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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-22, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By GMoser85

Yes, I am riding the Salsa Horsethief. The fork...

Yes, I am riding the Salsa Horsethief. The fork is a fox float series, and the rear is a fox float rp2.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By GMoser85

Thank you, I will have to get that pump or one...

Thank you, I will have to get that pump or one that goes up higher. Manual says no more than 300 psi for the shock.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-22, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By GMoser85

MTB Shocks

Hey as bigger riders, how does everyone else do with sag? My pump goes to 150psi and even at that I'm past the 20% sag on the rear shock.

If I keep going past what the pump reads, will I hurt the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,448
Posted By GMoser85

Depends, commuting, weekly usually. Otherwise,...

Depends, commuting, weekly usually. Otherwise, every ride I check the tires.
Forum: Triathlon
08-15-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By GMoser85

Wow, I'm from HB. I did the OC Tri in May, much...

Wow, I'm from HB. I did the OC Tri in May, much harder than my first one. That's much faster than me on the swim. I need to focus like that in the pool. I have done more for endurance, not as much on...
Forum: Triathlon
08-03-22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By GMoser85

Thanks! Yes swim is my weakest event and I...

Thanks! Yes swim is my weakest event and I defiantly lose time on there, I have the same thought on losing a little time there isn't bad as I have plenty of time to make it up. This last Tri I...
Forum: Triathlon
08-03-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By GMoser85

I try to run on grass, dirt, gravel or something...

I try to run on grass, dirt, gravel or something besides pavement when I run. I feel it in my joints much more running on asphalt. Some say shoes make a difference. I have 3 pairs now and went...
Forum: Triathlon
08-03-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By GMoser85

8 mile run was just a run. I have done a 20 mile...

8 mile run was just a run. I have done a 20 mile ride run 6 and keep a 10 min pace, I'm in the Seattle area so nothing is flat. I want to get my Olympic under 3 hours. Yes pool is hard to really use...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,199
Posted By GMoser85

Cramps, been getting them all my life in my feet,...

Cramps, been getting them all my life in my feet, especially at night. My uncle also and what helped him is mustard and IB PROFAIN. 1 in the morning and at night (though not good for recovery after...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,290
Posted By GMoser85

I dropped over 20lbs from March 2020-July 2020...

I dropped over 20lbs from March 2020-July 2020 purely on cycling. I ate EVERYTHING (minimum a gallon of ice cream in a week, plus desserts I made with my daughters and ex-wife) and drank not nightly...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,290
Posted By GMoser85

I agree to the cycling food in your mouth to help...

I agree to the cycling food in your mouth to help lose weight thought there is more to it than just how much you eat. What is more important than how much. You won't overdo it on fruits, vegetables...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

I did end up buying some shimano brakes and they...

I did end up buying some shimano brakes and they bolted right on, which was in the end a cheaper solution and much easier. They are working great without any issues. Thank you all for the help.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

Pressurizing the system by pulling the plunger...

Pressurizing the system by pulling the plunger out to get the air out and then pushing it back in with the oil. One is syringe is closed either on the caliper or the handle. I was following the video...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-18-22, 07:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

It's a bit engrained. Being around cars and a dad...

It's a bit engrained. Being around cars and a dad who will fix anything motorized, always something laying around to "upgrade" something else that breaks. I did give up on them as it was going to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-14-22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

I let out the excess oil, the handle is still...

I let out the excess oil, the handle is still very soft and every time I try to pressurize the system, it sucks all the oil in the syringe and the air doesn't stop when trying to bleed the handle....
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By GMoser85

Will do, Thank you!

Will do, Thank you!
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

Thank you. I will give this a try and go from...

Thank you. I will give this a try and go from there.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

thank you. I will try to let out excess oil...

thank you. I will try to let out excess oil through bleed port and if that doesn't work I will upgrade to these brakes. The bracket looks like the one on the bike now, just for the elixir.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

Will these bolt right on and line up? More the...

Will these bolt right on and line up? More the mounting to the frame.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-22, 10:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

The pistons. I didnt leave the bleed blocker in...

The pistons. I didnt leave the bleed blocker in while doing the handle, I put the pads in. After taking pads out, I cannot get pistons to go back down to put pads on and go over rotor. Sorry I wasn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-22, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 222
Posted By GMoser85

Hydraulic brakes soft

I bought a MTB, the rear brakes were soft on test ride, I figured a bleed and caliper rebuild at most. I bleed the system 2 times as the fluid color was a bit off. It's a 2012 with Avil Elixir 5...
Forum: Triathlon
06-10-22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By GMoser85

Cross Tri/half Iron

I did my first Tri last year and my 2nd last month as a Clydesdale, both Olympic lengths. I know swimming is my weakest event and I swim a few days a week when I don't have my daughters. I have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 932
Posted By GMoser85

Hydraulic brakes

I recently purchased my first MTB. It's a 2012 Salsa Horsethief. The bike was cheap, rear brakes were very soft on the test ride, I figured bleed, at most caliper kit should work, cheap fix. I got a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By GMoser85

Awesome, this is encouraging for sure! I have...

Awesome, this is encouraging for sure! I have read about bricks this past week. Defiantly a hard transition from bike to run. technique in swim I am finding to be a huge saver, I have done over 2...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By GMoser85

Triathlons

Hey any Clyde's or Athena's do Triathlons? I signed up for my first in September (Olympic length). I'm looking for any advice. I know I can ride, I have been working on my swim and run. I get to a 5k...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-18-21, 01:44 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 59,490
Posted By GMoser85

I was 297 in December of 2019. I am 234 now I had...

I was 297 in December of 2019. I am 234 now I had your thoughts and feelings when I started. 6 miles home from the bus stop, I was commuting with my daughter once I went back to work in July 2020....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,744
Posted By GMoser85

Yes I feel very lucky all the way around. My...

Yes I feel very lucky all the way around. My speed is a rough estimate from the time the call came in and how far I was in the section. No real measurement I have. My speed is coming down a hill, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,744
Posted By GMoser85

I didn't intend to go after the guy, just get...

I didn't intend to go after the guy, just get health and get a new bike. Curious if others have been in accidents and how long their recovery time was and any advice on healing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,744
Posted By GMoser85

Great point, how do I delete the post?

Great point, how do I delete the post?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,744
Posted By GMoser85

Watch out for cyclist

I wear a bright orange safety shirt and lights to help be visable
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-20, 05:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,201
Posted By GMoser85

I confronted my wife who has been cheating on me,...

I confronted my wife who has been cheating on me, and after a week of hell, (no sleeping, eating very little, drinking myself to sleep, dealing with ptsd etc.) I just opened up about living with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By GMoser85

I hope they remember and appreciate spending our...

I hope they remember and appreciate spending our time together when they get older. Day 1 was a fail, I got a flat right away so I headed home. Try again on Monday.

17 miles is a long haul. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By GMoser85

My commuter/mini van

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Tomorrow, I start committing with my 5 and 3 year old. At 280 lbs now,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,302
Posted By GMoser85

Awesome, thank you for the information! How do...

Awesome, thank you for the information! How do they hold up in the rain? That's biggest concern going with a cheap set up.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,513
Posted By GMoser85

Do you wear underwear over your pants or UNDER?...

Do you wear underwear over your pants or UNDER? Friction is what is causing your pants to breakdown. Using a biking short under lessens the friction going on, in turn causing less wear and tear on...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,513
Posted By GMoser85

Put on biking shorts under your pants. Easy to...

Put on biking shorts under your pants. Easy to put on, easy to take off, Saves your bum and should save you pants too. when I ride with pants, I use hiking pants. REI Sahara work great for me.
Forum: Commuting
06-23-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,176
Posted By GMoser85

Trek Dual sport, Kona Dew, Are good flat bar...

Trek Dual sport, Kona Dew, Are good flat bar bikes around your range. I would assume you are looking for a flat bar hybrid bike. Buy from a local shop that gives fitting with the bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-22-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,302
Posted By GMoser85

What Front hub motor do you use? I am a bigger...

What Front hub motor do you use? I am a bigger guy and looking to convert my cargo bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,512
Posted By GMoser85

Even if you lean the bike over, she is unable to...

Even if you lean the bike over, she is unable to get her leg over? I have to lay my bikes over to get my leg over them.

Ebike is a great option, Studies show, you get the same workout as your...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-20, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,616
Posted By GMoser85

It's a good thing you are spending money up...

It's a good thing you are spending money up front. I started on a cheap Schwinn and a decent wheel is more then what the bike is worth, I have upgraded on a cargo bike to haul the kids and a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-20, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By GMoser85

You can always contact a local shop, they can...

You can always contact a local shop, they can help. Look into a cargo bike. I just bought a Kona Ute longtail used. I'm 276, plus 75 lbs of kids plus stuff for work/ day care on my back, so far so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-20, 11:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,914
Posted By GMoser85

I'm 5'11" 276, I have specialized in XL, Castelli...

I'm 5'11" 276, I have specialized in XL, Castelli in 2xl (they run really small), REI in XL and Zonic in XL. The Castelli are pretty pricey but I find them better then the others I have. Especially...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-20, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By GMoser85

Thank you! I will definably be checking out...

Thank you! I will definably be checking out prowheelbuilder.com
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,056
Posted By GMoser85

Shorts defiantly help, hiking pants work great...

Shorts defiantly help, hiking pants work great for riding, lightweight and stretchable. REI Sahara I use. Specialized has cycling pants, I'm sure others do too.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By GMoser85

Tank you for the response and help! I am...

Tank you for the response and help!

I am about 125 kg now. I do about 40% of my riding in gravel/dirt right now. The roads here are pretty chewed up, often with roots, man hole covers, pot holes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By GMoser85

Wheel build

I have recently purchased a Felt F30x. I absolutely love the bike, as a Clyde rider, I have taco a few rims on my Schwinn mountain bike and I would like to not do so on the Cyclocross bike. I have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By GMoser85

I recently purchased a Felt F30x, I got mine on...

I recently purchased a Felt F30x, I got mine on ebay in original box for 1399, retails at 2k, I upgraded from a Schwinn high timber, I fell like I traded in a full size truck for a sports car. The...
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