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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-16, 01:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,782
Posted By Hairy Hands

Wide supple tires and rims. Made a huge...

Wide supple tires and rims. Made a huge difference in my comfort level vs carbon stiff rims and skinny tires.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-18-16, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By Hairy Hands

Steven, I've used Jack at Richardson Bike mart a...

Steven, I've used Jack at Richardson Bike mart a few times over the years. They also have some fancy computer / video setup that photographs you while riding and makes suggestions on frame size, stem...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-18-16, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,101
Posted By Hairy Hands

So many variables on the question. I've tried...

So many variables on the question. I've tried several models of Brooks and SA and various others and never was totally happy. I think your weight and sit bone width has a lot to do with comfort. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-16, 09:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,952
Posted By Hairy Hands

Check out the Compass Tires from Jan Heine. They...

Check out the Compass Tires from Jan Heine. They are wonderfully supple and they have regular and lightweight casings. I use the lightweight casings on very kind of terrain imaginable and never a...
Forum: Touring
08-17-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,379
Posted By Hairy Hands

You can do yourself a great favor and call Peter...

You can do yourself a great favor and call Peter at Peter White cycles in New Hampshire. He has been building custom wheel sets for 50 years and he has built me many wheels over the years. I weigh...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-16, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By Hairy Hands

The Specalized gloves are my favorite

The Specalized gloves are my favorite
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-16, 07:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,685
Posted By Hairy Hands

See if u can find a used Specalized TriCross in...

See if u can find a used Specalized TriCross in carbon. It is designed for cyclocross but has all the mounts for racks and such. I found a 2007 model used for $600 frame only, originally 3k new....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-15-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,537
Posted By Hairy Hands

I went thru the same process you are when I was...

I went thru the same process you are when I was searching for my ultimate rando bike. I spent a year riding different models made from different materials with and without mounts for fenders and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-07-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,823
Posted By Hairy Hands

I ride where it is extremely hot and humid in the...

I ride where it is extremely hot and humid in the summer. If my bag is going to be stuffed full for a long ride and the water stops are few and far between I use a double water bottle cage that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-06-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,192
Posted By Hairy Hands

I've used just about every fat tire out there...

I've used just about every fat tire out there over the years. I have been using the compass 700x38 since they came out. Best tire I've ridden on bar none. I weigh 230 and have yet to ever get a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-15, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By Hairy Hands

I have a triple on my rando bike. Love it...

I have a triple on my rando bike. Love it compared to the compact that was on it originally. I use 50-39-24. When I'm riding alone im mainly in the 39, group riding the 50, and climbing mountain...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,272
Posted By Hairy Hands

I have the SON Dyno hub, i had the wheel built by...

I have the SON Dyno hub, i had the wheel built by Peter White. I have over 25,000 miles on it so far, and no problems. I use the Edulux LED light and Topline Brake light plus a USB charger. All still...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,240
Posted By Hairy Hands

I'm glad u survived!! I hope you heal up fast...

I'm glad u survived!! I hope you heal up fast and well.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-15, 10:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,823
Posted By Hairy Hands

To me your looking at this all wrong. There is No...

To me your looking at this all wrong. There is No do everything / grow into it later bike! You first need a bike that will support your weight, period! Can you imagine the disappointment if you buy...
Forum: Texas
02-16-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,502
Posted By Hairy Hands

I love Daniel Boone cycles. I haven't been in...

I love Daniel Boone cycles. I haven't been in years but 30 years ago it was an amazing place. You would walk in their house and find some of the most expensive track wheels on the planet hanging from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-14, 06:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,867
Posted By Hairy Hands

Boy that had to be embarrassing! I get a laugh or...

Boy that had to be embarrassing! I get a laugh or 2 every time I go to an organized bike ride as most of the newbies are hitting the ground with a regular consistency. Hope u heal up soon.
Forum: Texas
04-01-14, 08:04 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,809
Posted By Hairy Hands

How was ur ride Josh? It seems they changed the...

How was ur ride Josh? It seems they changed the routing at the last minute. I was doing the 103 mile route and I ended up actually only riding 94 miles and that included the ride from my house to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-31-14, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,869
Posted By Hairy Hands

I love mine so far. I have the 700x38 version of...

I love mine so far. I have the 700x38 version of the ultralights as well as ultralight tubes. I have 500 miles on them so far with zero flats. Keeping my fingers crossed.

i did a 100 miler...
Forum: Texas
03-28-14, 08:54 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,809
Posted By Hairy Hands

Nice to see a fellow UT guy around here. Every...

Nice to see a fellow UT guy around here. Every where I go I seem to be surrounded by Aggies, kids school, parties, bike rides, church, etc. Guess that's a downside to living so close to Aggieland:)....
Forum: Texas
03-28-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,809
Posted By Hairy Hands

Thanks for reminding me of this ride. I...

Thanks for reminding me of this ride. I completely forgot about it. The ride start is 10 minutes from my house. I just registered for the 100 mile route. By the way, seeing your avitar are you a UT...
Forum: Texas
03-27-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,809
Posted By Hairy Hands

No Disrespect intended here but, I 100% disagree...

No Disrespect intended here but, I 100% disagree with this statement above. If this was the case cyclists in Seattle and Portland where it rains constantly would have a much higher rate of flats,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-21-14, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,759
Posted By Hairy Hands

i agree 100%. Who gives a crap about what the...

i agree 100%. Who gives a crap about what the bike weighs or narrow width of the tires for a Brevet! Comfort is king as long as you can finish within the time constraints. Fat tires equal ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-14, 06:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,877
Posted By Hairy Hands

I do long rando rides. I have both set ups and...

I do long rando rides. I have both set ups and use them differently depending. I have a light tubus rear rack with a Arkel tail rider on it, the good is that the setup is light weight, has plenty...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-14, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,305
Posted By Hairy Hands

Agree, it's a bike geometry thing. I too am a big...

Agree, it's a bike geometry thing. I too am a big guy (240). On my Colnago with 25mm tires I cannot ride hands free, very twitchy but on my Tri-Cross with 38mm tires and much slacker geometry I can...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-15-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,891
Posted By Hairy Hands

so far I've not run into any issues. The longest...

so far I've not run into any issues. The longest route I have loaded was a 400k, but most rides I do get changed at the last minute due to road construction and such, so I quit pre loading routes. It...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-14-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,624
Posted By Hairy Hands

I'm running the new 700-38 compass tire that came...

I'm running the new 700-38 compass tire that came out last month. If u need this measurement let me know
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-14-14, 09:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,891
Posted By Hairy Hands

I use the Garmin 810 witha Dynamo hub and a Pedal...

I use the Garmin 810 witha Dynamo hub and a Pedal power charger. It will charge my garmin, iPhone, iPad, and most any thing else u can think of. It will fully charge my Garmin and at the same time...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-15-13, 06:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,227
Posted By Hairy Hands

There is No Way we can recommend a saddle that...

There is No Way we can recommend a saddle that will make you happy. It's a crap shot at best. I've tried the Brooks B17 and Swift - they were ok but not perfect for me. I've tried 3 different Selle...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-15-13, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,475
Posted By Hairy Hands

I must have an iron stomach, on my long rides...

I must have an iron stomach, on my long rides sweets or sweet flavored anything gets old quick. I eat, tacos, jalapeņos, fried egg rolls, fried chicken, hamburgers, French fries, basically anything...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-13, 07:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,451
Posted By Hairy Hands

This may not be a popular answer, but a person...

This may not be a popular answer, but a person your size should be on 32 to 41mm tires. If your over 200 lbs most likely u are not actually racing so why be on a bike made for racing. I fell for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 691
Posted By Hairy Hands

I use MyNetDiary app. It's working great. I...

I use MyNetDiary app. It's working great. I have a Bluetooth capable weight scale and blood pressure monitor that automatically downloads my data to MyNetDiary. You can also use it via their...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-13, 01:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,722
Posted By Hairy Hands

My Dr. said 180 or less. I calculated 187 based...

My Dr. said 180 or less. I calculated 187 based on a cycling fitness formula that Bicycling mag used in their weight loss article. So I figure lets get under 200 to start and recalculate at that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,722
Posted By Hairy Hands

Body Image?

My cholesterol is not too bad. I get a full medical every October and the last one was 183. But I do eat really bad like ur buddy. That's changed over the last 2 months. No more crappy eating for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-13, 10:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,722
Posted By Hairy Hands

Body Image?

Thanks guys, now I don't feel so bad. To answer some questions/statements. I'm very muscular not fat however my waist has grown to a 38. My dr. wants me to get to a normal BMI and that's around 180....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-13, 08:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,722
Posted By Hairy Hands

Body Image?

I'm curious as to your experiences. I am 6'1, and I started loosing weight at 245 lbs. I'm down to 220 currently with a goal of 185 lbs. I have been built like a Linebacker all my adult life. I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,665
Posted By Hairy Hands

I have both a SWorks Tricross (decked out for...

I have both a SWorks Tricross (decked out for Rando rides, triple crank,lights, gen hub etc, 29lbs), and I also have a Colnago C50(campy11, $4000 climbing wheel set, etc,15lbs). The stiffest frame...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-24-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,923
Posted By Hairy Hands

My sWorks is a standard road 130.

My sWorks is a standard road 130.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-13, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By Hairy Hands

I just went thru this and should need the M4 cups...

I just went thru this and should need the M4 cups for a MegaExo crank. However do yourself a favor and find the right cranks instead. I got the megaExo cranks cause I could not find the FSA BB30...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,384
Posted By Hairy Hands

I never gave my pedals a thought until a few...

I never gave my pedals a thought until a few weeks ago. I use Speedplay Zeros, and I have 3 sets on different bikes. This particular set had 10k miles on them and were greased every 1000 miles or so....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-13, 07:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,552
Posted By Hairy Hands

If your looking for faster rolling tires the...

If your looking for faster rolling tires the width is not the issue, its more to do with the sidewall casing and tread compound the manufacturer chooses. Vittoria Rando Hypers are one of the faster...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-15-13, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,928
Posted By Hairy Hands

Thanks but I'm waiting on the all black version...

Thanks but I'm waiting on the all black version that is currently back ordered
Forum: Touring
07-15-13, 04:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,089
Posted By Hairy Hands

Save yourself a bunch of money and do it old...

Save yourself a bunch of money and do it old school. Bungee a sleeping bag to the handlebars, fill up a water bottle or 2, and put on your favorite backpack stuffed with what you want to take and go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Hairy Hands

Richardson bike mart is the only place to go. ...

Richardson bike mart is the only place to go. Don't let anyone touch it but Jack. He's their go to guy.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-13-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,480
Posted By Hairy Hands

Liposuction

Liposuction
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-08-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,928
Posted By Hairy Hands

Well, I figured out some of my problem. While...

Well, I figured out some of my problem. While doing routine maintence I noticed my BB30 crank was a bit stiff when turning it by hand. So when I tried to disassemble it I needed the strength of 5...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-08-13, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,301
Posted By Hairy Hands

Pulled my kids many times with a 10k Colnago, and...

Pulled my kids many times with a 10k Colnago, and my wife used a Trek Madone. No problems whatsoever. Get the bike that fits your style of riding and then add the kids and go! Any twitchy-ness you...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 33,490
Posted By Hairy Hands

Specialized Tri-Cross SWorks is perfect. I have...

Specialized Tri-Cross SWorks is perfect. I have one with generator hub, lights, rack and so on for Rando rides. They no longer make the carbon s works version but you can find the frames used on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-03-13, 01:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,928
Posted By Hairy Hands

Well as you can tell I was missing you:). Glad to...

Well as you can tell I was missing you:). Glad to hear your doing better. JP
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-02-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,928
Posted By Hairy Hands

I do have a more upright position on the...

I do have a more upright position on the Specalized for long distance comfort. I knew it would not accelerate as fast as the C50 but the bike does feel sluggish. I would bet the Specialized frame...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-01-13, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,928
Posted By Hairy Hands

What's slowing me down?

My racing Colnago weighs 16 lbs with tubular tires, my Rando bike weighs 29 lbs loaded with 35mm Vittoria Rando Hypers. Both frames carbon fiber. I am 2 mph slower overall on my Rando bike on the...
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