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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,469
Posted By wvridgerider

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 698
Posted By wvridgerider

Well it happened. Got in 10 miles on Jan 1 then...

Well it happened. Got in 10 miles on Jan 1 then another 10 on the 2nd. Knee is a little tight on the top of the pedal stroke and the arch of my foot is at the pedal axle.
I believe it really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 698
Posted By wvridgerider

Thanks everyone for the support. I can get around...

Thanks everyone for the support. I can get around without the cane, although I will take it if I am walking quite a bit which isnt far for me. Just went outside and cleaned some leaves.
The surgeon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 698
Posted By wvridgerider

New knee

Knee got replaced November 7. I hope to be on the bike Jan1 and I believe this will happen. Only gripe is not being able to get a good night sleep in bed. Three weeks in and they bent the knee 107...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 873
Posted By wvridgerider

I have been on flats a while now. The new large...

I have been on flats a while now.
The new large platform pedals are great.
Myself I like the metal pins, your feet stick to them.
I have a pair of Shimano Saints which are kinda concave and are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,120
Posted By wvridgerider

Of the last Velocity wheels I built, they run...

Of the last Velocity wheels I built, they run batches off. I ordered Cliffhangars for my new bike I am building. It took 6 weeks. Contact Velocity is your best bet.
My Velocity wheels I built, 36...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-05-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,701
Posted By wvridgerider

Thats promising. I too dont do eshifting,...

Thats promising. I too dont do eshifting, tubeless on the road but enjoy tying bead headed nymphs.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,243
Posted By wvridgerider

Just get a nice steel frame and fork. Have a 36...

Just get a nice steel frame and fork. Have a 36 spoke rear wheel built for you and forget it. I weigh 290 been there fr a while, ride a Gunnar Crosshairs and built my own 36 spoke wheels, 105 hubs...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-22, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,383
Posted By wvridgerider

I am 290. Been there for a while. I am fond of...

I am 290. Been there for a while. I am fond of the Shimano cranks, not the hollow tech. I have an XT and a GRX double on two different bikes. I have a converted SLX triple to a 1X in my parts box....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,569
Posted By wvridgerider

Check out this site I have a Gunnar Crosshairs...

Check out this site
I have a Gunnar Crosshairs adnd just ordered a Rock TourII frame so that is the frames on the link...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-22, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5,365
Views: 3,767,778
Posted By wvridgerider

Another Gunnar on its way

Well this is a great bike, fit and like everything about it. So I ordered another Gunnar frame and fork, a Rocktour II. The color of the month is dark blue pearl same as the Crosshairs so it will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,990
Posted By wvridgerider

Just think, if there is another Carrington...

Just think, if there is another Carrington Event,I can still ride my bike that has mechanical shifting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,409
Posted By wvridgerider

I have been on my Gunnar 8 years and it is a...

I have been on my Gunnar 8 years and it is a wonderful riding bike.
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5,365
Views: 3,767,778
Posted By wvridgerider

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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-14-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 265
Posted By wvridgerider

You might want to contact these guys, they are...

You might want to contact these guys, they are well versed in the area, New River Bikes (http://www.newriverbikes.com/)
I just completed the Greenbriar river trail from Cass to Lewisburg. It was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,025
Posted By wvridgerider

Retired

I did it, today is my retirement date and Friday was my last day. Got in a 40 mile ride this morning so it is time to start piling the miles on. Greenbriar River trail next week, going to a frame...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,839
Posted By wvridgerider

Myself I am 290,6'1". I have been this weight for...

Myself I am 290,6'1". I have been this weight for some years now. Plan on retiring the end of May and focus on riding and getting rid of the stress of work. I have been a clydesdale since I first...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,807
Posted By wvridgerider

I would get a steel bike with a good, greatest of...

I would get a steel bike with a good, greatest of wheels. I like Surly, I have had a Karate Monkey for 9 years and I was an aggressive rider. I weighed 270 at that time, 290 now shamefully but it has...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-03-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By wvridgerider

West Virginia

Here is a link to very informative rides around West Virginia. I live in western WV and cycled all over.
https://www.cyclingscenicwv.com
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,231
Posted By wvridgerider

I wouldn't spend that much if I were you. What...

I wouldn't spend that much if I were you. What kind of riding are you going to do? Your head will spin trying to figure it out. My favorite bike I believe I ever had is my Surly Karate Monkey. I had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,231
Posted By wvridgerider

How long have you been riding? Just make sure the...

How long have you been riding? Just make sure the bike fits well. You can spend a thousand and it would be better than those if it fits you well
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