Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
Reload this Page >

Paying it Forward -- Free Clyde Jerseys!

Notices
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) Looking to lose that spare tire? Ideal weight 200+? Frustrated being a large cyclist in a sport geared for the ultra-light? Learn about the bikes and parts that can take the abuse of a heavier cyclist, how to keep your body going while losing the weight, and get support from others who've been successful.

Paying it Forward -- Free Clyde Jerseys!

Old 08-01-12, 12:58 AM
  #26  
JakiChan
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 809

Bikes: Specialized Sirrus Comp

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by adrien
All -- my jerseys are gone now; but do check back to see if others do giveaways.
Adrien, I got back from my trip today and the jerseys were waiting for me, thank you so much!

Originally Posted by adrien
Honestly, for me it was mostly volume of food. Exercise matters as does muscle tone (especially core), but the key was keeping it to 2500 or preferably 2000 calories a day. I lost steadily for over a year, and then stabilized at a good weight (205).
That's pretty much it. I've lost the weight I've lost (225lb so far) by counting calories. I participated in a medically supervised program that had me in a range of about 800 - 1200 calories a day. However, a calorie level that low is only safe with medical supervision. These days it's about 1500cal a day or so, but that may be why I'm stuck because with my newfound love of the bike I'm burning a lot more calories. I used to do about 2500 - 3000cal/week of exercise (estimated), but now it's a bit more. I may be deficiting too much. Also, after losing this much it's natural for things to slow down. I'm sure this last 25 will be hardest.
JakiChan is offline  
Old 08-01-12, 02:12 PM
  #27  
Suprdav95
Newbie
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 29

Bikes: 2013 Giant Defy 2

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by jimcander
I have a pair of lightly used Specialized bike shorts. Squeaky clean! Move from shorts to bib and will be passing the shorts along as I get the bib's. They are XXL's.

PM me!
I can't PM yet, but I'd love your Specialized shorts if they're still available. PM me if you can. Thanks.
Suprdav95 is offline  
Old 08-01-12, 05:52 PM
  #28  
jimcander
Junior Member
 
jimcander's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Guilderland, NY
Posts: 18

Bikes: Specialized Allez

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Suprdav95
I can't PM yet, but I'd love your Specialized shorts if they're still available. PM me if you can. Thanks.
That pair of shorts is spoken for times two right now.... as soon as I get another pair of bib's I'll move to you!
jimcander is offline  
Old 08-02-12, 05:40 PM
  #29  
phread59
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Central PA
Posts: 291

Bikes: Old Fuji road,Cirrus Sport

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thanks Adrien publicly. Mine have arrived and are well. Adrien PM me with an address and I'll send you the postage back. Wonderful thing you started.

Mark Shuman
phread59 is offline  
Old 08-03-12, 09:58 AM
  #30  
vesteroid
Climbers Apprentice
 
vesteroid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,600
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Guys i have some virtually new...maybe worn 3-5 times aeroteck xl jerseys in both long and short sleeve.

I think i have red and yellow in short and red (i think not at home right now) in long.

These are in a tall however.

I just like a tighter fitting jersey. Even when i was 240 they didnt fit tight and now at 216 they really dont.

I am 6'5" and they were plenty long...if you are less than 6'2" i suspect these will be too long...of course if you are on the bigger side (i would guess if you are tall you could wear these up to 260

My guess from a coat size would be 44-46

You can have them if you just pay me the post office rate for a priority mail box

Pm me if you want them
vesteroid is offline  
Old 08-03-12, 03:57 PM
  #31  
redeyedtreefr0g
Mrs. Hop-along
 
redeyedtreefr0g's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Seville, FL
Posts: 338

Bikes: Ladies Schwinn Super Sport and Gateway

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
PM sent to vesteroid
redeyedtreefr0g is offline  
Old 08-04-12, 04:00 PM
  #32  
adrien
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
adrien's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,210

Bikes: Firefly custom Road, Ira Ryan custom road bike, Ira Ryan custom fixed gear

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by phread59
Thanks Adrien publicly. Mine have arrived and are well. Adrien PM me with an address and I'll send you the postage back. Wonderful thing you started.

Mark Shuman
Wow, Mark, that's awfully kind of you. You are quite welcome. PLease keep the postage to pass them on when they are too big for you!
adrien is offline  
Old 08-08-12, 12:24 AM
  #33  
RocketRod
Junior Member
 
RocketRod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 14
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Being an avowed comfort cruiser kind of guy (at least for now ) I can't imagine myself needing any of the above offered kit anytime soon...well, anytime at all, really. But for the folks who are putting this stuff up and trying to keep it going, I say, "Good on Ya!" It does my heart good to see such generousity on display with no thought of reward.

RocketRod is offline  
Old 08-26-12, 05:09 PM
  #34  
brando090
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 62
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by vesteroid
Guys i have some virtually new...maybe worn 3-5 times aeroteck xl jerseys in both long and short sleeve.

I think i have red and yellow in short and red (i think not at home right now) in long.

These are in a tall however.

I just like a tighter fitting jersey. Even when i was 240 they didnt fit tight and now at 216 they really dont.

I am 6'5" and they were plenty long...if you are less than 6'2" i suspect these will be too long...of course if you are on the bigger side (i would guess if you are tall you could wear these up to 260

My guess from a coat size would be 44-46

You can have them if you just pay me the post office rate for a priority mail box

Pm me if you want them
I tried to PM you vesteroid, but i cant. Id be interested in a jersey as im pretty new, and just finally acquiring a cycling bike tomorrow. Please email me at brandon15926@gmail.com
brando090 is offline  
Old 09-04-12, 08:28 PM
  #35  
coney46
Member
 
coney46's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 26

Bikes: 10 yo Giant mountain Bike

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by vesteroid
Guys i have some virtually new...maybe worn 3-5 times aeroteck xl jerseys in both long and short sleeve.

I think i have red and yellow in short and red (i think not at home right now) in long.

These are in a tall however.

I just like a tighter fitting jersey. Even when i was 240 they didnt fit tight and now at 216 they really dont.

I am 6'5" and they were plenty long...if you are less than 6'2" i suspect these will be too long...of course if you are on the bigger side (i would guess if you are tall you could wear these up to 260

My guess from a coat size would be 44-46

You can have them if you just pay me the post office rate for a priority mail box

Pm me if you want them
I too cannot yet a pm, but I would so appreciate a yellow short sleeve. Please email meat mcohen@glorianilson.com

Thanks,
Coney
coney46 is offline  
Old 09-04-12, 09:01 PM
  #36  
vesteroid
Climbers Apprentice
 
vesteroid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,600
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by coney46
I too cannot yet a pm, but I would so appreciate a yellow short sleeve. Please email meat mcohen@glorianilson.com

Thanks,
Coney

Sorry guys these have been gone for a while..
vesteroid is offline  
Old 09-05-12, 09:09 AM
  #37  
coney46
Member
 
coney46's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 26

Bikes: 10 yo Giant mountain Bike

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by vesteroid
Sorry guys these have been gone for a while..
I understand. It was worth a shot, but thanks for your kindness anyway.
coney46 is offline  
Old 10-11-12, 12:16 PM
  #38  
Daspydyr 
Pedals, Paddles and Poles
 
Daspydyr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Vegas Valley, NV
Posts: 5,495

Bikes: Santa Cruz Tallboy, Ridley Noah, Scott Spark 20

Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1233 Post(s)
Liked 69 Times in 58 Posts
Awesome act of generosity. I need to loose weight and join the crew. Congrats.
__________________
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!

I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
Daspydyr is offline  
Old 10-16-12, 05:10 PM
  #39  
scottspeedster
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 59
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by adrien
(mods -- this was ok'd by Tom via PM)

I am still a clyde, though now in the low 200s (201.4 this morning) after years in the 240s. I have purged the closet and have several used jerseys that I no longer, um, fill.

Free to forum clydes (via pm, please) are the following, lightly used and clean
- 4 performance / nashbar XL jerseys
- one long sleeved winter jersey
- one event jersey

All fit me quite well when I had a 39-40 waist. I am 6'3.

And finally, thanks to all in the community here.
That's pretty a cool gesture.
scottspeedster is offline  
Old 11-30-12, 03:42 PM
  #40  
99Klein 
Senior Member
 
99Klein's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Posts: 1,088

Bikes: 99 Klein Quantum, 2012 Cannondale CAAD10 5, Specialized Tarmac Comp, Foundry Thresher, Fuji Sportif

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 98 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Nice gesture!
99Klein is offline  
Old 12-15-12, 04:48 PM
  #41  
tmeisky
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pottstown, PA
Posts: 18

Bikes: Surly Disc Trucker 700c w/ Tiagra Conversion

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I have a literally brand new pair if Giro Treble shoes in size 47. They are 100% free to the first taker. I bought them and then was generously gifted the shoes I really wanted but couldn't afford at the time. I don't post much but have gained an unreal amount of information and motivation from you folks. This is the least I could do. Lets get these gone!
tmeisky is offline  
Old 12-20-12, 01:01 AM
  #42  
Neil_B
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Mentioned: Post(s)
Tagged: Thread(s)
Quoted: Post(s)
Originally Posted by tmeisky
I have a literally brand new pair if Giro Treble shoes in size 47. They are 100% free to the first taker. I bought them and then was generously gifted the shoes I really wanted but couldn't afford at the time. I don't post much but have gained an unreal amount of information and motivation from you folks. This is the least I could do. Lets get these gone!
Are these still available? If so, you won't have to ship them since I'm less than ten miles away.
 
Old 12-20-12, 07:21 AM
  #43  
Astrozombie
Senior Member
 
Astrozombie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: East L.A.
Posts: 903

Bikes: Diamondback Insight, Motobecane Mirage

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 14 Post(s)
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Anything left?
Astrozombie is offline  
Old 12-20-12, 07:52 AM
  #44  
Neil_B
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Mentioned: Post(s)
Tagged: Thread(s)
Quoted: Post(s)
Originally Posted by Neil_B
Are these still available? If so, you won't have to ship them since I'm less than ten miles away.
Shoes now taken.
 
Old 12-21-12, 05:29 PM
  #45  
no1mad 
Thunder Whisperer
 
no1mad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NE OK
Posts: 8,847

Bikes: '06 Kona Smoke

Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 275 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts
Just a reminder, folks. The intent of this thread is for people who are kind enough to give away items that they no longer need, want, or a have a use for. The thread's intent is NOT for a general "hi, I'm new here- here's my size(s), so what will you give me?" queries.

When an item becomes available and you are interested in it, be sure to quote the relevant post to avoid confusion as to exactly what you are interested in.
no1mad is offline  
Old 12-27-12, 04:37 PM
  #46  
adrien
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
adrien's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,210

Bikes: Firefly custom Road, Ira Ryan custom road bike, Ira Ryan custom fixed gear

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Nice to see others running with this...

I have two jackets I'll happily send off.

One is a Gore, dove grey, with zip-out sleeves. 3 years old, two full winter seasons. Good 30 to 55 degrees.

The other is a Giordana silver line, orange, about 5 years old; also two full seasons. Good 25 to 50 degrees.

Both fit me well when I was 240-250, with a 17.5 neck and 36.5 sleeves.

PM me, please. I'm pleased to report that all my bike gear is now team fit...
adrien is offline  
Old 12-28-12, 09:47 PM
  #47  
xbenedict
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 36

Bikes: 2013 Trex 7.2FX

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by adrien
Nice to see others running with this...

I have two jackets I'll happily send off.

One is a Gore, dove grey, with zip-out sleeves. 3 years old, two full winter seasons. Good 30 to 55 degrees.

The other is a Giordana silver line, orange, about 5 years old; also two full seasons. Good 25 to 50 degrees.

Both fit me well when I was 240-250, with a 17.5 neck and 36.5 sleeves.

PM me, please. I'm pleased to report that all my bike gear is now team fit...




I'm in the market for a jacket, and I've been to my LBS and a couple of local sporting good stores, and I'm having difficulty with sizing.


According to your post, you were around the same weight as I when you were wearing them.


I tend to carry most of my weight in the middle.


What size did you wind up getting? I noticed the Gore I tried on were really form-fitting.


I'm right between 5' 11" and 6' even, and I am between 245-255, depending on the scale.




Thanks for your help.
xbenedict is offline  
Old 12-29-12, 07:35 AM
  #48  
adrien
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
adrien's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,210

Bikes: Firefly custom Road, Ira Ryan custom road bike, Ira Ryan custom fixed gear

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by xbenedict
I'm in the market for a jacket, and I've been to my LBS and a couple of local sporting good stores, and I'm having difficulty with sizing.


According to your post, you were around the same weight as I when you were wearing them.


I tend to carry most of my weight in the middle.


What size did you wind up getting? I noticed the Gore I tried on were really form-fitting.


I'm right between 5' 11" and 6' even, and I am between 245-255, depending on the scale.




Thanks for your help.
The gore was form-fitting 35 pounds ago. Giordana is similar; both XL. You want to look for something with a looser cut -- the opposite of team cut. I think Specialized and Pearl Isumi both make larger cut jackets.
adrien is offline  
Old 12-29-12, 02:04 PM
  #49  
smcclain65
I fall Down Mountains
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: St. Louis MO
Posts: 3

Bikes: 2010 Trek 4300 MTB, 2010 Trek 1.5

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by adrien
Nice to see others running with this...

I have two jackets I'll happily send off.

One is a Gore, dove grey, with zip-out sleeves. 3 years old, two full winter seasons. Good 30 to 55 degrees.

The other is a Giordana silver line, orange, about 5 years old; also two full seasons. Good 25 to 50 degrees.

Both fit me well when I was 240-250, with a 17.5 neck and 36.5 sleeves.

PM me, please. I'm pleased to report that all my bike gear is now team fit...
I love where this thread is going and its always nice to see other clydes helping out. I hate to be that guy aforementioned above but I could use one of the cycling jackets if you still have them. Either one would be fine.
smcclain65 is offline  
Old 12-29-12, 05:03 PM
  #50  
adrien
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
adrien's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,210

Bikes: Firefly custom Road, Ira Ryan custom road bike, Ira Ryan custom fixed gear

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Jackets now spoken for -- 10 wheels and black walnut. SMCclain I'll keep you in mind if either falls through.

Be safe all.
adrien is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.