I got my Large Trike

It came yesterday and my bro-in-law assembled it today.  It wasn't hard, but I'm disabled and just can't do it myself.  I have the seat in the furthest back position.  I need it like that so I can get on the Trike.  However, once I'm on it, I'm really too close to the ground.  So, we're going to get foam padding or a cushion that I can put on the seat once I'm on the Trike.  If the seat were higher initially, I wouldn't be able to get on it.

My brother-in-law took it for a spin and he felt like a kid again.  I'll post on my progress with it.

By the way, I got the way cool package from Boner for being a member of the Tour de Fat.  I sent him an e-mail asking if he wants to think about getting contributions for the team.  I envision that it may have to pay for support personnel ( a bike mechanic) at some events.  Even though I wouldn't be riding, I wouldn't mind making a small contribution now or in the future.  Bob

I've somehow missed something. What's this Tour de Fat business. New Belgium sponsoring ex-fats now?

Boner started the Tour de Fat.  So, look at his Latest Posts.

Here's a link to SJ's induction into Team Tour de Fat which should tell you all about it.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/men/a,messageboard/action, replies/board_id,5479/cat_id,5079/topic_id,3697116/

New Belgium brewery out here in Colorado (maker of Fat Tire ale) sponsored a series of bike rides around the US called the Tour de Fat. I stole their name and called my personal weight loss journey: the Tour de Fat. I got a pair of their Tour de Fat socks and wear them on every major cycling event I ride in (see the various pics in my profile and take a look at the socks with the red ball logo). 

Anywho, my personal Tour de Fat concept evolved into Team Tour de Fat which is explained in SJ's induction thread. My hope is we can ride as a team in RAGBRAI2009 next July which is Big Boner's (my brother who just had WLS) ultimate fitness goal. There's also a thread on RAGBRAI2009.

Boner  

That's great SJ, I hope it helps with your mobility and some exercise for you.

Let us know how you like the trike after you have ridden it for a while.

Scott

Bob glad your up and running. I had dinner with Boner tonight great guy! Of course we already knew that. He tweaked my bike operates even smoother. Hope this exercise really gets your blood flowing, good luck. C'ya Bob aka Rocky Top

Great news about your trike, SJ! As you said in your pm, "the adventure begins." Best of luck with your new fitness program cause we're all pulling for you. Team Tour de Fat's got your back, brother.

I'm glad you like your Tour de Fat swag. Thank you so much for your generous offer of a contribution for the team but not necessary. I've gotten pretty good with working on bikes and I enjoy it so I be the mechanic. As a matter of fact, Big Boner is coming out to Colorado today and is bringing Pork Chops and his bikes with him so I can get them ready for the road. Their adventure begins!

Boner

Congrats Bob