irclean

Hello from London, Ontario! I am definitely a Clydesdale. 6'0" and 293 lbs. I suffered a spinal fracture in 2006, then got another big surprise in 2007 - a new son! I guess a broken back only slowed me down so much But I digress... Raising a son when I'm already in my 40's made me think that I want to lose some weight so that maybe I'll be around to see him grow up. Also, and perhaps more importantly, I want to set a good example by living a healthy, active lifestyle. Cycling seemed to fit the bill perfectly. I hadn't ridden a bike for many years and I decided on a department store hybrid. In retrospect I would have bought something much nicer from my LBS (which I've used to accessorize my bike). I plan to do just that once my son grows out of the seat and graduates to a trail-a-bike. I also bought a used beater which I've been fixing up to use for transportation to and from school (I'm re-training after my accident). I plan to ride right through the winter. Wish me luck!

Coinpurse

I'm 5'9" and 205 pounds. I ride over 100 miles a week and run on average 15 miles per week. I was 252 pounds when I started this two or so years ago. I feel great and my wife is happy with my results and my commitment.

I ride a 2009 Specailized Roubaix Comp, all Shimano 105. Great bike for me.

All you tall guys, 6' and over, should not consider yourselves Clydesdales at 200 pounds, that is probably a good healthy weight for y'all.

DM27

6-4 265 or so and falling. I just started getting into riding at the urging of a buddy who is a competitive mountain bike racer and a small guy. I'd love to get back down to around 220. Here's my less than 2 month old, entry level ride...Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc 29er. I'll try to get a pic of my actual bike, but this is it.

Varina Drag

Hi all. I'm 6'1", started riding a week ago at 231 and I'm down 4-5 since then, so so far, so good. Got into riding to shed some of the 45 lbs I've put on over the last 8 years or do. Shooting for the 200 lb mark, so maybe not all of the extra weight will be dropped but who knows! I ride a 2010 Specialized Allez and I've loved all 96 miles I've put on it so far.

recbob

evening everyone. Guess I qualify, 6'2" 215. Got back into riding last year, was about 225.
have gotten down to 205 when I rode regularly.
I ride several bikes, a 71 royce union 10SP road bike, a 98 royce union mtb, and my new ride 08 schwinn trailway.
I got back in to riding because doctor and wife said high blood pressure would kill me. so far I've lost weight but still haven't done much about the pressure.

jk_surgeonfish

5'8" 207. Used to ride but stopped for 3 years or so. Got back on bike on Aug 3rd, 09 and up till today I put in 238 miles. I've dropped 7 lbs so far this month. Combo of riding and lifting. Feels good to be back on the bike. Riding a 04 (i think that is the year) Specialized Allez Sport. Also ride Trek T100 Tandem with trail-a-bike plus a burley double trailer behind that. 3 kids and a dog in tow. The tandem with all the kids and dog will put the hurt on. 15 miles on that and I'm done.

Henry44

Hello,

Started to ride a bit last fall on a used Trek 1220 (I think) that was a bit small for my size. Liked biking so much I bought a Specialized Sequoia this Spring. Have approximately 800 miles on it plus a couple hundred more on a trainer (I know..doesn't count). Have had a few issues with rear wheel not staying true. A lot has to do with not paying attention to pot holes and such...and weight. Other than that, I love my bike. I'm 6'4" and north of 250. Have seen some inch(s) come off and have no idea if I've lost weight...I'd like to think so, but refuse to step on a scale.

My cardio and strength on the road has improved so much I can't even believe it. Used to crawl up some nearby hills at around 6 mph. Took the same hills last Sunday at 15. Put in anywhere from 50 to 80 miles per week so long as the weather cooperates. Did a century a couple weeks ago as a fund raiser with a good friend breaking the breeze for me on about 80 miles of it.

My goal? Lose some weight. I'd like to hit 200, but that is fairly lofty. I like the occasional beer and love burgers.

viccuus

I'm 6'1" and 200 lbs, so I'm right on the cusp. I've been a serious commuter now for over 6 years and if the speed with which I go through parts is any indication, I really belong in this group. I'm particularly fond of track bikes so I've had to always spring for the expensive and over-built parts because all the trendy, feather-weight parts used by those danged kids breaks so fast when I use them. I also build all of my own bikes and being a clydesdale always adds at least $50 to a build due to the extra beefy parts I have to use. I've so far torn the bottom bracket out of two fixed gears because of the extra torque I put on the frame when I start and stop. I'm more than happy to answer any questions people have on recommended parts. I've used quite a few over the years.

MrTwister

I am 35, 6'5" and 250-260ish. After having two bikes stolen (and old Balance 250 and a DimondBack Pro-Comp) I have managed to hold on to my GT Avalanche for a while and love it. I ride to work to avoid all the traffic going into the base and because I love to ride. Have seen a better fit in my clothes in the last few weeks. Would love to get a road bike, but never had one and can't find any out here to test. Would love to be able to build my own but that can wait until I retire in a few years from the Navy not much space to store all the bikes on the ship. By the way, anyone done any biking in Africa?

Saint1970

My name is Saint and I am 6 ft 275 and I ride a Ridley Excalibur all carbon bike with Sram Rival components, fulcum 7 wheels and a Fizik Aliante seat. The best bike I have ever had

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Tabogon

It is the Giro D'Italia. I really love their bikes, they have a simple and beautiful design.

ZmanKC

I'm 56 and have had 6 knee surgeries (2 left, 4 right) including a knee replacement. The knee replacement precludes most athletic endeavors. At 5'-11" I had balooned up to 288 lbs at the start of the year.

I decided to start walking and watching what I ate in the hope of loosing weight. This was going fairly well but was starting to take a toll on my knees. I hadn't really been cycling in 15 years. My wife had given away my el cheapo hybrid so I thought I'd get something halfway decent.

I ended up with a Giant Cypress DX in late March. So far I've managed to put on 920 miles and am down to 233 lbs. I'd love to get under 200 but would be satisfied if I could get under 210 and stay there.

Cycling is easier on my knees than walking but I still experience some "discomfort". This has limited my rides to a maximum of 25 miles so far. I'd like to go further but don't want to end up injuring myself and not being able to ride at all.

ezekielbulver

6 ft, 230lbs. I started cycling last year to do something between the end of ski season and the beginning of ski season on a Cannondale Road Warrior 3. I recently upgraded to a Trek Madone 4.7 and I'm loving it. I generally hit between 80 and 100 miles a week. Wish I had time for more.

novasystem

A hulking Clyde from Cedarhurst, NY....I've been lurking or months now, and can finally participate.

6'1" 250lbs 48 years old

2008 Bianchi Via Nirone (Ultegra/105/FSA mix)

My good friend got me back into cycling at the end of last summer, and somehow talked me into committing to a century on Oct 4th of this year...we'll see how THAT goes! So far rough, but improving. Prior to last summer I last rode about 13 years ago...when I was about 60 lbs lighter LOL.

Crazy88s

Woohoo! I'm so glad I found this forum!

I'm 33 years, married to a fabulous woman (who is also a cyclist) and from Atlanta, GA. I'm definitely a big guy. At the beginning of the year I weighed close to 400 pounds but now I am down to 324. My goal is to be around 240 by next summer. I've always loved cycling but my weight was hindering me. I'm now comfortable enough to start riding again and have planned a 25 mile bike ride for charity this October.

I'm still too nervous to ride on actual roads. I much prefer trails.

Here's a recent photo of me and my bike on my first ride in close to 6 years.

MGtrack

Fantastic results so far. Keep going -- and welcome!

turbo2L

I'm down to 213 today from 220 a bit over a month ago. 199 here I come!

sharky nrk

new clyde here, 216 at 5'11. I got into cycling as my weight lifting partners can't run (I used to run typically 15-20 mpw) so they started riding. I tagged along on a walmart bike and that sucked so I got a decent bike. Put about 200 miles on her in 2 weeks and then cracked a rear wheel (big impact) so she in the bike shop for two weeks and that really sucks. But anyways here I am.

Oidar

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Well, here. Let me help you out.

I'm 48 years old, 6' tall and 440lbs!

I have a Raliegh Venture 4.0 with maybe 11 miles on it. If it could talk, I'm sure it would say "Why ME!"

Obviously, I'm hoping to lose major weight.

All you 200 - 220 lb guys, relax, and have another brownie!

You feel sorry for a man with one foot, until you meet a man with no legs!

Oidar

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That's fantastic! Congratulations!

Can I PM you? I have some questions.

Thanks, Gene

Neil_B

Why aren't you riding that bike? "Bikes are safe hanging in a garage, but that's not what bikes are made for."

Oidar

I had a little minor outpatient surgery 5 weeks ago, & I just got cleared by the Doc to ride. My first meaningful ride was 3.5 miles, and my second was 7 miles. It's rained for the last 3 days but I'm hoping to get into at least a 4 - 5 mile per trip, 3 - 5 days a week routine.