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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-21, 02:58 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 59,489
Posted By TinyBear

I still feel outa place in a bike shop (hmm ok a...

I still feel outa place in a bike shop (hmm ok a bicycle shop).

Been riding again off and on since 2009 (long hiatus since injury in 2012) Started at 350lbs and presently around the 230lbs...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-30-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By TinyBear

Thanks all. My next pay I will likely head over...

Thanks all. My next pay I will likely head over and grab the bike for her. Spend a bit of time setting it up and get her out there enjoying riding again.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-21, 04:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By TinyBear

Big box store bike can it be made to work?

Ok so my wife has made up her mind that she wants to try riding with me. She has not been on a bike in 20 years. She refuses to spend any more than $500cdn on a bike because she’s not sure this is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-13-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By TinyBear

She’s been doing awesome on the exercise bike and...

She’s been doing awesome on the exercise bike and has been very dedicated. I doing my best to be supportive and am a bit surprised how much more she can do than myself (to be fair she’s injury free,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By TinyBear

Need a bike for the wife.

So let’s try this yet again.

Was off to a good restart last year myself after many years off due to injury many years earlier and many failed restarts. Was actually having fun again not just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By TinyBear

I had similar issues and went with the larger...

I had similar issues and went with the larger size as it felt like a better reach to bars.

sadly I wish I went with the smaller as now after a major accident I’m an 1” shorter lol. Can still...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-22-20, 02:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,735
Posted By TinyBear

I’m deffinetly no expert and there’s a lot of...

I’m deffinetly no expert and there’s a lot of knowledge here. But I can talk about my experience.

When started riding many years back I was 6’ 350lbs. I was concerned about bike choice and cost....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By TinyBear

Thanks all I will keep at it. To stubborn to...

Thanks all I will keep at it. To stubborn to give up.

As for my leg. Last time I seen doc they were not too concerned. Was maybe 2 years ago. I dont feel like there’s any major cause for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-20, 02:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By TinyBear

Frustrated.

Gah. Last few days been really nice and been doing a 4 km ride each day. Well couple days ago was a pretty demanding day at work and I was tired and sore by time I got home (diesel mechanic). But...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-06-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 94,372
Posted By TinyBear

Let’s see your Clyde bikes.

So finally got my Giant Seek 1 sorted “again” to work for me with my current limitations from injury. Sider tires. Suspension seat post. And a lot of adjustment and did and readjustment lol. And...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-29-20, 02:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,127
Posted By TinyBear

Simply put, low gears can lessen the chance of...

Simply put, low gears can lessen the chance of injury as your giving yourself more mechanical advantage And thus lowering the stress to your body and joints.

Something I did myself. I kept pushing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-28-20, 11:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,127
Posted By TinyBear

Wow there’s a lot of dick waving and bee itching...

Wow there’s a lot of dick waving and bee itching here. Grow up people.

As to the original question. There’s two trains of thought as you have seen. Try and ride it out and build muscle to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-25-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,329
Posted By TinyBear

I am far from able to give you much advice as I...

I am far from able to give you much advice as I too am a returning rider after many years away.

In 2009 my old man had a heart attack (he survived). But at the time it scared me. Dad was near...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By TinyBear

I don’t have a trainer but have been using the...

I don’t have a trainer but have been using the stationary bike I do have daily for the past few months. It’s not as fancy as it has no free wheel action and the ergos are not perfect but it’s...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,356
Posted By TinyBear

Riding goals for 2020

I have set myself a few cycling goals this year. Figure if they here in black and white it’s harder to brush em off and skip em lol. Although I told the wife and I’m sure she going to push me too :)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By TinyBear

Honestly didn’t check just what bike shop filled...

Honestly didn’t check just what bike shop filled too. Still need to get a good pump/gauge. But this bike pretty much parked (hung from ceiling of garage) till spring. My other bikes the one I will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-20, 05:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By TinyBear

Picked up my bike from the shop today and took it...

Picked up my bike from the shop today and took it for a quick 3km spin. Went with bontrager H5 tires in 700x38c. Good improvement in ride and wet grip. Love how easy this bike is to pedal and those...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-17-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By TinyBear

HaHa. That’s awesome they going faster than I...

HaHa. That’s awesome they going faster than I normally do these days lol.

On a side note I took in my hybrid bike for a good servicing and getting bigger tires put on it (hopefully soften the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 51,312
Posted By TinyBear

By the theory that e bikes are “cheating”. The...

By the theory that e bikes are “cheating”. The same can be said that a bike with gears is cheating compared to a fixie.

point being is get out and ride what you enjoy and to hell with what others...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By TinyBear

Thanks all. I have done a few more similar rides...

Thanks all. I have done a few more similar rides since when weather permits. Been a lot of fun.

looking forward to spring. Seems so far away.

cant wait to get my daughter a real bicycle one...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-06-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

I looking for all the advice I can get. I...

I looking for all the advice I can get.

I also looking for a bike that will be just a good machine to accommodate my limitations and allow me to ride further. Something capable of light...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-20, 03:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

I get you point. And its obviously not a deer....

I get you point. And its obviously not a deer. But taken from an ATV trip this fall lol.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By TinyBear

Yeah today I did a similar ride but took my other...

Yeah today I did a similar ride but took my other bike. Looking like snow again next week so will be back to the stationary bike again until spring or if we have and more warm spells again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By TinyBear

I am 250lbs which is why I have always run...

I am 250lbs which is why I have always run maximum psi.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By TinyBear

Thanks for help. The tire pressure I was...

Thanks for help.

The tire pressure I was running 90ish psi (My hand pumps junk but only thing I have to fill these presta valves) which is the max.

I think if anything I will try a slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By TinyBear

Upgrade options for a returning rider

Yesterday i did a bit of work on my hybrid bike (2010 Giant Seek 1) as it has not been touched since 2012 when I got hurt. And took it for a 5km ride. My bloody god I forgot how ruff the ride on a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-03-20, 07:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

I agree that Yukon looks a bit odd. Same as the...

I agree that Yukon looks a bit odd. Same as the rad rover. Just seem too high in the front end for my taste. But the bike I like (Giant fathom E) I just can’t justify the cost.

so it’s either a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

Those are the reasons exactly I not too crazy...

Those are the reasons exactly I not too crazy about the fat bike. That being said we do see a bit of snow here and may extend times I can use the bike having a fat bike. I could always opt for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-20, 03:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

https://www.voltbike.com/voltbike-yukon-750-limite...

https://www.voltbike.com/voltbike-yukon-750-limited-2018.html

Thats the volt Yukon I was speaking of. Seems to have favourable reviews from what I can find. I just have no interest in the twist...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-31-19, 06:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

I looking into a couple of the Volt Bike...

I looking into a couple of the Volt Bike offerings myself. They have a Yukon 750 model very similarly spec to the Rad rover but with better brakes and a slightly lower price. It also ships mostly...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-30-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,562
Posted By TinyBear

https://www.voltbike.com/voltbike-outback.html ...

https://www.voltbike.com/voltbike-outback.html

https://www.voltbike.com/voltbike-enduro.html
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-19, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By TinyBear

Mini victory.

Weather was decent enuff Saturday and I had a couple local errands to run. So I decided to give it a go on the bicycle. Total round trip was Probly only 5km. But that’s furthest I have pulled off...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-30-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,526
Posted By TinyBear

Just want a decent component aluminum pedal...

Just want a decent component aluminum pedal assist only mid drive hardtail with good forks and breaks for under $3000. Range I think 60kms is fine. As for features nothing fancy. Maybe a USB...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-26-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,562
Posted By TinyBear

Any VoltBike riders here?

Any one here have any first hand experience with any of the Volt Bike models.

I looking at their bikes specifically the Enduro, Outback, and to a lesser degree the Yukon. Cost wise they are the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-24-19, 02:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,323
Posted By TinyBear

Thanks all. Seems I will likely opt for...

Thanks all. Seems I will likely opt for converting the hybrid bike. This bike will be a exercise, bike path, and general run about for now. I say likely because I still researching complete bikes and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-20-19, 04:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,323
Posted By TinyBear

Which bike to convert?

I looking to build myself a EBIKE for next summer. But can’t decide on which of my bikes to be the sober. I presently have a Giant Boulder SE (cheaper hardtail Mountain bike) and a Giant Seek 1 (mid...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,227
Posted By TinyBear

Oh ok. No my stationary bike has no free wheel. ...

Oh ok. No my stationary bike has no free wheel. But it does have electronic adjustments and a computer to simulate hills and such and a basic computer with estimated calories burned ,distance...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-08-19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,227
Posted By TinyBear

This may seem like a dumb question but what’s a...

This may seem like a dumb question but what’s a trainer? How does it differ from an exercise bike? Other than using your normal bicycle? What’s the benefit to it again over a exercise bike?

I have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-08-19, 06:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,227
Posted By TinyBear

The complete list lf injuries resulting from my...

The complete list lf injuries resulting from my accident is long.

My left leg was almost completely severed above the ankle (had 2” of tissue and ligaments remaining). There was not enuff tissue...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-08-19, 06:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,227
Posted By TinyBear

I have goals. My ultimate fitness goal is. I’d...

I have goals. My ultimate fitness goal is. I’d like to get to 200lbs. I’d like to be able to manage a 10km ride 5 days a week and longer weekend trail rides, without needing my Cain again the next...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-07-19, 04:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,227
Posted By TinyBear

Thanks. Work can be difficult at times but over...

Thanks. Work can be difficult at times but over the years I have managed ways to compensate for the weaker leg and other varying issues I have. There is also the likelihood I will move into...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-27-19, 03:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

I have had a lot of fun trail riding on my...

I have had a lot of fun trail riding on my bicycles in the past. It was slower paced and Much harder physically. But the trails were tight and fun. BUT more fun than a trail riding motorcycles? ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-27-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

I think my plan is I going to get my Hybrid bike...

I think my plan is I going to get my Hybrid bike tuned up next spring (have not ridden it since I got hurt in 2012) and see how riding goes on that. If still seem to burn out I think a hub drive kit...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-23-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

My goal is exercise and fun. If I want twist and...

My goal is exercise and fun. If I want twist and go I have two motorcycles and two ATVS. I can be found off roading the one hike or ATVS every chance I get it’s my favourite pass time. I also love...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-22-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

Sorry I meant to quote the rad bikes (limberl s...

Sorry I meant to quote the rad bikes (limberl s post)


the lynx looks awesome. But with exchange rate and shipping likely not feasible
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-22-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

I like the look of some of those. But was hoping...

I like the look of some of those. But was hoping for a mid drive as I’m on the heavy side. But perhaps my uses at this stage of things are served well enuff by a hub drive.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-21-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

what’s the cheapest reputable e Mountain bike or...

what’s the cheapest reputable e Mountain bike or hard tail. Lowest I seeing it the giant fathom e+3
I’d love to get that bike but at $3000 I dunno.

I am not looking for commuting as works 40kms...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-21-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

Yes but even non assisted bikes I thinks it’s...

Yes but even non assisted bikes I thinks it’s crazy how much some cost.

A absolute top of the line enduro motorcycle. Ready to race KTM 300tpi six days. Is $12300, this is the bike many of the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-21-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,104
Posted By TinyBear

Why so expensive?

I just can’t find a reason these e bikes or any bicycles are so expensive.

A E mountain bike hard tail starts around the $3500cdn. I can buy a very competent. Duel sport 250cc motorcycle new...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-19, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By TinyBear

Great info thank you. Then for my purpose sounds...

Great info thank you. Then for my purpose sounds like I may be best to continue switching it up. One day harder resistance shorter time next longer time lower resistance. And increase both as I get...
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