Full Suspension Concerns
Hi folks
I'm considering buying a mountain bike for fitness / losing weight issues. Perhaps a used Santa Cruz from ebay.
I need advise on the adjustment and settings of rear suspension systems. As I'm a fat sod at 18 stone (250 pounds) will the shocker be maxed out at full travel simply by me sitting on the bike? What's the maximum weight that can be handled?
Also I'm a bit confused with tyre and rim sizing. I've googled for thornproof tyres:
Schwalbe Marathon XR 700 x 50C, 50-622.
05 Team Control Armadillo Tire Size: 26 x 2.00
so do I buy rims to suit tyres instead of tyres to suit rims? Or is there a slight range of rim widths that a particular tyre can fit?
TIA
Rob