Originally Posted by
velojym
Awesome!
I'm down about 120 lbs, myself, after reaching right about 370 last Summer.
As to your earlier posted issue, my bike... the one I have most of my miles on, and all my centuries, had gummed up brifters after sitting for well over a decade while I got married and fat.
They seemed to respond well to a flush/lube, but on today's ride my right one was still a little squirrely. As I'm planning to completely revamp the bike in the not too distant future, I went ahead and ordered some 2x9 Sora brifters
to get me through 'til then.
Keep those pedals turning!
Cool beans on the 2x9. I chose to keep the 3x7 on the Cannondale, and after cleaning the brifters, the bike will go back on the trainer and stay. It is the bike I crashed on, and my mind is not up to riding that bike outdoors anymore.
I am very glad I chose the compact 50/34 crankset, and paired it with 11-32 cassette. 2x10 on the Old Friend 1986 KHS Fiero. I'm finding I rarely use the the 34. I could probably settle for a 1x drivetrain.
14 months ago, at 378, I couldn't even ride on my trainer. Terrified I was going to fall over. I'm glad I chose surgery, as it is a tool to get me where I need to be. After the initial weight loss, the rest is on me. Period. I've already met and exceeded my surgeon's expectations. And now, I'm reconsidering my weight goals. This might push me under 200. A number I didn't feel comfortable at 25 years ago, the last time I was that weight...
Thanks Brother! You are an inspiration as well!