Originally Posted by kevin1968

I was hoping to get some information regarding weight limits on bikes. My brother is over 300lbs and I want to get him a bike so he can start working out. I cant afford an expensive one and was wondering if the bikes you see at Wal Mart and other places for under $300 would work. Most of these have aluminum frames. Would this be a waste of money and would he have problems riding it. Thanks for your assistance.