Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - using a touring bike as a knock around bike

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jgedwa
09-24-06, 08:06 PM
I am tall (6'5") and heavy (240#). I have been playing around fixing up bikes recently, and am wondering whether the following idea makes any sense: I would like to find an older touring bike to use as my bomber for the weekend rides. I have trouble not feeling cramped on a bike and think maybe one that is stretched out some would be helpful. Comments? J

Tom Stormcrowe
09-24-06, 08:28 PM
I am tall (6'5") and heavy (240#). I have been playing around fixing up bikes recently, and am wondering whether the following idea makes any sense: I would like to find an older touring bike to use as my bomber for the weekend rides. I have trouble not feeling cramped on a bike and think maybe one that is stretched out some would be helpful. Comments? J
Excellent idea!
jimblairo
09-24-06, 08:56 PM
I'm 6'5" and I bought a used Trek 520 when I weighed 240lbs. It had a cro-molly frame with a triple crank set and 105 shimano components. With 700 X 28 or 32 tires I really zipped around on the thing.

I got hooked on road bikes riding it.

Air
09-24-06, 09:36 PM
That's what I'd like to do - go for it!