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06-15-09, 04:36 PM
I would like to start mountain biking, mostly to get back in shape. Anyway, I haven't ridden a bike in years, and I'm kinda confused as to what bike is going to best fit me, so I thought I'd start here and get some opinions.
I'm 6'4, 300 lbs (pass the cupcakes), and realize I probably need a larger bike than the average human. I've heard something about a brand of bikes called "Giant" but that is about as much info as I have on the subject. I'm fairly "limber" and athletic for my size (used to play football), I don't know if that matters when choosing a bike.
I'd like a mountain bike, and I'd prefer to spend less than $500. I don't need anything fancy, just a base model or whatever to get me up and riding and into the activity. Any help or advice to get me started would be much appreciated. Thanks alot.
I'm 6'4, 300 lbs (pass the cupcakes), and realize I probably need a larger bike than the average human. I've heard something about a brand of bikes called "Giant" but that is about as much info as I have on the subject. I'm fairly "limber" and athletic for my size (used to play football), I don't know if that matters when choosing a bike.
I'd like a mountain bike, and I'd prefer to spend less than $500. I don't need anything fancy, just a base model or whatever to get me up and riding and into the activity. Any help or advice to get me started would be much appreciated. Thanks alot.