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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-23-19, 07:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,757
Posted By copperfind

Yup

Yup
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,179
Posted By copperfind

oops

oops
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-19, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,179
Posted By copperfind

Tough without trying them on but I believe in...

Tough without trying them on but I believe in Shimano 51 should be a 15US... Not sure on Shimano shoes on width... here is an example...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-17-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,179
Posted By copperfind

I am about the same size... I wear Primal or...

I am about the same size... I wear Primal or Suarez 5xl jerseys, could maybe where 4xl, as far as shorts I only wear Pearl Izume 2xl bibs for most rides, some other cheap 2xl shorts for indoor short...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-17-19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,757
Posted By copperfind

I am currently 280... My bike frame is a 1986...

I am currently 280... My bike frame is a 1986 Centurion Facet Aluminum (modern 105 10 speed)... I have over 4000 miles on the frame and 2400 miles of that are on trainer. I am also riding on 24 spoke...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-25-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,093
Posted By copperfind

In both

In both
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-18, 07:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,800
Posted By copperfind

Dude if you are riding that well on flat pedals...

Dude if you are riding that well on flat pedals you will love clipless... Dont wait just upgrade, you wont be sorry. Go to your LBS see if they have a bike trainer in the store and ask if you can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-18, 07:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,800
Posted By copperfind

Spoke count has nothing to do with wheel...

Spoke count has nothing to do with wheel strength... I ride 24 spoke rims that have 2500 miles on them, I never broke a spoke and have only had to do minimal truing when I started riding on them I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,254
Posted By copperfind

So I have done ADZ four times now. First one was...

So I have done ADZ four times now. First one was normal Road to Sky (or whatever its called) did it with trainer set to about 50% took around 90 minutes for the climb but wasnt too bad... Did it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

Well I may do ADZ again today if you want to go...

Well I may do ADZ again today if you want to go take a look... Can join on me... If I do it, it would be around 7pm eastern time. I am riding 11-28T 9 speed... I have a 11-32T I have to tryout and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-30-18, 07:54 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

Spin to win or in this case Spin to stay alive...

Spin to win or in this case Spin to stay alive while climbing... Find your sweet spot and stay with it my Alp Du Zwift tonight I was grooved at 90-93 RPM stayed with that the entire way and except...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-30-18, 07:46 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

Did Road to the Sky tonight... Cheated and...

Did Road to the Sky tonight... Cheated and dropped my weight a bit and only had the trainer at about 60% it was tough but not horrible... Except the calf cramps at the last section just a few hundred...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-29-18, 01:36 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

Four Horsemen includes Alp D Zwift but is that on...

Four Horsemen includes Alp D Zwift but is that on top of the old Three Sisters so roughly around 6000 ft of climbing... Fire and Ice starts around volcano and ends with Alp D Zwift and Road to Sky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

:thumb::thumb:

:thumb::thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

Well your idea of reaming the inner side of the...

Well your idea of reaming the inner side of the hanger to allow the flange to sit more flush was exactly how I planned to attack plan B if this did not work would have been real close and not much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-18, 05:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

Update... So I ordered this kit from Amazon,...

Update...

So I ordered this kit from Amazon, M10x1.0 Helicoil Thread Repair kit... Cost around $26 US shipped from UK took about 8 days to arrive...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-18, 05:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,886
Posted By copperfind

Well that is just a non sense response... Of...

Well that is just a non sense response... Of course more material around the outside, in this case 1/8" more metal are going to take some of the pressure off the steerer tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-18, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,886
Posted By copperfind

This may be another option... Use 1 - 1 1/8 using...

This may be another option... Use 1 - 1 1/8 using a spacer... Will give you more strength at the threads if you are worried. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CINjuispG5g
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-18, 07:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,373
Posted By copperfind

Not sure how safe but it appears this is intended...

Not sure how safe but it appears this is intended to convert 1 1/8 t 1" Headtube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 09:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

Im just worried about the drop out saver creating...

Im just worried about the drop out saver creating a clearance issue with the small cog not much room in there now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

Well that is plan D, if plan A Helicoil, B Hanger...

Well that is plan D, if plan A Helicoil, B Hanger Saver, or C converting to replaceable hanger, do not work out... it will be single speed time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 05:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

Sucks I feel your pain.

Sucks I feel your pain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 08:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

I was going to try that but I am worried about...

I was going to try that but I am worried about clearance between small cog and drop out... Not much room in there with it being a 126mm rear. I am going to try the helicoil, new stainless threads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 08:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

Thanks... That it is.

Thanks... That it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,519
Posted By copperfind

So I just posted my finished Centurion

Some may remember about a whole week ago I posted about finishing my Centurion Facet with finally adding the Carbon Fork and Threadless headset.


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-18, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,108
Posted By copperfind

All very nice... That bike in the pic is gorgeous.

All very nice... That bike in the pic is gorgeous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-18, 02:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,108
Posted By copperfind

Well I started at 280 and I am currently around...

Well I started at 280 and I am currently around 265 and I have around 1700-2000 miles on those rims ($99 Aeromax) and I am happy to say I have not had to touch them yet... In researching the issue I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-18, 05:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,108
Posted By copperfind

Well that is helpful input thank you... I...

Well that is helpful input thank you... I actually was feeling a bit guilty for taking the history away from the bike... I think I may start a search for another facet and keep it original, just to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-18, 05:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,108
Posted By copperfind

His name is Mike Paul, still a competitive...

His name is Mike Paul, still a competitive cyclist and runner, in Indiana now... No cell phones, not sure what he is doing but definitely not a cell phone
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-18, 09:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,108
Posted By copperfind

A pic of my original Facet in 1988... There is...

A pic of my original Facet in 1988... There is two in the pic, I am the fat one on the right.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-18, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,108
Posted By copperfind

Which means its worth a fortune... Awesome thanks.

Which means its worth a fortune... Awesome thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-18, 05:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,108
Posted By copperfind

I say do it man... This thing rides so nice now...

I say do it man... This thing rides so nice now 105 9 speed is like butter, though I do have a 5700 10 speed rear DR sitting around thinking about going to a 30T on the back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-18, 05:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,108
Posted By copperfind

I guess it is not really vintage anymore!!!

I have told this story before but while in the late 80s while in the stationed in Japan I rode a Centurion Facet all over Japan, I loved that bike. Well during my mid life crisis a few years back I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-18, 12:34 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

Need to get another bike or another rim......

Need to get another bike or another rim... Switching back and forth from trainer tire to road tire is one more thing I do not need to battle motivation to get on the trainer.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-18, 04:14 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

That is their Strava account

That is their Strava account
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

Yeah I am really thinking about keeping my Zwift...

Yeah I am really thinking about keeping my Zwift active for the after hours or bad weather riding.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-18, 02:45 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

So went out on the road again today... Second...

So went out on the road again today... Second ride after loads of Zwift this winter... A bit of a longer ride felt really good, just missed two PRs on two climbs one a short bump but steep maybe 1/8...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,047
Posted By copperfind

God bless, stay strong... I live for my family...

God bless, stay strong... I live for my family and to love them, but I will be keeping them even closer to my heart with your thoughts in mind... Saying prayers for you also.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-18, 02:56 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

So I went for first ride outdoors today after...

So I went for first ride outdoors today after putting on around 900 miles on zwift since November... Have not dropped much weight, much of which has to do with my genetics. My body is changing a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-18, 04:17 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,774
Posted By copperfind

I have almost 1000 miles since November and have...

I have almost 1000 miles since November and have one drop with and dongle and cord... This was caused by the mentioned sweat... I moved the dongle farther back closer to rear wheel (Cycleops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-18, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,551,296
Posted By copperfind

It raises some curiosity that is for sure... No...

It raises some curiosity that is for sure... No one ever believes the frame was from 1986.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,551,296
Posted By copperfind

Almost as nice as the Facet you did... But I am...

Almost as nice as the Facet you did... But I am partial to Facets, have about 2000miles on mine since the 105 upgrades... Thanks again for the info... Now has 105 brakes and pedals on it also.

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-06-18, 10:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,831
Posted By copperfind

if this fits you can not beat this deal... ...

if this fits you can not beat this deal... BikeIsland.com - Bicycle Parts, Accessories and Clothing at Affordable Prices with Free Shipping...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-02-18, 01:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,843
Posted By copperfind

Have you tried it on a climb?

Have you tried it on a climb?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-31-17, 12:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,688
Posted By copperfind

I have been riding a 31+ year old Aluminum...

I have been riding a 31+ year old Aluminum (Centurion Facet) frame for around 3 years. I chose to keep the frame and totally upgraded it to modern 105 components... When I started riding it I was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-17, 11:35 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,843
Posted By copperfind

I actually hit 1000 just prior to this also... If...

I actually hit 1000 just prior to this also... If you look at the power indicator below, but I missed the pic on that one so I circled for a sec and did it again... This time I had the Ipad on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-17, 04:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,784
Posted By copperfind

https://brainsyndicate.files.wordpress.com/2010/10...

https://brainsyndicate.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/thumbs.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,784
Posted By copperfind

Mine is pretty simple... Dont be fat.

Mine is pretty simple... Dont be fat.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-17, 12:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,843
Posted By copperfind

So I am really like the switch to the Smart...

So I am really like the switch to the Smart Trainer... Did Box Hill today with trainer set to 100% and though I see I am having some tire slip issues (time for trainer tire) even though it hurts the...
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