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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,104
Posted By deaninkl

I was 225lb when I got my first carbon bike, a...

I was 225lb when I got my first carbon bike, a Merida Silex, no issues whatsoever, and certainly modern bikes to take us plus some camping gear, so so your 240lb should be no issue at all.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-22, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,479
Posted By deaninkl

Well, the journey has continued, the loss has...

Well, the journey has continued, the loss has slowed down, but that I expected, now hovering on the 90kg mark, and officially low longer a clyde, but I like it here so won’t be going anywhere.

I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,778
Posted By deaninkl

It is somewhat amuising reading about carbon...

It is somewhat amuising reading about carbon bikes in this section.... I know.. I just as guilty, I recently bought one as I got a great deal on a bike I wanted as it was my size and the discout...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,778
Posted By deaninkl

I would lose a little more weight first, use the...

I would lose a little more weight first, use the carbon bike as an incentive! I don't think you'll damage it, but why take the risk, if something did happen you'd kick yourself and now that you've...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-25-22, 02:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,479
Posted By deaninkl

A little light at the end of a tunnel!

I wasn’t always big, well into my 30’s I was pretty much a normal weight for my height, but a love of Asian food, beer, expense account and a lot of business travel can be hard on ones girth.. a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-07-22, 11:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,844
Posted By deaninkl

Hi Dahoon, I have on my computer wieght loss...

Hi Dahoon,

I have on my computer wieght loss charts I have started every years in January since 2007.... Im 63, on Jan 1st tthis year I was 102.5KG, and im 5'9", so that is at least 20KG over...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-07-22, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,871
Posted By deaninkl

I’m 220 lbs and have ridden a Giant FCR for an...

I’m 220 lbs and have ridden a Giant FCR for an out 3 years, never had any issues, but don’t really get the rational behind it… somewhat restricts some fixings and means seat posts can only be used on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-22, 02:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,589
Posted By deaninkl

Towing the compressor was the issue... ;o)

Towing the compressor was the issue... ;o)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-22, 02:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By deaninkl

Shame it dosent run till the 13th... I live just...

Shame it dosent run till the 13th... I live just ouside Taipei and would loved to see whats new, just from a looksy point of view, im just a rider not in the trade..
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-22, 11:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,800
Posted By deaninkl

Welcome back, and all the best for your quest. I...

Welcome back, and all the best for your quest. I started a similar regime in January havine seen a picture of myself on NY Eve... fat and out of shape was the only way to describe it... also the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,315
Posted By deaninkl

My computer tells me that I have wieght loss...

My computer tells me that I have wieght loss charts going back to 2007. Some lasted only a couple of weeks, some a couple of months, but ultimately they didnt work. I have many excuses, I work away...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,148
Posted By deaninkl

I totally agree with the OP that Gravel bikes in...

I totally agree with the OP that Gravel bikes in general are to highly geared to be serious offroad for anyone but whipets or iron men.. however it is getting better with GRX and Sram offerings aimed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,185
Posted By deaninkl

I have recently gone to a gravel bike as an all...

I have recently gone to a gravel bike as an all rounder, I'm 62, 98kg, and live in a hilly area, I have a road bike (Giant TCR) and a touring oriented Giant FCR, the FCR is great for the hills and...
Forum: Touring
10-24-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,702
Posted By deaninkl

I have both the B17 and the Flyer on different...

I have both the B17 and the Flyer on different bikes. For a long while I thought the springs in the flyer were so stiff to make them almost redudant.. so I did some reading and fould that they are...
Forum: Asia
09-30-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Posted By deaninkl

Hi temnan2 cinta sepeda, I'm kind of half...

Hi temnan2 cinta sepeda, I'm kind of half Indonesia, my wife calls be a "JaBul"... jawa buleh... because I love tempe and jenkol... but sadly due to Covid we are not in Indonesia at the moment....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-21, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By deaninkl

Small Triumph and maybe a realization...!!

So, I live on a plateau that sits on top of a hill, apart from cycling around the small town I live in, its down hill in every direction I go in. There are many directions to go, and varying levels...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,742
Posted By deaninkl

Sadly Sean, as daft as it may seem being that...

Sadly Sean, as daft as it may seem being that Taiwan is the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world, most bikes you see in manufacturers web pages are not available in Taiwan, and none sell L or XL...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,065
Posted By deaninkl

Having reread my "rant" you are indeed correct...

Having reread my "rant" you are indeed correct sir.., and for the life of me I am trying to remember what I was on at the time of writing it...I need to buy some more. It was been one of those...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,742
Posted By deaninkl

Cheers Sean, this will be useful to a lot of...

Cheers Sean, this will be useful to a lot of “climb challenged” riders like myself…. Now just got to find a shop that has the bike….. have found the Advanced 0, but that adds another $1000 to the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,742
Posted By deaninkl

Thanks for that Sean, quite interesting as the...

Thanks for that Sean, quite interesting as the Revolt Advanced 2 is available here in Taiwan, I had checked the specs, but according to the Shimano spec. the rear RX-810 can only take a 34T granny,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,065
Posted By deaninkl

sorry I meant Mountain oriented not specifically...

sorry I meant Mountain oriented not specifically the XT level gear… my point being, call a bike gravel an manufacturers add $500 to the price.. I’ve spent the last couple of months looking for one…....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-21, 12:57 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,065
Posted By deaninkl

When I was knee high to a grass hopper you had a...

When I was knee high to a grass hopper you had a bike, if your saw a bike race they had extremely focused Racing bikes, and a few boy racers would put drops on their normal bikes to give them the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,742
Posted By deaninkl

Surly was high on my list, but here in Taiwan or...

Surly was high on my list, but here in Taiwan or Malaysia where I am also based at times they are hens teeth at the moment.. I friend in Taiwan ordered on in September 2020, he needs a large frame...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,742
Posted By deaninkl

Assuming you have 700/35 tires your set up of...

Assuming you have 700/35 tires your set up of 28/44 with a 11-40 cassette will give you 19.07 gear inches. That is quite low compared to off the shelf..

For me ideal would be a 24/40 with a 11-40...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-21, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,742
Posted By deaninkl

Shelbyfv kindly linked the same question I posted...

Shelbyfv kindly linked the same question I posted in the gravel bike section. There is some very good information there posted by gravel riders.

The end result is that I probably wont find...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,700
Posted By deaninkl

Yes, that is basically where I am at now. Off the...

Yes, that is basically where I am at now. Off the shelf is not going to happen, but with some of the lower geared gravel bikes it would not take much to get them close to what I want. Sadly in the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,700
Posted By deaninkl

https://www.cyclingabout.com/low-gear-ratios-from-...

https://www.cyclingabout.com/low-gear-ratios-from-modern-2x-drivetrains/[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that it is an interesting article, The Fuji Jari 1.1 is on my radar as it is available in Taiwan and at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,700
Posted By deaninkl

that can certainly be arranged! Taiwan is...

that can certainly be arranged! Taiwan is certainly a beautiful country from a natural point of view, split into two distinct halves. The heavily populated west side in flat highly industrial...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-21, 09:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,700
Posted By deaninkl

Well, maybe some background…. I’m 62, 30-40lb...

Well, maybe some background…. I’m 62, 30-40lb overweight, cycling is one of the ways I hope to lose weight… currently I live in Taiwan, a country half the size of Ireland (so probably the size of a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,700
Posted By deaninkl

Many thanks for all the answers, having done...

Many thanks for all the answers, having done quite a lot of research, I was kinda of expecting the answers I've got. But as I've never bought an off road capable bike I thought asking here would do...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,700
Posted By deaninkl

Low geared gravel bike

I'm looking for a gravel bike for bike packing, but I'm a little shocked to see that almost all gravel bikes have pretty much road gearing.. how does a Clyde (220lbs and 5'9") do tracks with a granny...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-21, 02:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,649
Posted By deaninkl

I've not always been a Clyde, I was pretty slim...

I've not always been a Clyde, I was pretty slim growing up, and only put on weight in my 40's from working in Asia, drinking two much and eating great food... now at 62, I'm 220lbs and 5'9".. I don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-21, 02:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,742
Posted By deaninkl

Low Geared Gravel Bike

I'm looking for a gravel bike for bike packing, but I'm a little shocked to see that almost all gravel bikes have pretty much road gearing.. how does a Clyde (220lbs and 5'9") do tracks with a granny...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,085
Posted By deaninkl

Luckily here in Taiwan the sports channels are...

Luckily here in Taiwan the sports channels are pretty crap, they like to put on sports that take a lot of time, like tennis, baseball, endurance motor racing etc.. that just means they don't need to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-21, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,938
Posted By deaninkl

Loved this ladies, you are inspirational. Super...

Loved this ladies, you are inspirational. Super well made film as well.

Enjoy the ride.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-21, 10:44 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 59,640
Posted By deaninkl

Well, this is the clyde section, so I'm guessing...

Well, this is the clyde section, so I'm guessing none of us are small... I'm 5'9" and 220lbs, and round enough... I wear padded cycle shorts and over them I use a pair of thin un-padded mountain bike...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-18-18, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By deaninkl

Blood, pain & stupidity..

Step away if you don’t like stories of blood and stupidity. For older male riders worth reading if you have had any water troubles….

A few years ago I started noticing a reduction of flow when...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-17, 09:03 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,598
Posted By deaninkl

Thanks for that, found a quiet road in the middle...

Thanks for that, found a quiet road in the middle of padi fields and did just what you suggested, and there I was bum of seat and flying along...... just have to do in on a hill next...:)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-17, 08:46 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,598
Posted By deaninkl

I seem to have a barrier about standing up........

I seem to have a barrier about standing up..... never used to have this issue. I got back into cycling in about April this year, and struggled on hills due to having a 53/39 crank and 11-26, 8 speed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,122
Posted By deaninkl

Must say, for years I have drooled over certain...

Must say, for years I have drooled over certain sports cars, I probably could have afforded a decent one, but always had other priorities, house, schooling for the kids.... I bought my wife a nee...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,665
Posted By deaninkl

I do notice that 70's and 80's racing bikes now...

I do notice that 70's and 80's racing bikes now often get used as short tourers after being fixed up for the road again. Add leather handle bar binding and a brooks seat and the look is complete. I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 02:06 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 257,143
Posted By deaninkl

[QUOTE=mstateglfr;19908850]Please more info- that...

[QUOTE=mstateglfr;19908850]Please more info- that is an interesting bike to say the least.

The company appears to be a small Japanese company that specialise in retro bikes, mostly minivelo. Build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 01:54 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 257,143
Posted By deaninkl

The article was in Malaysia, and the contact...

The article was in Malaysia, and the contact given was the Malaysian importer, but they actually only brought in one, and local riders did not take to the retro design, I now have the one the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 08:41 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 257,143
Posted By deaninkl

I like all things old, and have a liking for...

I like all things old, and have a liking for Japanese craftsmanship, they simply care about what they produce, i started with Japanese guitars having been appalled at the lapses in quality of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-17, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,608
Posted By deaninkl

Lovely looking bike, I'm a big fan of Japanese...

Lovely looking bike, I'm a big fan of Japanese quality and good to see a bike back on the road.
Forum: Commuting
10-03-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,154
Posted By deaninkl

I guess its a bit like most things in life, the...

I guess its a bit like most things in life, the older stuff just looks better after a certain time, and when speed is not so important..... the carbon clan talk in grams, but if (like me) you are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-17, 09:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,450
Posted By deaninkl

slightly off subject... I've never had a...

slightly off subject... I've never had a seriously expensive bike, US$700 is the most I ever paid... but recently my daughter gave me a Canyon Urban, it cost about US$2k..... and it very striking in...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-17, 11:46 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,154
Posted By deaninkl

Bought this Japanese made Bruno a while back...

Bought this Japanese made Bruno a while back after spotting it collecting dust in a cycle shop, the local bike fraternity only seem interested in carbon, so this gem had become a window piece, I got...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-17, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,858
Posted By deaninkl

I'm in a similar situation, earlier in the year I...

I'm in a similar situation, earlier in the year I started hiking almost daily, then got back on my bike for the first time in many years... did my first 100km day about 2 months after starting on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-17, 10:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,379
Posted By deaninkl

That looks a lovely bike, can you tell me what...

That looks a lovely bike, can you tell me what seat you have on it?
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