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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By root11

I wear a bib version (no plumbers crack....) by...

I wear a bib version (no plumbers crack....) by aerotech and love them. I usually wear a pair of gym shorts over them because nobody wants to see me in spandex (and nobody includes me).....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-13, 03:45 AM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

if you have a health care flexible spending...

if you have a health care flexible spending account at work you can have your doctor fill out a medical necessity form and pay for it with the spending account and save some tax $. One thing about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

I hit my 10% last weigh in. I seem to go about a...

I hit my 10% last weigh in. I seem to go about a .5, .5, 4. It's happened 3 time in 16 weeks. I looked back at what i was eating and doing, and it didn't vary much. Strange.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,060
Posted By root11

the only thing that looks real rough is the...

the only thing that looks real rough is the chain. If you like riding it keep it! If it starts to collect dust sell it to another clyde....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-02-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 758
Posted By root11

good job! good luck on the maintenance!

good job! good luck on the maintenance!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-30-13, 06:50 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

down 4.8 over last 2 weeks (didn't get to weigh...

down 4.8 over last 2 weeks (didn't get to weigh in last week). Much more bike riding and yard work now that it's gotten warmer. Next goal, 10% in another 2.2 lbs.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-26-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By root11

when I started the new people stayed after where...

when I started the new people stayed after where the points system was explained, did they do that?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-13, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,082
Posted By root11

well done!

well done!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 446
Posted By root11

Weight watchers paid through FSA?

has anyone paid for weight watchers through a flexible spending account? What did you have to do to get it approved?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-13, 07:33 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

goldfinch, you can see where meetings are here:...

goldfinch,
you can see where meetings are here: http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/mtf/index.aspx The meetings I go to are usually about how to limit temptation, how to maintain your spaces to make...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

Another weigh in today, only down .6. Last...

Another weigh in today, only down .6. Last couple weeks have been good so I had a feeling it would be low, but at least it's a loss! Looks like everyone else has been doing pretty well.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-10-13, 05:41 AM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

weighed in last night, lost another 2.8, 27.6...

weighed in last night, lost another 2.8, 27.6 total in 11 weeks. It's working.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-04-13, 05:29 AM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

the family didn't have an autopsy done be the...

the family didn't have an autopsy done be the doctors said he probably had a clot that dislodged (he went to his doctor with a funny feeling in his chest) and went onto his heart. thanks for the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-13, 06:25 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

got through Easter great, used up all my daily...

got through Easter great, used up all my daily points and a few of the weekly's. THen got sucker punched Monday. Good friend went in for a stress test and collapsed on the treadmill.
They...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-30-13, 04:20 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,020
Posted By root11

another ww user here. Been there 8 weeks and am...

another ww user here. Been there 8 weeks and am down 21.8lbs. Got the bike out for the first ride of the season today and did 5.4 miles in 30:49. The ride out was nice, coming back there was a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,405
Posted By root11

finally stopped raining. another 8.5 miles, 68...

finally stopped raining. another 8.5 miles, 68 total.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-26-11, 05:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,405
Posted By root11

5/22 5/24 2 more 8.5 mile loops, 59.5 miles. ...

5/22 5/24 2 more 8.5 mile loops, 59.5 miles. Severe thunderstorms in the area so no riding tonight.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 934
Posted By root11

have him get some bike shorts too. they'll cut...

have him get some bike shorts too. they'll cut down on chaffing and make the saddles more comfortable.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-11, 05:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,405
Posted By root11

5/15 8.5 miles, a breif pause between rain...

5/15 8.5 miles, a breif pause between rain showers

5.19 8.5 miles, raised the seat a 1/4 inch and picked up some speed. might try a little higher again.

34 miles, do trainer miles count??
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 453
Posted By root11

wider saddles are not necessarily more...

wider saddles are not necessarily more comfortable. It all depends where the sit bones are. I outweigh you and use a brooks b17, which is shaped like a road bike saddle.

What kind of shape...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,696
Posted By root11

usually about 11-12 mph. slow and steady....

usually about 11-12 mph. slow and steady....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 303
Posted By root11

did you notice the clydes beat the pros? (i'm...

did you notice the clydes beat the pros? (i'm sure it was a different course)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-11, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By root11

most modern frames will handle your weight no...

most modern frames will handle your weight no problem as you are not into the extreme end of clydedom. After the strong wheels making sure the bike fits would be next (actually it would be first) on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,184
Posted By root11

my usual ride takes me past a bar that has a nice...

my usual ride takes me past a bar that has a nice front porch not far from the road. at the beginning of last summer it was a hecklefest. After going past on a regular basis they regulars started...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-11, 06:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,405
Posted By root11

5/6 5.65 miles, same ride, but colder/windier. ...

5/6 5.65 miles, same ride, but colder/windier. 11.3 miles.
5/8 another 5.65 16.95 miles. nice 60 degree day with a light breeze. much more pleasant ride.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-04-11, 06:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,405
Posted By root11

i'm in. need to get serious about getting out...

i'm in. need to get serious about getting out regularly.

5/5 5.65 miles. huh, huh, huh, huh..... who stole my wind?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 794
Posted By root11

I put that one on and like it so far (only had it...

I put that one on and like it so far (only had it out about 5 times, bleeping weather!! can hear the rain on the roof as I type). I have it mounted high enough to use the drops.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-11, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 513
Posted By root11

How do you do on the hills? do you get to the...

How do you do on the hills? do you get to the small ring on the front or stay in the middle? If you use the small ring, I'd get the triple.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,740
Posted By root11

I wear them when I wear my half helmet on my...

I wear them when I wear my half helmet on my motorcycle, the 3/4 helmet deadens the wind noise pretty well. I don't think I have been going fast enough on my bike to get any serious wind noise. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,551
Posted By root11

Welcome to the forum! Where do you plan on...

Welcome to the forum! Where do you plan on riding (road, offroad trails, etc.)? If you are on the road you might like a road bike better as the bars have more hand positions. I have the raleigh...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-10, 04:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,581
Posted By root11

i should have taken pictures of today's smoker...

i should have taken pictures of today's smoker action (ribs) to give you a little incentive to get better and out of there! now if you grow the beard out a little you could break out your guitar.......
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,585
Posted By root11

give a raleigh sojourn a ride too. nice steel...

give a raleigh sojourn a ride too. nice steel ride, no need to swap the saddle out (brooks b17 aged). I have a couple hundred miles on mine (so far) and has no trouble hauling my big rear end...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,187
Posted By root11

i'm close to your weight and have found "level"...

i'm close to your weight and have found "level" ground is rarely level. Even gradual slopes will cause you to want gears.

you might want to look into touring bikes also. They are built to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-21-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,589
Posted By root11

just went from campy brifters to bar end shifters...

just went from campy brifters to bar end shifters on my new sojourn, had the same problem of what direction to go....

they should have had the limit screws set right before allowing a customer out...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-19-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,196
Posted By root11

the frames will not be your problem with a road...

the frames will not be your problem with a road bike, it will be the wheels. If you can swap out the stock wheels for some 32 or 36 spoke with some good rims (good as in strong, not light) you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-10, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 576
Posted By root11

I grew up in the tundra up there and if you are...

I grew up in the tundra up there and if you are going to get another 1200 miles in you better hurry!

Mike
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-10, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By root11

the lean thing has possibilities. The too light...

the lean thing has possibilities. The too light thing, eh, no.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By root11

Just a couple centurion ?'s. What air pressure...

Just a couple centurion ?'s. What air pressure do you use, and do you check it before you go out riding (low pressure = pinch flats)? What size tires do you have on the centurion? If they are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-10, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By root11

raleigh sojourn label?

Just picked up a new raleigh sojourn last thursday and have been riding/adjusting it and almost have it dialed in. One thing I don't get is the "label" on the top tube. It's about a 1/16" thick. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By root11

Saw a nice formation of flying geese on the way...

Saw a nice formation of flying geese on the way to the golf course yesterday. Won't be long...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,622
Posted By root11

don't forget to use live.com cashback search for...

don't forget to use live.com cashback search for ebay buy it now items. You can get 25% back from microsoft in 60 days.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By root11

Just to make sure, you are wearing bike shorts...

Just to make sure, you are wearing bike shorts with a pad, right? And commando?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 27,713
Posted By root11

his site was a great help when I was assembling a...

his site was a great help when I was assembling a bike for the first time. He is already missed.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-07, 01:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,265
Posted By root11

this is my experience with carbon failure. ...

this is my experience with carbon failure. Enough to reconsider what I ride.

http://web.mac.com/mjdehart/iWeb/Site/Photos%201_files/carbon.jpg

Much laughter followed this shot, but the ball...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-07, 06:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By root11

Vick was just working on his resume for the...

Vick was just working on his resume for the raiders job....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-07, 05:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,063
Posted By root11

Took a bird off of my helmet when riding my...

Took a bird off of my helmet when riding my motorcycle. It really feels like a good punch at 50mph. I now ride with a 3/4 helmet with a face-shield. Couldn't imagine keeping the bike up after that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-07, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 484
Posted By root11

+1 on the boot. Got me home this year!

+1 on the boot. Got me home this year!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 730
Posted By root11

and D) Whip out camera phone for picture...

and
D) Whip out camera phone for picture...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-07, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By root11

what they said. If you want to give it a go...

what they said. If you want to give it a go check out this link (you can probably skip the limit screw section (unless you can shift too far (rattle in the big or small cog (or the chain just comes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-07, 07:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,005
Posted By root11

they have been making the b17 for over 100 years....

they have been making the b17 for over 100 years. I know why....

you can see the b17 in this catalog (look in the 1903 catalog in the heritage/ yesteryear catalog section (flash site, not sure...
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