Bikes for short clyde
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Bikes for short clyde
I know a person, female, 5'5" 300lbs, what kinds of bikes would you folks recommend for this person, I am intentionally staying away from riding style, because we don't know yet. Yes, this person is a type II diabetic, I know there are a few out there.
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Originally Posted by Wogsterca
I know a person, female, 5'5" 300lbs, what kinds of bikes would you folks recommend for this person, I am intentionally staying away from riding style, because we don't know yet. Yes, this person is a type II diabetic, I know there are a few out there.
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The problem with a recumbent is most of them have weight limits of around 250. I have seen a few that go 275. I would try some type of hybrid bike. They have a more upright seating and are more comfortable then a regular road bike. Her weight won't be a problem for the bike itself but it might be for the wheels. They are usually the weak link on a bike. I started riding at 302 and am now down to 265. I ride a 2005 Specialized Allez Sport road bike and other then the wheels I have had no problems. The wheels were a known problem with these bikes so when I started breaking spokes I replaced them with something sturdier.
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Originally Posted by Ray Dockrey
The problem with a recumbent is most of them have weight limits of around 250. I have seen a few that go 275. I would try some type of hybrid bike. They have a more upright seating and are more comfortable then a regular road bike. Her weight won't be a problem for the bike itself but it might be for the wheels. They are usually the weak link on a bike. I started riding at 302 and am now down to 265. I ride a 2005 Specialized Allez Sport road bike and other then the wheels I have had no problems. The wheels were a known problem with these bikes so when I started breaking spokes I replaced them with something sturdier.
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Originally Posted by Ray Dockrey
The problem with a recumbent is most of them have weight limits of around 250. I have seen a few that go 275. I would try some type of hybrid bike. They have a more upright seating and are more comfortable then a regular road bike. Her weight won't be a problem for the bike itself but it might be for the wheels. They are usually the weak link on a bike. I started riding at 302 and am now down to 265. I ride a 2005 Specialized Allez Sport road bike and other then the wheels I have had no problems. The wheels were a known problem with these bikes so when I started breaking spokes I replaced them with something sturdier.
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Originally Posted by Wogsterca
I know a person, female, 5'5" 300lbs, what kinds of bikes would you folks recommend for this person, I am intentionally staying away from riding style, because we don't know yet. Yes, this person is a type II diabetic, I know there are a few out there. Thanks
Have your friend check out the Electra Townie models. They allow the rider to sit on the seat with feet flat on the ground. When you want to pedal, you put your feet forward and begin. They are very sturdy, well made, comfortable, and will fit very short people. I had one when I began riding at the beginning of 2005, and it was a GREAT bike.
I agree with the poster who suggested recumbents for comfort, also. Your friend will for SURE want a trike, not a two-wheel-bike if she goes to a 'bent. Being diabetic, spills and bruises are NOT what your friend needs.
Worksman is a company that makes heavy-duty trikes that would be comfortable for your friend, although the Worksmans are not recumbents.
In summary, if your friend is comfortable on a bike, have her at least test-ride an Electra Townie. If your friend isn't comfortable balancing a bike, have her check out a Worksman trike. Happy riding!
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The Giant Revive is really comfortable.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/030...2006&range=279
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/030...2006&range=279
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Originally Posted by FarHorizon
Hi Wogsterca!
Have your friend check out the Electra Townie models. They allow the rider to sit on the seat with feet flat on the ground. When you want to pedal, you put your feet forward and begin. They are very sturdy, well made, comfortable, and will fit very short people. I had one when I began riding at the beginning of 2005, and it was a GREAT bike.
I agree with the poster who suggested recumbents for comfort, also. Your friend will for SURE want a trike, not a two-wheel-bike if she goes to a 'bent. Being diabetic, spills and bruises are NOT what your friend needs.
Worksman is a company that makes heavy-duty trikes that would be comfortable for your friend, although the Worksmans are not recumbents.
In summary, if your friend is comfortable on a bike, have her at least test-ride an Electra Townie. If your friend isn't comfortable balancing a bike, have her check out a Worksman trike. Happy riding!
Have your friend check out the Electra Townie models. They allow the rider to sit on the seat with feet flat on the ground. When you want to pedal, you put your feet forward and begin. They are very sturdy, well made, comfortable, and will fit very short people. I had one when I began riding at the beginning of 2005, and it was a GREAT bike.
I agree with the poster who suggested recumbents for comfort, also. Your friend will for SURE want a trike, not a two-wheel-bike if she goes to a 'bent. Being diabetic, spills and bruises are NOT what your friend needs.
Worksman is a company that makes heavy-duty trikes that would be comfortable for your friend, although the Worksmans are not recumbents.
In summary, if your friend is comfortable on a bike, have her at least test-ride an Electra Townie. If your friend isn't comfortable balancing a bike, have her check out a Worksman trike. Happy riding!
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Electra SHOULD have a Canadian dealer - check www.electrabike.com. An entry-level MTB would also work. I'm partial to Specialized, Kona, and Trek. Any of them should be sufficiently tough.
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Originally Posted by Wogsterca
I know a person, female, 5'5" 300lbs, what kinds of bikes would you folks recommend for this person, I am intentionally staying away from riding style, because we don't know yet. Yes, this person is a type II diabetic, I know there are a few out there.
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https://www.phatcycles.com/Phundamentals/seacrest6l.htm
its an easy bike to ride, nice seat, upright seating, and a few gears for going uphills. Not something anyone is going to do extending riding on, but its fine for a nice 12 mile ride or so. Its a good first bike that may need to be replaced after some weight loss. But if you jump into a road bike right away, it might end up just sitting there because it is too hard to ride. It was $350 here in the US.
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