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August 2005 |
 5 Year Distance Chart
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27,358 miles
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  Congrats on what you are doing! I continually try to get my non-exercising friends to get bikes...they just don't realize how much better it makes you feel. I'll be keeping up with your progress.
posted by phenixrising on 9/2/2009 |
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 Thanks, Man! You do the same, enjoy the ride!
posted by buzzardking on 6/15/2010 |
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It's good to hear you are happy with the Brooks experience. I think it's a little of both; kind of like new government leadership. We adjust to it while it adjusts to us. If the B68 is the one with springs, I think it may stay hard for life unless you ride the heck out of it. Have fun and stay safe.
posted by Kapn_Kaos on 6/16/2010 |
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 Thanks for the encouraging note on my profile! I hope you enjoy every mile you ride and get to the goals you have set for yourself. Glad to see you are now on a leather saddle, too. If we could only get you on a fully lugged steel frame and into wearing wool.... 
posted by Fullylugged on 7/2/2010 |
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 Us 'clydesdales', need to stick together! I too am looking for my inner 180 pound cyclist. I used to weigh two of them. Being car-free has helped me the most and joining a local cycling club, is another step in the right direction. Keep up the good work!
posted by Yukonpaul on 7/8/2010 |
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 Hey there... thanks for the kind words! I started out at 285lbs, and am currently at 202lbs. I feel great, I love riding, and I never want to go back to being that large and unhealthy again!!! I promise you, you can do it!!! You have already lost a great deal it appears, so you are already well on your way. Keep at it, and don't give up. If you develop a passion for the cycling, it will get easier and easier, and you will go farther and longer, which will amount to more and more and more calories burned!!! Go for it It is so much fun to see and feel the results, and to watch the weight come off your own body!!! Good luck to you, and happy weight loss!!!
posted by Fireguy on 8/4/2010 |
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 Hi, FMOAB! I've been off the bike a lot since May, 2010, because I had 7 (yes, SEVEN) liver surgeries pretty much back-to-back. But I ride when I can and have put in a few miles in between surgeries and raindrops. I feel good. Let's make a deal: you keep on keeping on and so will I!
Oops! Almost forgot: My Brooks saddle is on my "city bike" and still does not have enough miles on it to make it tolerable for much more than 30 miles at a time. Durned thing!
posted by PansyPalmetto on 10/27/2010 |
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 Hey big man - hang tough. You can do this. Two years ago I was 243, now I'm at 195. During the summer I'll get down to about 185. Gotta expect a little winter "bounce". I see you and I are always close on miles. I plan to pass you soon... ya better clip in and get going! I'm on your wheel !
posted by rdside on 4/25/2011 |
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History:
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Recovery from mild heart attack ( no stints, knives,ets) Dec 2004. Purchased bike Feb 11 2005
Current miles 987 today 8/6/05. Training for 2006 local Houston MS. Weight loss to date 60 lb.
target loss 120 to 140 lbs. target weight 160 to 180 lbs. Beginning weight 305. Dec 2004
2010 I gain back 30 of the 60 lbs annually. This year, the goal is to ride as hard as I can through the "winter" such as it is here in Houston,Tx. |
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2003 Specialized Allez Sport
Road bike |
Description: This is a used bike purchased from a good friend at work. It's entry level bike, 9 spd Sora drive train with a stock saddle to which he upgraded to Bontrager Race Lite wheels. It's my new charity rider. Current goal is the 2016 Houston to Austin MS150. It will be my 7th(?).
Lifetime Odometer:
128.6 miles
Chain:
Shimano Brooks B17 Saddle 9 speed, 69 miles
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2008 Trek 7.3 FX
Touring Road bike |
Description: Bought this bike as a basic grocery getter. Added a rear rack and two grocery panniers. Probably a front rack later. It's a comfy ride fairly nimble even loaded. Although I don't have enough saddle time for a real review, I did enjoy running errands while riding a few miles to boot. 2009 installed a Brooks B68
Lifetime Odometer:
18,191.7 miles
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Guru FLiTE
Road bike |
Description: Bright red aluminum frame with the black carbon seatstays and chainstays + carbon fork, very sexy. FSA Gossamer compact crank. Sora drivetrain/shifters. I built it up with parts from my trek 1000. I need to update the photo, I am now riding a Brooks B17 saddle. Best saddle I've ever ridden.
STOLEN September 2015.
Lifetime Odometer:
9,463.5 miles
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Raleigh M40 Mountain Sport
Trail/All Mountain bike |
Description: Craig's List $80 purchased primarily for riding laps around the plant at lunch. Bike will live at work and not be shuttled to/from work. Not a bad ride.
Lifetime Odometer:
5.4 miles
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