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Forum: Touring
03-19-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,009
Posted By RickD

I had the same problem i just lowered the cage...

I had the same problem i just lowered the cage with a small bracket about 6" of 1/4x1 aluminum flat bar with 3 holes spaced to match the cage mounting holes , this dropped the cage low enough to...
Forum: Touring
10-18-13, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4,834
Views: 2,639,647
Posted By RickD

346665346666 A couple pics from this weeks...

346665346666

A couple pics from this weeks short Fla keys trip
Forum: Touring
10-07-13, 04:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,148
Posted By RickD

No , No handling issues at all , ive attached a...

No , No handling issues at all , ive attached a pic with bags installed , really rides better with loaded bags up front
Forum: Touring
10-05-13, 06:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,148
Posted By RickD

Salsa Rack in the front , this is a very nice low...

Salsa Rack in the front , this is a very nice low rider rack , no issues fitting around brakes or fenders.
Tubus rear rack , no mods no mounting issues , excellent fit .
Forum: Touring
02-09-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,759
Posted By RickD

I run Conti Travel Contacts . 26 x 1.75 its a...

I run Conti Travel Contacts . 26 x 1.75 its a good size tire plenty of floatation , very durable , low rolling resistance, and i can still run fenders , just a thought .... Rick
Forum: Touring
11-17-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4,834
Views: 2,639,647
Posted By RickD

I just installed 2 stems and made a bare from a...

I just installed 2 stems and made a bare from a piece of 1" aluminum, I'll See if I've got a better pic
Forum: Touring
10-13-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4,834
Views: 2,639,647
Posted By RickD

My loaded disk trucker, from last weeks trip from...

My loaded disk trucker, from last weeks trip from Key largo to Key West and back
Forum: Touring
06-17-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By RickD

Very nice you'll love it, mine is working out...

Very nice you'll love it, mine is working out nicely
Forum: Touring
06-09-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

I have not weighted it yet, but I'm guessing...

I have not weighted it yet, but I'm guessing fully rigged but no panniers or gear, about 33-35 lbs
Forum: Touring
06-09-12, 06:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

No problem at all, almost like they were built...

No problem at all, almost like they were built just for this bike.
Forum: Touring
06-01-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

The flyer dampens the road vibration really well,...

The flyer dampens the road vibration really well, but the springs are really stiff, you are not bouncing up and down when you are riding, its hard to tell the springs are there until you need them....
Forum: Touring
05-30-12, 08:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

here are a few more

here are a few more
Forum: Touring
05-30-12, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

Turns out a lot of my pics are to big i'll try to...

Turns out a lot of my pics are to big i'll try to shrink them down, these are mostly phone pics......
MM718 that is a Brooks flyer i worked out reallly well pretty comfy
...
Forum: Touring
05-30-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

Here is a few pics, it wont let me do more than 5...

Here is a few pics, it wont let me do more than 5 for some reason
Forum: Touring
05-29-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

Here is a couple of better pics of the double...

Here is a couple of better pics of the double stem and accessory bar
Forum: Touring
05-29-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

I'll try to get a closeup pic, the mirror is a...

I'll try to get a closeup pic, the mirror is a mirrycle mirror it has an expanding plug that holds it in the bar end, for the accessory bar i just used a piece of 1" alluminium tubing.
The ride went...
Forum: Touring
05-25-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,915
Posted By RickD

Trucker is loaded for my first mini tour

I'm heading out in the morning from Suffolk Va. heading to Rodathe Nc. on the outer banks, the returning thru Manteo and back to Suffolk, about 250 miles in 4 days, we will be camping along the way,...
Forum: Touring
04-26-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

Found my bars and stem on the porch when i got...

Found my bars and stem on the porch when i got home today, got everything put together in a few hours, i reran the shifter cables under the tape and out at the stem.

I still need to do some...
Forum: Touring
04-25-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

THANKS!! great info.

THANKS!! great info.
Forum: Touring
04-25-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

Looks good i really went back and forth on...

Looks good i really went back and forth on installing trekking bars, i still might try them if i can't
get comfortable with the drops. i just was't sure with the narrow grip when on the brakes and...
Forum: Touring
04-24-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

[QUOTE=TenThousandSuns;14138910]Stripped down my...

[QUOTE=TenThousandSuns;14138910]Stripped down my Sutra and started building the Trucker up yesterday. So far so good. Still waiting on some parts in the mail.

Looking good, keep us posted on...
Forum: Touring
04-24-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

I'm still waiting om bars and saddle buti did get...

I'm still waiting om bars and saddle buti did get my rack, cages, pedals and fenders, It took a little creative bending to get the front fender stays over the calipers but in the end they turned out...
Forum: Touring
04-22-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

Ok i had time today to play with the 700c wheels,...

Ok i had time today to play with the 700c wheels, my 29er wheels with 2.2 tires will not fit but after doing some measuring 32-35 should fit fine and unless you've got really big feet toe overlap...
Forum: Touring
04-20-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

chefisaac, the bike, shipping and tax was $1400...

chefisaac,
the bike, shipping and tax was $1400 even, well woth it i think , and as a side not the drive train on this bike is smoother than my cannondale, really nice.
Forum: Touring
04-19-12, 10:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

Seeker, I was not sure of the 26" wheels...

Seeker,
I was not sure of the 26" wheels either, but they ride good and look good, i haven't tried yet but i think 700c will fit in this frame rear triangle and fork looks to be the same size, i...
Forum: Touring
04-19-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

Ive ordered a flyer also, not that impressed with...

Ive ordered a flyer also, not that impressed with the stock one
Forum: Touring
04-19-12, 07:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

Sorry the bike is a 52, the bars are 38cm, i'll...

Sorry the bike is a 52, the bars are 38cm, i'll take a look at the cowbell 3s thanks
Forum: Touring
04-19-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,197
Posted By RickD

Just picked up a Surly Disk Trucker

Seem to be a really nice bike so far, but one thing i need to change are the bars, the ones that came on the bike are really narrow ( size 52 ) and Ive got really wide shoulders.

Ive considered...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 06:14 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 22,179
Posted By RickD

Rockymounts Euro Pitchfork trays on RhinoRacks...

Rockymounts Euro Pitchfork trays on RhinoRacks very quiet and low profile
http://www.rickdd.com/IMG_20110911_155811__Copy_.jpg
http://www.rickdd.com/jsw__20_.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 611
Posted By RickD

168 lbs. total, 140 was in the first 10 months...

168 lbs. total, 140 was in the first 10 months its taken the next 10 months to loose the rest, i trying to loose another 30
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 799,557
Posted By RickD

Its been a while so I thought I'd post an updated...

Its been a while so I thought I'd post an updated Pic, right after finishing a 54 mile ride
From Yorktown down the colonial parkway to Colonial Williamsburg and on down the parkway to Jamestown and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10,425
Views: 3,363,189
Posted By RickD

Here's mine looks like all the rest, I've done a...

Here's mine looks like all the rest, I've done a few upgrades since this pic was taken
Romin Saddle, Fizik post, Look Keo 2 Max pedals , GP 4000 s and a 11-25 power dome cassette.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-11, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By RickD

CRAZY bike race in Chile

http://vimeo.com/9970489
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,360
Posted By RickD

My Current Rides CAAD10-4 and Specialized...

My Current Rides CAAD10-4 and Specialized Rockhopper 29
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-20-11, 07:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,580
Posted By RickD

Perfectly normal, i only count the lows as weight...

Perfectly normal, i only count the lows as weight loss, it's nothing for me to hit a new low then the next day weight 3-4-5 lbs more, then after a week or so i'll hit another low then back up....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-11, 05:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,580
Posted By RickD

That is awesome you have to feel great, can't...

That is awesome you have to feel great, can't wait to get there myself ............
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27,405
Views: 18,483,248
Posted By RickD

This is my 2011 CAAD10 - 4 i picked up in Oct. so...

This is my 2011 CAAD10 - 4 i picked up in Oct. so far its been a great ride
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 776
Posted By RickD

excellent,, well done !!

excellent,, well done !!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-24-10, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,604
Posted By RickD

I'm content with a 1000 cal. A day diet and no...

I'm content with a 1000 cal. A day diet and no bypass a little protien and lots of fruits and vegies
Ive lost 162# in one year tomarrow
It takes food to burn fat , its like burning wet wood it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-23-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 695
Posted By RickD

FitDay.com (www.fitday.com)

FitDay.com (www.fitday.com)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,487
Posted By RickD

First off my post was not advice, just what has...

First off my post was not advice, just what has worked for me, i have 3 of my friend who are using the same approach and are showing similar results .

My doctor was against my diet plan at first...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,487
Posted By RickD

Exercise, Well for the first 3 months ( 60lbs...

Exercise,
Well for the first 3 months ( 60lbs ) i didn't exercise at all, i was to fat and it was to cold outside, but in March i bought a beach cruiser bike and started riding around the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,487
Posted By RickD

Thankgiving last year i weighed 388 lbs, the day...

Thankgiving last year i weighed 388 lbs, the day after i put myself on a diet 1000 cals. a day of those calories 50% are protein 30% fats 20% carbs ( fruits and vegies only, no grains, breads or...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-18-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By RickD

My goal is to be below 200 by March 2011

My goal is to be below 200 by March 2011
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-17-10, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By RickD

well that was easy

well that was easy
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-17-10, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By RickD

testing mine also

testing mine also
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 799,557
Posted By RickD

Update: Im still at it, I'm down a total of 153...

Update: Im still at it, I'm down a total of 153 lbs so far 50 more to go.
I Ordered me a new road bike to celebrate 150lbs gone.
last blood test
A1-C : 5.4
cholesterol : ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-10, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 799,557
Posted By RickD

I started right before thanksgiving 2009 at 388#...

I started right before thanksgiving 2009 at 388# i removed all processed sugar from my diet and limited my calorie intake to 800 -1200 a day, keeping my calories at 50% protien 30% fat 20% carbs...
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