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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,946
Posted By GreenKLR

You may have hit the nail on the head with your...

You may have hit the nail on the head with your comment about family ride status.. I am just going to ride around the top of the hill I live on. I may never go past that point.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-12, 11:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,946
Posted By GreenKLR

Yep, I have been spending lot of time there too.....

Yep, I have been spending lot of time there too.. On of the nice things about looking to buy something is the looking... once you buy it then you are like.. what am I going to do now????
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,946
Posted By GreenKLR

Thanks for the comments. I keep seeingcomments...

Thanks for the comments. I keep seeingcomments about parts quality but the bike direct bike uses Shimano Deores same as a Gary Fisher..same shifts, BD has a SUNTOUR crank same size and tooth...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-12, 07:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,946
Posted By GreenKLR

Bikes Direct or LBS opinions please, ( no flame posts)

I have been doing a lot of looking and researching and did some riding. I like the trek Gary Fischer 8.4 DS. I found a BD Motobecane with virtually the same componets for $410 less.
I know you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-18-12, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 49,058
Posted By GreenKLR

great review, I was looking at them today. I...

great review, I was looking at them today. I really like how they felt rding around. This really helped.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,239
Posted By GreenKLR

Yeah but my wife knows I like cheese cake... if I...

Yeah but my wife knows I like cheese cake... if I get to close she will buy that or cheese itz....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-12, 09:15 AM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,239
Posted By GreenKLR

I am doing the online deal. It was 3 months for...

I am doing the online deal. It was 3 months for 56 bones. So far it has been suprisingly easy. just make sure you add your points up..
I am riding my motorcycle to the LBS today to do some try outs...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-12, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By GreenKLR

Sorry, southern NH or Northern Ma. Thanks, I...

Sorry, southern NH or Northern Ma.
Thanks, I was just digging, I have passed a lot of group rides and have not seen 4 or 5 fat guys on bikes( I never thought of it as a fat group or a slow group)......
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-12, 05:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By GreenKLR

Clyesdale rides

I know it is still February but I was wondering does anyone do specific Clyesdale rides? THe LBSs that I have visited all have orginized rides but those guys all look like they are on the Tour de...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By GreenKLR

I was fit for shoes at the LBS with my bike at...

I was fit for shoes at the LBS with my bike at the store.... now (4 years later), riding a trainer with regular pedals and tennis shoes I have no discomfort..
hindsight being 20 - 20, after a few...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,239
Posted By GreenKLR

started WW a few weeks ago. I am down 9 LBS and I...

started WW a few weeks ago. I am down 9 LBS and I am hitting the excersie bike 4 to 5 days a week. I like the fact I can still have beer and pizza, just not a 12 pack and 6 pieces...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-12, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By GreenKLR

Back for round 3

I was on here about 4 or 5 years ago (amazing it has been that long) started riding, my left foot got screwed up quit, started again, foot screwed up again.. quit sold bike and trainer and the whole...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-14-12, 11:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,660
Posted By GreenKLR

I love cheez-its... if they get close they are...

I love cheez-its... if they get close they are not safe...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By GreenKLR

I took your advice and set up in front of the TV...

I took your advice and set up in front of the TV and played Call of Duty 4 on line. I set te trainer up at a resonable tension (for me) and a pace of 70 rpm or so and then rode for 35 minutes untill...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-22-08, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By GreenKLR

2 hours? Holy crap, I would be bored out of my...

2 hours? Holy crap, I would be bored out of my skull. I have been able to do it for 45 minutes to an hour and that was hard for me. Thanks for info.
Lee
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-08, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By GreenKLR

How to use a trainer??

OK so how do you use your trianer? For how long and how do much do you vary your speeds/intensity?
Biggest question is how do you not get bored out of your skull??
Lee
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,281
Posted By GreenKLR

Since I am a returning noob I will post mine. ...

Since I am a returning noob I will post mine.

Loose 50 lbs. Back to 190 maybe...
Really learn how to ride a road bike and do some fairly serious miles. Sounds dumb but I have never
ridden...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-20-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By GreenKLR

Pain is in the Metatarsal area of the middle...

Pain is in the Metatarsal area of the middle toes.
I dont get the numbness so much as just a real shap pain that stays after riding. WHen I quit last year it took about 3 weeks for the pain to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By GreenKLR

What to do with slightly used Equipment?

AM I blind? Did I miss a flea market forum here? I am sure everyone else has slightly used stuff they bought that is to good to just throw away.
Lee
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-20-08, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By GreenKLR

Guys, Thanks for the info. Right now I am using...

Guys, Thanks for the info. Right now I am using shimano pedels and Nike mountain shoes. My cleats and pedels and seat and all where set up at a LBS . Once that happend I thought great but the pain...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-19-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By GreenKLR

Pedal help needed

OK so I have rode my bike on the trainer for a week and my foot is starting to hurt again. I have to abandon my bike shoes for sneakers and I probably have to go back to pedals and toe clip. Does...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-13-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 664
Posted By GreenKLR

Real bad pain in left foot behind my toes. My...

Real bad pain in left foot behind my toes. My cleats where not set up right and my shoes probably dont fit the best. I need wides. But at the same time I had a pair of hiking boots that never broke...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-08, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 664
Posted By GreenKLR

Back to try again.

I started riding last year. Rode 3 days a week in my basement on a trainer in the winter and then started
riding on the road when it warmed up. Then did something to my foot. Either my bike shoes or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-07, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By GreenKLR

I never heard of the Knee Savers. Thanks for the...

I never heard of the Knee Savers. Thanks for the tip.
I did get my cleats set up but have had no time to try them out. It wont be till next week. I did look at fdifferent pedals, wider pedals that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By GreenKLR

I am going to go to the LBS this week to see what...

I am going to go to the LBS this week to see what they say. I will be a bit pissed if I need to buy new shoes..the Nikes where 90 and the pedels where 50...
I may just go with old style toe clips...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-07, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By GreenKLR

Foot pain question

I did not get in to riding like I had hoped earlier in the year due to a few things but the major issue is my left foot right behind my toes was freaking killing me after I rode.
I wear Nike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-07, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 674
Posted By GreenKLR

I picked up inserts for my shoes from the LBS,...

I picked up inserts for my shoes from the LBS, for some reason my foot right above my toes was hurting pretty bad. These inserts are ment to minimize it. I need to go have the shims put in too but I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 674
Posted By GreenKLR

Thanks, I know I am a bit sore in the calfs...

Thanks, I know I am a bit sore in the calfs today.
I am guessing that a good cadence is about 60?
Lee
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-07, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 674
Posted By GreenKLR

I feel like a puss..NOOB checking in

Well we finally got some decent weather when I had time off so I got my Bianci out and finally rode on the road vice the trainer..
Holy crap I thought... this is hard... I have not ridden a bike on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,306
Posted By GreenKLR

I found the same thing in Euro Motorcylce gear....

I found the same thing in Euro Motorcylce gear. My IXS gear made in Sweden is all 4 and 5 xl and my China made gear is XL....
I am 5'10" 235..
the MOOBs comment cracked me up.
Lee
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-07, 05:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By GreenKLR

Collage ? Pro? Just curious and good luck. Like...

Collage ? Pro? Just curious and good luck.
Like the other guy said , drunk or sober, I have nevwer said I would do a triathalon...
Let us know how you do.
LJ
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-07, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,018
Posted By GreenKLR

Cycling shorts question...dont laugh

I am just getting back in to this. I have been riding my trainer for going on 3 weeks and I have a pair of cycling shorts. They fit ok in the butt area but seeing as I am a clyde I am 5'10" with...
Forum: Northeast
03-12-07, 04:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 927
Posted By GreenKLR

I found a used bike at work and bought my...

I found a used bike at work and bought my accessories and trainer from Soughegan Cycles in Millford , NH.
Real nice people and nice shop.
LJ
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 11,385
Posted By GreenKLR

Droppped the initial 10 pounds, I am at 238 as of...

Droppped the initial 10 pounds, I am at 238 as of yesterday.
LJ
Forum: Northeast
03-01-07, 04:06 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,926
Posted By GreenKLR

Once I am ready I will definitly give you a shout...

Once I am ready I will definitly give you a shout and do some riding.
LJ
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-07, 03:49 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 11,385
Posted By GreenKLR

Can I get in on this? If so then my Feb weight...

Can I get in on this? If so then my Feb weight would be 247.
Thanks,
LJ
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-07, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,704
Posted By GreenKLR

Thanks, I will be able to ride it so that will...

Thanks, I will be able to ride it so that will help plus there is a good LBS that sells Bianchi so it will be good for sevice if needed.
Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-07, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,704
Posted By GreenKLR

2001 Bianchi campione, how much is it worth??

Looking to get in to biking and been looking at lot of bikes and friend wants to up grade his bike so I could pick up his 2001 Bianchi Campione for my first road bike if it fits me.
If the price...
Forum: Northeast
02-19-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 927
Posted By GreenKLR

I hit Norms in Keene, no bikes till april. I went...

I hit Norms in Keene, no bikes till april. I went to Cycleworks in Fitchburg yesterday and Naults on Saturday. Both places have a good selection and the people where very decent and helpful.
Now I...
Forum: Northeast
02-19-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,926
Posted By GreenKLR

I live 2 miles off 119 right by rt 101. That...

I live 2 miles off 119 right by rt 101.
That is one reason I thought a bike would be good. cause 119 is such a good bike road. hilly but nothing to kill you on that strech and wide too. If you want...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-17-07, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By GreenKLR

I went to two more shops today. The first I was...

I went to two more shops today. The first I was there 15 min and no one even said hello and there was only one other person there. I was in a bit of a rush so I did not bother to ask questions. THen...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-17-07, 06:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By GreenKLR

Thanks again for all the adivce. I have been to 5...

Thanks again for all the adivce. I have been to 5 shops so far an plan on hitting 2 more to day for "just looing and asking questions". I want to buy now and I have to keep my impulse personality in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-07, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By GreenKLR

Thanks for the info. My plan is to ride 20 min...

Thanks for the info.
My plan is to ride 20 min a day on a trainer on my work days (I work 13 hours a day with a 2 hour commute 3 days a week) and then on my weekends maybe 20 to 30 a day 2 to 3...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-07, 09:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By GreenKLR

Advice and Help needed for bike selection, Please

Ok,
I know it is posted in here and there are probably a hundred threads that have the info I am after but after searching around for awile I am just going to ask for some advice. (that plus every...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-07, 08:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,653
Posted By GreenKLR

I am at 5' 10" and 245 and planning on picking up...

I am at 5' 10" and 245 and planning on picking up a bike soon.
No picts yet, I will wait till I get the bike. Reading these posts are proof it is possible and an insperation. Do you wonder if...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,927
Posted By GreenKLR

I tried to post but page 6 fails to open. ...

I tried to post but page 6 fails to open.
Anyways I am at 245 and am planning on getting a bike here soon. I have been to 3 shops and continue to do my research on the links for info. BIkes have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By GreenKLR

That was funny, my firt ride this spring will...

That was funny, my firt ride this spring will probably be just like that...minus the hill..
LJ
Forum: Northeast
02-15-07, 03:35 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,926
Posted By GreenKLR

I am right at the Ashby/Rindge area just off 119....

I am right at the Ashby/Rindge area just off 119. I am planning on getting a bike in the next month or so and will be doing most of my riding on 119 till I get in condition.
LJ
Forum: Northeast
02-12-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 927
Posted By GreenKLR

About 20 min south east of Peterbrough. I go to...

About 20 min south east of Peterbrough.
I go to Keene a lot so I will stop at Norms, Thanks.
LJ
Forum: Northeast
02-11-07, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 927
Posted By GreenKLR

Good Bike shop in Manchester NH area?

I am looking for a good bike shop in the keene/Manchester/Nashua area. I am pretty much in the middle.
I am looking for a road bike that I dont need to take a 2nd mortgage on my housse for and a...
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