Finally!! A Break in the Weather!!

[RawleyD]

Hmm. Porsche guys are also 'bike' guys too. Interestiing

[CoBeerToad]

Bought a Trek 7.2 about 6 months before I bought my Boxster. Loved it. Work was 6 miles away and the bar was 8 miles away so that was perfect for a 300 pounder trying to get in shape. So I got a good 6 months of riding before I put it in the "pile of stuff I'm never going to use again."

I'll break it out this summer, of course I say that every summer along with, "this year I'm going to hit the golf courses at least twice a month." I've golfed 36 holes in the past 10 years.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by CoBeerToad

Bought a Trek 7.2 about 6 months before I bought my Boxster. Loved it. Work was 6 miles away and the bar was 8 miles away so that was perfect for a 300 pounder trying to get in shape. So I got a good 6 months of riding before I put it in the "pile of stuff I'm never going to use again."

I'll break it out this summer, of course I say that every summer along with, "this year I'm going to hit the golf courses at least twice a month." I've golfed 36 holes in the past 10 years.

You should look into making your own e-motion rollers. The actual 'inside ride' brand rollers are very pricey ($700) but some handy YouTubers have made excellent versions from old Kreitler rollers with pretty basic parts like roller blade wheels (to keep you from rolling off sideways), 2x4's and bungee cords. It's absoultely brilliant. If I didn't ride year-round I'd definitely make one. They're great at mimicking the natural forward motion of biking that you don't get with a bolt down trainer, less stress on the frame too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ykfK2o3AV0

This guy made DIY resistance with magnets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x60n_pwsquY

But if you're more laid back type rider this type of set up with a flat screen TV is pretty cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FGeSx3gsPc

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by RawleyD

Hmm. Porsche guys are also 'bike' guys too. Interestiing

And drive Speed Yellow Porsches as well !

[kk2002s]

Mid 80's I got into biking heavy duty. I had a local bike shop build me a Ciocc world 77 frame w/ Campy Super Record components. I did some racing, time trials, centuries. I put 20,000 + miles on that bike. Went through 3-4 sets of rims. I still have it but hardly ride it anymore. It is just like the 986, the control, feeling every little thing, the extension through it.
When I do ride it (It is still in great condition) I am immediately reminded of it's minimalist attitude, like the 986. 90 psi on 1 inch wide tires and a seat that is a plastic shell with leather cover + 50 more pounds on me = Ouch on every bump.
The Mountain bike is a much easier ride, like an SUV