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Forum: Mountain Biking
11-19-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By wfournier

Looks like the Giro 48 HV is going to work for me...

Looks like the Giro 48 HV is going to work for me but it's not as wide as my Merrell wide shoes. Based on the shoes I tried in some shops around here, I expect the Sidi Megas will be wider.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-17, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By wfournier

I just ordered a pair (actually two to see which...

I just ordered a pair (actually two to see which fits better) of the Giro Privateer HV's on clearance from REI for $75. Looks like as of now they still have 47 and 48's in stock. I tend to be a wide...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-13, 08:37 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 26,074
Posted By wfournier

Where: Western MA, Belchertown Amherst area Av....

Where: Western MA, Belchertown Amherst area
Av. Pace:15+- depending on the terrain
Distance: 20-60 right now, rode a couple centuries last year but haven't been on the bike since August work and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,758
Posted By wfournier

IMO you are going to keep having problems. The...

IMO you are going to keep having problems. The wheel wasn't properly tensioned (nothing wrong with Sapim spokes btw) and the constant flexing of the spokes has left them weakened. Most cost effective...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 20,824
Posted By wfournier

My biggest climb to date Cadillac Mountain in...

My biggest climb to date Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. Strava lists the climb as 3.3 miles and 971 feet, I think the climb really starts at just past mile 7 where you start going up for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-12, 06:07 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 57,961
Posted By wfournier

It's a Carradice, I think the barley model.

It's a Carradice, I think the barley model.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-12, 02:06 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 57,961
Posted By wfournier

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8158/7679030242_7e16...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8158/7679030242_7e16ff7001_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfournier/7679030242/)
IMG_1999 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfournier/7679030242/) by wfournier...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-12, 05:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,765
Posted By wfournier

Sprint up hills, that's what get's my heart rate...

Sprint up hills, that's what get's my heart rate up, that and if it's hot out. I spent 9 minutes in Zone 5 on this ride: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/801753 that's more time then I've done in a long...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,009
Posted By wfournier

looks like a good pump, I like the idea of spare...

looks like a good pump, I like the idea of spare parks being available. I picked up a Lezyne Floor drive classic a little while back and it's been treating me well so far.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,599
Posted By wfournier

Pretty good, but I can tell I did something, not...

Pretty good, but I can tell I did something, not really sore. I'm stuck at a desk too and have found myself getting up and walking around a few times.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 01:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,606
Posted By wfournier

Plan your route with refill stations along the...

Plan your route with refill stations along the way.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By wfournier

Might want to check the quick release too (just...

Might want to check the quick release too (just trying to think of all possibilities).
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By wfournier

Check the tire pressure, feel the spokes, does...

Check the tire pressure, feel the spokes, does the tension feel even?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 09:09 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,599
Posted By wfournier

I tried the power intervals from this article...

I tried the power intervals from this article (http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/chris-carmichael/go-back-back) last night, man that hurt but I guess that's a good thing lol. I only made it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,262
Posted By wfournier

Do you know about what size you are looking at? I...

Do you know about what size you are looking at? I know you were asking about getting fitted in a previous thread but knowing some of that might be helpful. When I was looking for a bike I used the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-12, 05:47 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 20,824
Posted By wfournier

Last night my wife and I hit the chinese buffet,...

Last night my wife and I hit the chinese buffet, it's seriously been months since we've done that. Anyway I decided to go do a quick ride to help offset the extra calories. I wasn't really watching...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By wfournier

Something I'm starting to learn is that just like...

Something I'm starting to learn is that just like when you're seated there is technique to picking the right cadence when standing. I'm not going to say that I have it figured out, but I have found...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-12, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 938
Posted By wfournier

Nope, I haven't been on that part of the trail in...

Nope, I haven't been on that part of the trail in a while.

This was my ride from Saturday: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/776661
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 493
Posted By wfournier

Nice, wish there were climbs like that in my neck...

Nice, wish there were climbs like that in my neck of the woods.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-12, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,237
Posted By wfournier

I think you have gotten some good advice here but...

I think you have gotten some good advice here but I just want to echo the sentiments to not worry about the components so much. DuraAce will not make you any faster than Sora or even 2300, sure I'd...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,599
Posted By wfournier

Lot's of interesting stuff in this thread, now I...

Lot's of interesting stuff in this thread, now I just need to buckle down and commit to doing something like this.



I've been noticing this, I used to get my heart rate up much faster, now it's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-12, 08:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,181
Posted By wfournier

I tried it, but really found that at least with...

I tried it, but really found that at least with how I was using it free option worked just as well.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-12, 11:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,713
Posted By wfournier

Yeah, I routinely see spikes of 1200w+ on Strava,...

Yeah, I routinely see spikes of 1200w+ on Strava, I really want a power meter to know what I'm really putting out.

http://app.strava.com/rides/12106375#207747637
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,404
Posted By wfournier

I've got a quill stem so it can move, however the...

I've got a quill stem so it can move, however the current stem is up as far as it can go.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,404
Posted By wfournier

Well it's entirely possible that the calculated...

Well it's entirely possible that the calculated numbers I'm looking at are bollocks, I guess that's why people say that a power meter is the way to go. I've always heard that this calculator...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,404
Posted By wfournier

I'm running Soma highway one bars that are a...

I'm running Soma highway one bars that are a "short and shallow bar" with 75mm of reach and 130mm of drop. From the back of the saddle (highest part) to the top of the bars there is a 3.5" drop.

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,404
Posted By wfournier

Breathing in the drops

So something I have been working on lately is riding in the drops. As I believe is common with most bid guys this is not always the easiest thing. I've found at least in the short run the most...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,215
Posted By wfournier

If you like em why change em? That being said I...

If you like em why change em? That being said I like GP4000's in 25mm for a nice ride. Just wait til you can get em on sale somewhere because full price is a bit much.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-30-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 10,655
Posted By wfournier

6-6 2064' 30.5mi 6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one...

6-6 2064' 30.5mi
6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
6-10 6881' 101.4mi
6-18 637' 10.1 mi (took an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-30-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,505
Posted By wfournier

6-6 2064' 30.5mi 6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one...

6-6 2064' 30.5mi
6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
6-10 6881' 101.4mi
6-18 637' 10.1 mi (took an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 10,655
Posted By wfournier

6-6 2064' 30.5mi 6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one...

6-6 2064' 30.5mi
6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
6-10 6881' 101.4mi
6-18 637' 10.1 mi (took an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,505
Posted By wfournier

6-6 2064' 30.5mi 6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one...

6-6 2064' 30.5mi
6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
6-10 6881' 101.4mi
6-18 637' 10.1 mi (took an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,028
Posted By wfournier

Why are you looking at your computer in that...

Why are you looking at your computer in that situation?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-12, 06:56 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 10,655
Posted By wfournier

6-6 2064' 30.5mi 6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one...

6-6 2064' 30.5mi
6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
6-10 6881' 101.4mi
6-18 637' 10.1 mi (took an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-12, 06:45 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,505
Posted By wfournier

6-6 2064' 30.5mi 6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one...

6-6 2064' 30.5mi
6-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
6-10 6881' 101.4mi
6-18 637' 10.1 mi (took an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-12, 01:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,339
Posted By wfournier

Totally random, but I'm in Phoenixville and think...

Totally random, but I'm in Phoenixville and think we ran into each other last summer back when I first started riding.

I've been having a similar issue and found that wearing a Cho-Pat strap while...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-25-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,809
Posted By wfournier

Yeah when I first started using Strava I was all...

Yeah when I first started using Strava I was all about trying to move up the standings but I decided I'd rather have fun lol. Looking at their power calculations (no idea how accurate they are) is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-24-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,184
Posted By wfournier

I'm running the bottom of the line R540 SPD-SL...

I'm running the bottom of the line R540 SPD-SL pedals and they work just fine. I don't see any reason to spend more money unless I lose a lot of weight and want to make the bike lighter. $39 from...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-12, 09:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,906
Posted By wfournier

Any broken spokes? I'd say the wheel was clearly...

Any broken spokes? I'd say the wheel was clearly defective (probably not tensioned correctly contrary to what the shop told you). Take it back and have them fix it, I might be tempted to take it to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-12, 03:12 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,505
Posted By wfournier

Looking for climbing? ...

Looking for climbing?

http://www.ccsd.com/2012/06/the-road-to-everest-challenge-stage-race-2012/
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-12, 06:07 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,505
Posted By wfournier

5-2 4164' 49.7mi 5-6 2064' 30.5mi 5-8 351'...

5-2 4164' 49.7mi
5-6 2064' 30.5mi
5-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
5-10 6881' 101.4mi
5-18 637' 10.1 mi...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-12, 06:06 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 10,655
Posted By wfournier

5-2 4164' 49.7mi 5-6 2064' 30.5mi 5-8 351'...

5-2 4164' 49.7mi
5-6 2064' 30.5mi
5-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
5-10 6881' 101.4mi
5-18 637' 10.1 mi...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-12, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,268
Posted By wfournier

If you weigh 263 the issue is the wheels IMO. You...

If you weigh 263 the issue is the wheels IMO. You need a set of wheels that are put together right. It's not going to make a difference if it's a hybrid or a road bike, it all comes down to the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,917
Posted By wfournier

To me having closer spacing if nice when riding...

To me having closer spacing if nice when riding in a group keeping a steady pace/paceline situation. On the ride I did yesterday the group I was with fell in behind a group of 15 of so riders moving...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-12, 06:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By wfournier

One year in

I don't usually post this sort of things but I just realized that this week marks one year of riding for me. A lot has happened in that year, I went from riding 3-4 miles and thinking that was a big...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-12, 10:32 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 10,655
Posted By wfournier

5-2 4164' 49.7mi 5-6 2064' 30.5mi 5-8 351'...

5-2 4164' 49.7mi
5-6 2064' 30.5mi
5-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm using the Strava number)
5-10 6881' 101.4mi

Total 13,460'...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-12, 10:31 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 7,505
Posted By wfournier

I'm basing my numbers off of what ride with GPS...

I'm basing my numbers off of what ride with GPS gives me.

5-2 4164' 49.7mi
5-6 2064' 30.5mi
5-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 10,655
Posted By wfournier

I'm basing my numbers off of what ride with GPS...

I'm basing my numbers off of what ride with GPS gives me.

5-2 4164' 49.7mi
5-6 2064' 30.5mi
5-8 351' 30.0 mi (On this one Ride with GPS gave me 1,800'+ which is way off for this ride so I'm...
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