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10-24-06, 11:18 AM
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intro and questions
hello. this looks like the forum for me 
i'm 6'4 and 330lbs. looking for a recommendation on what type of bike can handle me, and that i can handle. mostly i'd be trying commute, explore, and lose a few pounds. eventually i'd try more things, so something that might be somewhat adaptive by making a few mechanical changes would be ideal.
any ideas what to get, and where to get it would be highly appreciated.
-j
i'm 6'4 and 330lbs. looking for a recommendation on what type of bike can handle me, and that i can handle. mostly i'd be trying commute, explore, and lose a few pounds. eventually i'd try more things, so something that might be somewhat adaptive by making a few mechanical changes would be ideal.
any ideas what to get, and where to get it would be highly appreciated.
-j
10-24-06, 11:38 AM
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10-24-06, 12:35 PM
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Wheels with at least 36 spokes. Thats my 2¢
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10-24-06, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Air
10-24-06, 05:58 PM
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You're welcome! It's also kinda like a universal bookmark for myself - when I do a search for something I'll add the useful threads. Plus your explanation put the whole thing in a nutshell, no need to reinvent the wheel everytime. Luckily everyone else did the work - I just put it in one spot! 
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10-25-06, 07:58 AM
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A cyclocross bike will give you a road bike that will take on light trails, you can change it as you find the type of riding you favor. I like hand build wheels as they can be made to suit you. I used Sapim spokes and they are super strong.
