Author Archives: Clyde

Yes it is a folding bike! I got this Dahon Archer P8 when I first got to Shanghai for work as I wanted a bike to keep in my apartment so I could go exploring. I get a lot of stares from the locals. I don’t know if it is…

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The title “Fat Guy Across America” my not be very “politically correct” but I didn’t create it. This is the name of the website created by Clydesdale Cyclist fan and now friend Eric Hites. Fat Guy Across America is about writer Eric’s journey to ride a bike across America, after…

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If you read my previous page about good bikes for heavy cyclists and casual riding, and still look at those bikes and think “Nope- I really need more beef, because I have too much beef for them” then keep reading! Really the next step up from those types of bikes is a…

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I said it previously, but there is no such thing as *the* best bike for a heavy cyclist. It really depends on the rider and what sort of riding, where, and how far they want to go. In my previous article about what to look out for in a bike for…

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In this post I’m going to talk about these cool little LED bike lights from Night King Pro. You can get them on Amazon and the price is pretty reasonable for the set. They are small and simple. I leave them on the bike all the time just in case I get…

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This is my bike – specially decked out for me as a Clydesdale. The frame and fork are from Falco. They do a lot of carbon and have some sweet looking frames, but I saw they also do Ti (and Al) and asked and yes they will do custom for…

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In Australia cyclists are often labelled as w@nker$ Australia is the most aggressive place I have ever come across when it comes to tolerance of cyclists on the roads. I’ve heard London is pretty bad where the roads are very congested, but I’ve had beer bottles thrown at me while…

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