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Forum: Commuting
01-24-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,444
Posted By Piperflyer

I commute daily, if its bad weather 20F or real...

I commute daily, if its bad weather 20F or real rainy i go 6 miles. Otherwise i go 24 mile route 4x a week. If i go anywhere with in 20 miles one way, its an automatic bike ride. My 6 year old can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,221
Posted By Piperflyer

Clyde Touring

Ok so I know there is a “tour” thread, but I’m also a Clyde. So i want to hear from my people :D. I”m currently around 235LBS (down from 275 woo-hoo!).

Anyways i want to do some touring, this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,356
Posted By Piperflyer

Well i have been doing 38km / day 4 days a week...

Well i have been doing 38km / day 4 days a week commuting. Pending not downpour rains and temps are north of 7C. Otherwise, i still commute but take the shorter 10km route. Once a week a ride of a...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-20, 01:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,587
Posted By Piperflyer

Can’t go wrong with a GP5000. 700x28 / 700x32 for...

Can’t go wrong with a GP5000. 700x28 / 700x32 for a little comfort on your commute. I run mine in gravel chunky stuff, road, dirt, wet, all sorts of stuff. They just hold up and keep going. They have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-19-20, 05:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By Piperflyer

Trek FX3 will be a little more sporty than the...

Trek FX3 will be a little more sporty than the Verve but the Verve may offer more comfort. I have a Cannondale Adventure bike i use sometimes when I’m out riding around with my kids. It’s a comfort...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,667
Posted By Piperflyer

Whoops. Silly me i guess i missed that part of...

Whoops. Silly me i guess i missed that part of the post! Thanks.

i love the look with those bars and the bar wrap / seat combo
Forum: Commuting
01-09-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,167
Posted By Piperflyer

Nice review, nice bike. But honestly IMO at the...

Nice review, nice bike. But honestly IMO at the price of $1,300 what its listed as i would have to go toward Priority bikes. The continuum onyx is at $1,000, or the L train for even less. Which the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,667
Posted By Piperflyer

I wanna update. Did you get it? How do you like...

I wanna update. Did you get it? How do you like your LHT? More and more i look at one, the more i want to get a LHT Disc for myself.
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-09-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,597
Posted By Piperflyer

well this is a little late on response. But for...

well this is a little late on response. But for maybe anyone else who comes into this for research i can’t say enough about Woom bikes. My son 6years old is on a Woom 4 weighs 16lb. I couldn’t find...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-09-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,698
Posted By Piperflyer

Don’t. So my wife and I have 3 cars. 1 i won’t...

Don’t. So my wife and I have 3 cars. 1 i won’t let go, 1 just an old one to haul bikes around and what not, 1 is my wife’s daily. I ride daily, to get groceries movies, get kids whatever the case may...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-19, 06:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,125
Posted By Piperflyer

Most bikes are strong enough to handle you...

Most bikes are strong enough to handle you pending wheel sets. Lht is a good choice. Giant revolt is also a sturdy one as well. Too keep weight down on the frame and rims I opt for pulling a bob...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,891
Posted By Piperflyer

i read read your article. Looks like some good...

i read read your article. Looks like some good flat bar bikes and I appreciate the customer service that canyon done for you.

I believe I’m going to pick a canyon. Now between ultimate and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 17,678
Posted By Piperflyer

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 17,678
Posted By Piperflyer

I use Bose soundsport. Completely wireless they...

I use Bose soundsport. Completely wireless they stay in really well rather cycling running or at work. Use them all the time. Good clarity I mean it’s Bose!

Now from my regular apple headphones...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,891
Posted By Piperflyer

i like this thanks! Kinda what I was wondering is...

i like this thanks! Kinda what I was wondering is more of the geometry between the both. I hear the canyon has maybe a more aero frame, but the defy might have more of a aero position.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,891
Posted By Piperflyer

Canyon or Giant?

Curious if anyone has experience with these. I’m looking at canyon ultimate / Endurace 8.0 DI2 or giant defy advance.

Of of course I have a local giant shop so there’s a + for giant. Canyon is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-01-18, 03:09 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,920
Posted By Piperflyer

beat anwser would be to do both!!! I commute to...

beat anwser would be to do both!!! I commute to work and when I do it’s. It that far so I pump out the power and speed. Usually 18-22mph. Then on my days off I try to pick one day for a longer ride...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-18, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By Piperflyer

yes im actually shooting to do a metric century...

yes im actually shooting to do a metric century here pretty soon. I’m starting to ride between 80-105 miles / week
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,321
Posted By Piperflyer

Try an experienced bike fitter # 1. For hand...

Try an experienced bike fitter # 1. For hand numbness I got pearli Izumi gloves very padded. Plus switching hand positions helps a lot as well. As far as your butt soreness, I rode 53 miles this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-18, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By Piperflyer

53 miles 1/2 century

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Got my half century in! I was training for the 36...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-18, 03:59 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,265
Posted By Piperflyer

So far total is 104 miles. Goal not really sure...

So far total is 104 miles. Goal not really sure maybe 300 would be nice.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-07-18, 08:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,765
Posted By Piperflyer

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1920/01b4fa83_15f0_42eb_9339_3c98397b3a3d_59e7c738e087eb808963ffac71e458fb3fbfa03f.jpeg...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-18, 05:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,717
Posted By Piperflyer

i started at 270# 6’1”. I’m in a Giant Anyroad...

i started at 270# 6’1”. I’m in a Giant Anyroad comax. Hands going numb it could be position, but for me I put on some gloves and it took care of that issue. Don’t worry about something breaking, just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-03-18, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,765
Posted By Piperflyer

I have the gp4k on order, the shikoro I like as...

I have the gp4k on order, the shikoro I like as well! I might order some in 38’s for everyday commuting / training riding.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-18, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,765
Posted By Piperflyer

Thanks that’s a good assessment you gave. I heard...

Thanks that’s a good assessment you gave. I heard somewhere else that gators rolling like a hard water hose lol so ya may skip those. I’ve been leaning for the 4000’s so I might just grab those. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-18, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,765
Posted By Piperflyer

Gator/4season/4ks2?

I have a few event rides coming up and have been thinking with the idea to change out my tires for them. Currently i ride a Giant Anyroad Comax, stock 700x32c tires P-SLX2 max tire pressure 75psi....
Forum: Living Car Free
09-02-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 21,478
Posted By Piperflyer

the other option is to keep your truck just for...

the other option is to keep your truck just for your “trips” then use your bike for other stuff. You will still also see gas consumtions down, your mileage on your truck will stay down as well as...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-02-18, 03:34 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 21,478
Posted By Piperflyer

Honestly, if you are car free you would find a...

Honestly, if you are car free you would find a way. You say you cant rent a car due to their hours of operation? Well to me that sounds like you need to take a day off just to go pick up the car. The...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,346
Posted By Piperflyer

I carry mine in two places.. one my front short...

I carry mine in two places.. one my front short pocket on shorter runs. Or i have a topeak large seat bag that works great at fitting an IPhone Plus model in it.
Forum: Commuting
09-02-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,850
Posted By Piperflyer

Hey as long as you are happy with your purchase,...

Hey as long as you are happy with your purchase, just ride. If you are having that doubt hey i think I may of got the wrong one.. keep riding. Then once you feel yeah, i got it! Then keep riding ;)...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,645
Posted By Piperflyer

I run a giant anyroad comax. I started at 270 now...

I run a giant anyroad comax. I started at 270 now down to 240 last 3 months. It’s a great bike i would recommend test riding one. Good all around bike for gravel, road, commuting, city...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-28-18, 04:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By Piperflyer

I want to try a century. Currently I cummute (6...

I want to try a century. Currently I cummute (6 miles) then do a few 25 miles on my days off thurs fri sat. Usually putting in between 55-65 miles a week. I have a event my self sept 8th although I’m...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By Piperflyer

Progress.

I started riding around June. Rented an ol’ beach cruiser and rode 8 miles on that first ride. I went back wanting to taste that adventure a little more and wound up going 12 miles, I personally was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-18, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By Piperflyer

Tires

I have a anyroad comax running the stockers. They seem to do pretty good road and dirt gravel mix... but I’m doing some dist sportive events and thinking of getting some new faster tires for the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-18, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,470
Posted By Piperflyer

You do and will get better over time. When I...

You do and will get better over time. When I started cycling I wanted my first 25mile ride. I did it... but it was rough especially from 15-25miles. Stopping every 3-5 miles. Now I can ride 10 miles...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,169
Posted By Piperflyer

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Giant anyroad comax. Started riding it at 260# 6’1”...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,985
Posted By Piperflyer

ya it’s a fun ride that’s for Sure. Just got some...

ya it’s a fun ride that’s for Sure. Just got some chain cleaner and some more stuff to haul around (tire tools lights etc) so my next purchase will be some new tires. I’m thinking about running the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-03-18, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By Piperflyer

Interesting vid of carbon frame / wheel

https://m.pinkbike.com/video/243228/


little demo on carbon frames.
https://youtu.be/VfjjiHGuHoc

this is a vid on carbon rim.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-18, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,985
Posted By Piperflyer

ya tires are stock at the moment. Been buying...

ya tires are stock at the moment. Been buying gear just got a garmin 520 and a few other things on order coming in. I do plan on switching out the tires though I pretty much stat street / patch about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-30-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 39,539
Posted By Piperflyer

All Fuji are rated for 355#. Raleigh frames are...

All Fuji are rated for 355#. Raleigh frames are tested to 550 but tires limit it to 355# and diamond backs as well. I saw a frame test to 1,500# force by cannondale. But limited to 285 for road, 330...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-30-18, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,985
Posted By Piperflyer

Broke my first 20miles!

Did 23 miles today. Normally do 10-12miles. I was doing 17mph pace with the wind lol then I turned around to go back into 20mph wind and my avg dropped to 12.5. 😒 I’m getting there. It’s nice to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-25-18, 02:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,864
Posted By Piperflyer

yeah im going to let her do a little test riding...

yeah im going to let her do a little test riding this weekend and see what she feels best on. So either this weekend or next she might have something picked out
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-22-18, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,864
Posted By Piperflyer

Got my wife into cycling.

Well my wife has asthma and COPD and never been on a bike in the last 10 years. Since i started riding earlier this month i got her to get on our city free beach cruisers in Tulsa. We rode 10 miles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,037
Posted By Piperflyer

Welcome to the world of cycling! It will suck you...

Welcome to the world of cycling! It will suck you right on in! Now to help answer some of your stuff. The Sedona is a good starter bike. I know you mentioned about the thought of a front suspension...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-18, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,305
Posted By Piperflyer

Stand... which one?

I have a anyroad comax. Looking for a stand to help when it comes to maint. stuff. Park tool’s are like $170 then I see a bunch on eBay from $50-$70. I never owned one so what are some things I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-21-18, 08:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,668
Posted By Piperflyer

I’m looking at a cruiser myself for a second...

I’m looking at a cruiser myself for a second bike. In Tulsa the city has free ones you can borrow and I would ride those 10miles with my kids at an average pace of 9 - 10mph. Now I have a comax...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,421
Posted By Piperflyer

you didn’t like the ride even after taking the...

you didn’t like the ride even after taking the saddle off the verve and putting it on the escape?! What made it uncomfortable ?
Forum: Commuting
06-15-18, 09:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,911
Posted By Piperflyer

Yeah I have been debating this myself... I was...

Yeah I have been debating this myself... I was thinking about throwing the giants rack on the back of the anyroad. Then get a nice little bag to sit on top to make quick store runs / red box runs,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,139
Posted By Piperflyer

Good stuff. See I use to use tri flow 5-10years...

Good stuff. See I use to use tri flow 5-10years ago. I was just curious if something else out is “better” in a way. Almost sounds like use whatever, as long as it’s used often and the chain cleaned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-18, 10:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,139
Posted By Piperflyer

Awesome thanks for the review!! Now I know what...

Awesome thanks for the review!! Now I know what I’ll be ordering :-)
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