Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - help pick a bike for my brother

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I'm a very adamant cyclist, but am basically the opposite of a clyde. My brother however is a clyde (over 6 foot) and, frankly, also obese (almost 300 pounds) and he graciously accepted my offer to order him a bike with my credit card points.
The choices are here (http://www.scorecardrewards.com/catalog_Search.asp?SearchText=bike&CatalogSearch=Search&Threshold=-1&ThresholdName=&PreviousHighValue=&PreviousLowValue=&PreviousText=&PreviousPoint=&PreviousManufacturerID=&PreviousCategory=&HiddenCategory=&pageNo=&Sort=&itemsPerPage=&Dir=&HiddenPoint=&HiddenText=&PromoName=&SearchExecuted=1). Which do you guys think I should get him?
I'm partial to the cheap commuter because I ride my cheap commuter more than my other bikes, but my brother has no intention of commuting and hopefully will be more likely to use it if it fits well (the Columbia and Trek bikes are ordered to size).
I guess you're not going to give us your credit card log in so we can view the option details :). Frankly, your brother needs to decide on the type of riding that he'll be doing (road, mountain, commute, dirt paths, etc.). That will dictate the style of bike that he'll use. Heavy duty wheels are strongly recommended (36 spoke is ideal). Often, we recommend a used touring bike or MTB for people starting off because it is ready to go (strong frame and wheels, decent components vs Walmart fare, etc.).
Missbumble
08-24-09, 04:47 PM
I too was thinking of buying a Mountain bike using my Amex points. (I am a roadie..) ..so I figure - go for the one with the most pts....and let him get fitted. Who cares if it is not perfect- just try it...it's points after all...
I guess you're not going to give us your credit card log in so we can view the option details :). Frankly, your brother needs to decide on the type of riding that he'll be doing (road, mountain, commute, dirt paths, etc.). That will dictate the style of bike that he'll use. Heavy duty wheels are strongly recommended (36 spoke is ideal). Often, we recommend a used touring bike or MTB for people starting off because it is ready to go (strong frame and wheels, decent components vs Walmart fare, etc.).
Oops. Just click where it says "Browse Catalog" and then search for "bike". Please do view the option details. For whatever reason I can't link directly.
bautieri
08-24-09, 04:59 PM
Link to the catalog: http://www.scorecardrewards.com/catalog_Search.asp?SearchText=bike&CatalogSearch=Search&Threshold=-1&ThresholdName=&PreviousHighValue=&PreviousLowValue=&PreviousText=&PreviousPoint=&PreviousManufacturerID=&PreviousCategory=&HiddenCategory=&pageNo=&Sort=&itemsPerPage=&Dir=&HiddenPoint=&HiddenText=&PromoName=&SearchExecuted=1
Well, out of all them I would choose the FX 7.3. The other choices (asides from the navigator) are..for lack of a better term garbage. As an experienced cyclist you should be well aware.
Well, out of all them I would choose the FX 7.3. The other choices (asides from the navigator) are..for lack of a better term garbage. As an experienced cyclist you should be well aware.
Well I'm a bit ignorant here because all my bikes are folding or recumbent road bikes and frankly I would never straddle a bike without fenders.
I was afraid of the FX 7.3 because I know hybrids get a bad rap, but if that's the clear choice then so be it.