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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-22-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 879
Posted By jlp1976

I am a born BUCKEYE and just recently moved from...

I am a born BUCKEYE and just recently moved from the northwest corner of Ohio across the state line of Indiana. I too agree with making sure your seat is at the correct height. Makes a big difference.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-22-16, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By jlp1976

Need advice

It has been a long time since I have been on here. I haven't been on my bike much in over a year. I had a back injury that put me down. Unfortunately I gained all my weight, and some, back. Now I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-12, 09:06 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,542
Posted By jlp1976

I just redeployed from my 5th deployment. Before...

I just redeployed from my 5th deployment. Before I left I purchased a new 63cm 2011 Cannondale CAAD 10. I was only able to ride it 4 times and cant wait to get out there and get some miles. I want to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,046
Posted By jlp1976

Stuck in Afghanistan. Going to get home when the...

Stuck in Afghanistan. Going to get home when the weather is crappy. Normally from Washigton state.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 889
Posted By jlp1976

Are they good on a road bike?

Are they good on a road bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-12, 11:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 889
Posted By jlp1976

Wet Weather Tires

I live in the pacific northwest where it rains ALOT. I need to buy some new tires and are wanting to know what some good ones are to buy. Any suggestions? I have thought about some Gatorskins but...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-12, 11:41 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,542
Posted By jlp1976

Please do not let the recent news events...

Please do not let the recent news events discourage anyone from supporting the members of any U.S. military service. That was only one guy with serious issues. Please don't let his actions reflect...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-12, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By jlp1976

Thannk You VERY much for the information. It has...

Thannk You VERY much for the information. It has been driving me crazy trying to find some shoes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-04-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By jlp1976

Size 50

Please can anyone help me? Does anyone know of a store in Washington State or Northern Oregon that carries a size 50 road shoe in stock? I know I can order them from all over the net but I want to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,004
Posted By jlp1976

I am still trying to learn all of this stuff. Can...

I am still trying to learn all of this stuff. Can someone explain what all of this means so I can get a better idea?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 994
Posted By jlp1976

That's a good idea. Could do an allotment.

That's a good idea. Could do an allotment.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 994
Posted By jlp1976

I really like the 2011 Cannondale Synapse 5. The...

I really like the 2011 Cannondale Synapse 5. The LBS I went to had the size I want in stock but I am deploying to Afghanistan soon so I don't want to get it yet. Plus it's a little out of my price...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By jlp1976

HAd it happen on a ride to work once. For some...

HAd it happen on a ride to work once. For some reason I had no spare. Had to call the wife for a ride to work.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 994
Posted By jlp1976

Yeah thanks. Guess I should have asked if there...

Yeah thanks. Guess I should have asked if there is a way to order older bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 994
Posted By jlp1976

Keeping Bikes In Stock

Does anyone know how long stores usually keep a bike in stock? I saw a bike I really want but I am going away for a while so I don't want to buy it yet. I figured it would also be cheaper when I get...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,930
Posted By jlp1976

I bought a set from ebay and they came brand new...

I bought a set from ebay and they came brand new in the box. Unfortunetely they didn't carry the warranty though because they didnt come with a dealership reciept. Great wheels though.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 980
Posted By jlp1976

Haven't done that but when I was younger I had to...

Haven't done that but when I was younger I had to dodge a car that came out of a side street to far and when I got around it I didn't realize there was a parked car there. Hit the back and rolled...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-23-12, 08:45 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,034
Posted By jlp1976

I thought aboout doing the weight watchers but...

I thought aboout doing the weight watchers but didn't think I could afford it. Instead my wife and I bought a couple of cookbooks called Taste of Home Comfort cookbook diet. We stared portioning all...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-23-12, 08:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,765
Posted By jlp1976

You can also check out the Easton EA50 Aeros. I...

You can also check out the Easton EA50 Aeros. I have had no issues and was at almost 280 when I started on them. Got my set for $400 on ebay.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-23-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,579
Posted By jlp1976

Definetely wished it was over. Was snowed in for...

Definetely wished it was over. Was snowed in for 3 days last week. Can't complain about not going to work though. Neighborhood looked liked a tornado zone with all of the trees down.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-23-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,046
Posted By jlp1976

Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Near Tacoma ,Wa....

Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Near Tacoma ,Wa. Army/Air Force base
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 10:13 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,542
Posted By jlp1976

I have some I can send you if you PM me. I can't...

I have some I can send you if you PM me. I can't PM anyone yet until I get 50 posts. I am currently getting ready to go over there soon.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,156
Posted By jlp1976

Awesome thanks.

Awesome thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-12, 06:43 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,542
Posted By jlp1976

Man Airforce gets all the cool stations.

Man Airforce gets all the cool stations.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-12, 06:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,156
Posted By jlp1976

What about a Cannondale Synapse 5? Does anyone...

What about a Cannondale Synapse 5? Does anyone ride one of these? I checked out a 61cm at the LBS and fell in love with it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-12, 09:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,905
Posted By jlp1976

So far my experience with a trainer has been...

So far my experience with a trainer has been excellent. My wife and I both bought bicycles this year and she was having difficulties balancing outdoors. Come to find out it is because she has MS....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 10,449
Posted By jlp1976

No it would actually be 100 miles equals...

No it would actually be 100 miles equals 160.934721869 kilometers. Thought I would try to prolong this thread just for kicks.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-11, 02:29 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,542
Posted By jlp1976

I won't know any contact info. until after we get...

I won't know any contact info. until after we get there.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-11, 02:27 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,542
Posted By jlp1976

All I can tell you is that I will be going to...

All I can tell you is that I will be going to Afghanistan in a few months for at least 7 months. I am a mechanic in the Army.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,320
Posted By jlp1976

I won't lie. I am a tv junky. Mine is on from the...

I won't lie. I am a tv junky. Mine is on from the time I wake up (unless at work) until the time I go to bed. I may not even be watching it but I can't sit in silence. My wife hates it. She turns it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 198,472
Posted By jlp1976

I ride a bike that is way to small for me . ...

I ride a bike that is way to small for me .

I go to the LBS and check out bikes I want to own knowing I will never be able to afford it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,125
Posted By jlp1976

My first ride was just under 5 miles. My lungs...

My first ride was just under 5 miles. My lungs burned, legs ached, and I thought I was going to die. Then it just gets easier and easier the more I do it, except by behind hurting. I think I need a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,184
Posted By jlp1976

In the military there is. I was found out I have...

In the military there is. I was found out I have a leg condition a few years ago and had to have some surgeries that caused me to gain weight. Now that I am able to at least ride a bike I have been...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By jlp1976

I know I keep getting a lot of e-mails from...

I know I keep getting a lot of e-mails from Performance bikes having some good sales. I don't know if there is one in your area but the store here seems great.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,410
Posted By jlp1976

I was over 260 pounds when I bought me EA50 Aero...

I was over 260 pounds when I bought me EA50 Aero wheels. I am now at 237 and have not had any issues with them.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,184
Posted By jlp1976

My motivation is a promotion at work. That will...

My motivation is a promotion at work. That will also bring in more money for my newly found love of cycling. So far I have lost 25 pounds since the 26th of November just by cutting my calories and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-11, 06:30 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 163,542
Posted By jlp1976

I know personally as a Soldier it's just great to...

I know personally as a Soldier it's just great to know that people are still remembering us after all of these years. I am about to go on my fifth deployment soon and knowing that people still...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-25-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 525
Posted By jlp1976

The more muscle you build the more calories your...

The more muscle you build the more calories your body needs. Muscle feeds of the the calorie intake. That's what my nutritionists says anyways. Unfortunetely I don't know how you would stop the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-21-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 654
Posted By jlp1976

I really hope it does. My wife and I have been...

I really hope it does. My wife and I have been seriously portioning lately. Even after a 28 mile ride on Saturday I still stayed under my 1600 calorie max. I felt like chewing my arm offf in the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-11, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By jlp1976

Definetely bitter out there. I went out this...

Definetely bitter out there. I went out this morning near Tacoma (JBLM) and it was about the same temp. I was doing good for a while but then my toes went numb. I dont have shoe covers. I only made...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 825
Posted By jlp1976

I was told that the Easton 50 Aeros wouldn't work...

I was told that the Easton 50 Aeros wouldn't work for me and they have been great. They are expensive though at around $400 for the set. I was weighing almost 280 when I got them and they held up...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By jlp1976

As they say in my profession "Suck it up and...

As they say in my profession "Suck it up and drive on" and "drink water".
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 632
Posted By jlp1976

Wow!! I only need to go down about 40 and can't...

Wow!! I only need to go down about 40 and can't get as motivated as you. Great Job!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-11, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By jlp1976

So I swapped the chain around and looked for any...

So I swapped the chain around and looked for any stiff links. Today I took it out for a ride hoping it would be better. I actually think it's worse. I think it's slipping on one of the teeth some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,470
Posted By jlp1976

Awesome. I just submitted mine also.

Awesome. I just submitted mine also.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-11, 11:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,853
Posted By jlp1976

That's the type of things and people that make...

That's the type of things and people that make military people look bad. If it were true that military people couldn't be on video then explain why they are every where on You Tube. As a Soldier I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-11, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By jlp1976

Awesome thank you.

Awesome thank you.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By jlp1976

Newbie Question

To start I jusy want to say hello to everyone on the forumn. I am also a Clydesdale at 6'3" and 260. I am pretty new to cycling and have ALOT of questions. I have been riding for about 4 months now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By jlp1976

I put a chain with a quick link on it.

I put a chain with a quick link on it.
Forum: Introductions
10-03-11, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 252
Posted By jlp1976

Thank you.

Thank you.
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