I extend my warmest welcome to the troll Randy Dineer, sounding like Randonneur. We met the troll Ron Danner last year. He was overweight too. Ron Danner must have moved to Louisiana and changed his name. Here's Ron's introduction to CR on 6/11/08
Greetings fellow Bolsheviks:
My name is Ron Danner and I am new to this humble slice of the world. I have used the list archives as a source for bike thoughts for some time. I have been dealing with a host of health issues mostly spawned by exposure to toxic mold in the early 2000's. I have had systemic immuno-failure and my weight has ballooned to over 400 lbs from a somewhat svelte 245lbs in the late 1990's. I have my health now in order and have decided upon biking as a way to regain my touch with health, vim and vigor.
Obviously I need a stout machine to support my girth so all the racing and sport tourers that you guys deal with are out of my reach for now. I have found an older Schwinn frame that I am working on to create a touring frame of sort. I plan small short rides at first and then hope to progress to longer more vigorous rides. I am trying to engineer a rear wheel that could accomodate more than just one rim as I am afraid that I will bottom out most conventional wheel systems. Does anyone know of any classic multi-rim hubs? Pellisier used to make something like that. Any idea where I can score something like that. I have a friend who owns a bus company that has offered to do some welding if necessary. I'll keep everyone updated as I continue my build.
One last question? Does anyone know where to acquire some size XXXL riding shorts? All the ones i have from before are way too small. When i rode before i also experienced pouch problems since my hinter parts are embarrasingly large. I'd like to find shorts that allow some internal tuck so i don't look like i have a groin tumor. Any help would be most appreciated.
Ron Danner Hop Bottom Township Susquehanna PA USA
Peter
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Peter Brueggeman
La Jolla California USA
4peebee(at)peterbrueggeman.com