Originally Posted by
ssnova12
This actually sounds quite ideal. I wouldn't mind a used bike that I could order new parts to replace. Could learn a few things. I'll start browsing daily. It just sounds better buying a used bike as opposed to never really been serious about cycling and dropping at least 400 on a new bike out of no where. Stretching the process out over a few weeks sounds nicer, and kind of make it my own.
So there isn't anything specific as far as bikes go for heavier people?
250 lbs is heavy, but not that heavy. Not the bike, but the back wheel. 32 spoke or 36 spoke wheels are better suited to your Dad's weight. Low spoke count wheels, not so much.