. 10 uphill miles from home. What are you gonna do? I took it easy and was thankful I had wool socks on.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,400
Posted By JohnA42

Some problems with that analogy: 1) Who wins...

Some problems with that analogy:

1) Who wins in an uphill race? I'm betting on the Fiat.

2) You can only train your engine so far. 500 watts is about as far as anyone can get, sustained, and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,400
Posted By JohnA42

I am by no means prone to physical violence --...

I am by no means prone to physical violence -- the last time I was in a fight was in the 8th grade, way back in the 70s -- but I fear what I might do if someone did that to me. I know I'd try to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,400
Posted By JohnA42

I still get some nasty things yelled at me, but...

I still get some nasty things yelled at me, but less than when I started. I think part of that is because it's obvious that I know what I'm doing now, at least a little, where before... not so much....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-11, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By JohnA42

I've got the Topeak Super Tourist DX. If you...

I've got the Topeak Super Tourist DX. If you think you might ever get a Topeak trunk bag, get a Topeak rack. The "slide and click" mechanism makes putting the bag on and off way simple.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,470
Posted By JohnA42

For online stuff, you can't beat...

For online stuff, you can't beat treefortbikes.com for price. Shipping can be a little slow, but can be worth it if you're buying enough.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 856
Posted By JohnA42

In addition to painted and metal surfaces, watch...

In addition to painted and metal surfaces, watch out for things like leaves or other debris that can stay wet even after the roads are dry. I broke an ankle like that at very low speed.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 856
Posted By JohnA42

Never more than 2 miles from home? I say go for...

Never more than 2 miles from home? I say go for it. When it starts to rain head for home and make sure to follow all the good advice given above.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-11, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,132
Posted By JohnA42

I'm down with pretty much your entire post except...

I'm down with pretty much your entire post except this. When I had my spoke problems (Trek hybrid w/ crappy stock wheels) I had them break on both sides, but the first was on the NDS.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,132
Posted By JohnA42

If you like the Dew, take a look at the Dew Plus....

If you like the Dew, take a look at the Dew Plus. Basically the same bike with disc brakes.

Re: the shock on the Hardrock -- I think you'll hate it. I test rode one last year at around 290-300 and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-11, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 644
Posted By JohnA42

Good deal. The Secteur Elite is an outstanding...

Good deal. The Secteur Elite is an outstanding bike, but the Mavic CXP22 wheels aren't very Clyde friendly.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,731
Posted By JohnA42

Couldn't have said it better. What bugs me,...

Couldn't have said it better. What bugs me, around here at least, is all the people I see riding on bikes that are just too small for them. I've seen kids and grownups both riding bikes where their...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-11, 05:05 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 22,615
Posted By JohnA42

Sweat-y. Ave temp (according to my Garmin) was...

Sweat-y. Ave temp (according to my Garmin) was 88+.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,061
Posted By JohnA42

I picked up a a Dew Plus a month or so back. I...

I picked up a a Dew Plus a month or so back. I use it primarily for trips to the store, camping, on the MUP w/ my wife, etc. I like it a great deal.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-11, 12:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 24,277
Posted By JohnA42

I've been down this road before -- I find it very...

I've been down this road before -- I find it very difficult to clip out of most road pedals, and even SPD pedals with the normal SH-51 cleats. (Yeah, I know, reduce the tension, blah blah blah. It...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 689
Posted By JohnA42

205190 Excellent choice.

205190
Excellent choice.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 24,277
Posted By JohnA42

Word. I went on an MTB ride a couple weeks ago...

Word. I went on an MTB ride a couple weeks ago w/o my pedals -- flat pedals for the first time in over a year. DO NOT LIKE.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-11, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 373
Posted By JohnA42

Find out what sort of cassette you have (probably...

Find out what sort of cassette you have (probably Shimano) and make sure the hub is compatible with that. Shouldn't have any trouble finding one.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-11, 07:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,004
Posted By JohnA42

So mine's got about 400 miles on it now and is...

So mine's got about 400 miles on it now and is starting to feel a little loose. If I push down on the rear of the saddle with my hand there is noticeable deflection. Could it be time to stop avoiding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 22,615
Posted By JohnA42

Today's ride: wet with a 100% chance of hail. And...

Today's ride: wet with a 100% chance of hail. And a slow leak flat. Again. #$%^&*@
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,293
Posted By JohnA42

I'm about 1" taller than you but with about the...

I'm about 1" taller than you but with about the same inseam. My road bike is a 56 (Specialized Secteur) but my "commuter" (really a grocery getter and riding on the MUP w/ my wife bike) is a Kona Dew...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-11, 08:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,185
Posted By JohnA42

I'm 47 and don't have much white hair. It's all...

I'm 47 and don't have much white hair. It's all white, there's just not much of it. Glad you enjoyed your b-day, and I second the tensionmeter instead of an overpriced helmet.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-11, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By JohnA42

Been on it since mid-March and down 20+ pounds....

Been on it since mid-March and down 20+ pounds. I'm just kicking myself for not doing it a long time ago.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 22,615
Posted By JohnA42

Painful. Muddy. More than a little walking, and...

Painful. Muddy. More than a little walking, and one (unintentional) aerial section.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 660
Posted By JohnA42

I have a big Camelback that I use for MTB. 100oz...

I have a big Camelback that I use for MTB. 100oz plus many tools, snacks, etc. -- holds everything.

For road I use water bottles (you'll get better at it over time) but I do have a smaller (70oz)...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,617
Posted By JohnA42

Good point about the flats. In my experience, the...

Good point about the flats. In my experience, the Specialized All-Condition tires are crap.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-16-11, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,617
Posted By JohnA42

I have one (Elite Apex) and love it. The...

I have one (Elite Apex) and love it.

The seatpost is "carbon wrapped alloy" which translates to "an aluminum seatpost that we wrapped some carbon around to make it sexy." I was 285 when I bought...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-15-11, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 749
Posted By JohnA42

Good to know. I'm going to head to my LBS...

Good to know.

I'm going to head to my LBS tomorrow and see what they think.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-11, 06:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 749
Posted By JohnA42

It's not that they're worn out -- I just keep...

It's not that they're worn out -- I just keep getting flats from debris.


Trust me, I've gotten pretty good at this the last couple hundred miles. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-11, 06:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,815
Posted By JohnA42

Bow chicka wow wow! That's some serious bike porn...

Bow chicka wow wow! That's some serious bike porn there. Want.
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