ravenv12

I'm 516 pounds recently I decided that I need to lose weight for my health.
so I got a bicycle I went riding today and I bent the seat post . And I was curious if anyone out there could help me find one that would work for me .
bicycle is a beach cruiser..

unabowler

Raven, welcome. I don't know the answer, but if you post this question in the Clydesdale/Athena subforum it's likely that someone will be able to help.

Wilfred Laurier

Welcome to the forums!

For experience based advice on being a big cyclist, check out the Clydesdales/Athenas sub-forum.

To answer your question we need more information. What is the diameter of the old post? The diameter is usually stamped on the bottom few inches of the post, in millimeters. Common sizes are 25.8, 27.2, 30.9, and so on.

Also, a mistake a lot of people make when starting cycling is getting a bike with a frame that does not fit. If you have too small a bike then you will have more seatpost exposed and bending is more likely.

ravenv12

I cannot find the information on the post but this is the bicycle brand Fs elite convertible cruiser . Also bicycle is a girls bike and I also have a guys bike but the seat post was broken when I got it

BlazingPedals

I've always read that walking was the best exercise for weight loss. I don't know of any bikes that are rated for 500 pounds except maybe some tandems.

fietsbob

Worksman USA, ,, they Made some HD ones. Like the Trikes to haul Toolboxes between the 2 rear wheels on big Industrial Sites ,
like Ship Yards and aircraft manufactures.

howeeee

There are 2 wheel Worksman bikes that have heavy duty wheels, just like motorcycle wheels. That bike will hold a 500 pound person. I have seen them used for about 150 bucks,,I would look for one of them.

RonH

+1
The folks in the Clydesdale/Athena forum can give you more help.
Click here --> Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

shelbyfv

Click the triangle at the bottom left of your initial post and ask a moderator to move this to the Clyde section. You will find more interest there.

MichaelW

You may want to consider a sprung saddle, to reduce peak loading on your seatpost. You are meant to unweight the saddle as you ride over bumps.
Unicycle chromoly steel seatposts are very heavy duty

Super heavy-duty wheels, tandem grade, may be required.

rydabent

Or a trike might be in order. Check the weight limits of course, but it goes without saying 3 wheels will support your weight better than two.

Mark Stone

Moved from General. @ravenv12 you will get a lot of support and help here

ravenv12

Thanks for moving my post.thought about getting a adult tricycle but the thing is I bent the seat post on a normal bicycle I feel like I would do the same thing with a tricycle.another thing is I don't exactly have a whole lot of money. And I did enjoy riding the bicycle today for 2 miles until I notice what I was doing to it.

TrojanHorse

Can you take a picture of your bike and post it?

ravenv12

And no I did not have the seat up that high

Judi

That seat post looks like it was pretty rough even before you got on. Why don't you take the bike to your local bike shop and have them replace the seat post? There are different styles of seat posts, you should avoid the kind that have the clamp attached to them and adjust with an allen wrench, they have little teeth that hold the angle adjustment and a heavier rider can strip those out pretty easily, or at least I did when I was around 400. This kind holds up better: Seat Pan Clamp: Vintage Bike Style Saddle Clamp Replacement | (not suggesting the brand in particular, just that style).

Some chain lube and some puncture-resistant tire tubes would be good too. Always make sure your tires are fully inflated before you ride.

Johnny Mullet

You might need a larger bike like an older, but indestructable mountain bike with a larger frame so the seat post is not so long or exposed. Even older big box bikes made in the USA like Huffy, Kent, etc have heavy duty steel frames. Find a frame suitable for your size.

Homebrew01

Is thet the blue bike ?? See about getting it fixed. The seat post will have less sticking out, and be less likely to bend

ravenv12

I think also were I messed up is because im 6,2 and I was trying to read a girl bicycle. I am going to be fixing the blue bike for myself,, also there's really no local bike shops here they're kinda a joke.

Kindaslow

Email the Thomson company. Their stuff is amazingly well built. Whatever you do, keep moving and keep trying!

without a doubt, you can succeed as long as you keep trying!

TerraCottaGamer

Hey mate....welcome to the forums.

Cycling can be a great way to lose weight for sure. Poke around the clydesdale forum a bit and you will easily find a lot of threads about those who have lost or are currently losing weight. We do a decent job encouraging one another and we all love sharing our passion for cycling as well.

My advice would be to take the bike to a local bike shop and have them help you out. Using the blue bike in the background of the picture would be better because you would have less of the seat post sticking out.

Also, not sure what your financial situation is, but there are plenty of bikes that could be had for a decent price as well. If you are looking at going new you will be in the $400+ range easily. However, there are plenty of used ones available if you search craigslist and other outlets. We here at the forum could begin to offer advice on what you should get for your size if/when you decide to buy.

For now though, probably the best thing to do is get one of those two bikes into a local bike shop and spend a little bit getting it fixed and ready to ride. On the red one there is noticeable rust on the handlebar stem and the seat looks a bit rough as well. It is likely that the bikes also need a good cleaning and lube as well as some adjustments to the chains. Again, we are talking about spending a bit of money here and that can be off putting depending on your situation. But your health is worth it mate.

The good news is you don't need to go spend hundreds right now if you don't want. Just go get one of those two bikes fixed to make them ridable and start riding a little bit every day and slowly increase your time and distance.

MichaelW

Strong but pricey.
Get a frame that fits you well with just a handfull of exposed seatpost.

PhotoJoe 

First, let me echo a big "Welcome" to the nut-house...'er....forum. This place is full of friendly people who are on a similar journey as you. Some had more to lose than you do, some less, but the same journey all the same. This is a safe place. You can ask any question you want without the fear of being ridiculed.

Now, for the bad news. If it were me, I'd be seriously concerned about riding that red bike. Others may disagree with me, and I'm all ears, but the women's design isn't a traditional diamond frame, and as such, I'm concerned that the frame isn't going to support your weight. Before spending any money on the red bike, I would get the blue bike up to speed. I think you have a good idea of using that instead.

I know you say the budget is tight, but could you swing $200 for a bike better suited to you? Only $100? $300? I would think a rigid-fork steel mountain bike with gears would be a benefit for you. I think if nothing else, your knees would thank you. If you can't find a rigid fork, any front suspension should have a lockout. At your weight, you'll compress the shocks and they'll do nothing for you.

Generally speaking, where do you live (city, general area of a state, etc.). We're not looking for a home address.

How tall are you?

My wife has a Specialized Rockhopper from the early 90's. That is an amazingly comfortable bike, and STURDY. Neither of us are lightweights and I've never had to true her wheels.

This guy doesn't quote a price, but based on his description, I'm sure he's WAY over priced.

1989 Specialized RockHopper Comp (perfect condition)

Classic Specialized Rockhopper Mountain Bike

26" SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER MOUNTAIN BIKE HYBRID .. 21 SPEEDS

Willbird

Yea I'd fix up the Blue Bike and give it a shot.

Worksman seats are very nice...we got one for the wife's Schwinn Trike, the seat clamp is a LOT stronger than the one on the Cloud Nine seat that came on it.

If you do a search on Amazon for "wald seatpost" some heavy duty steel ones will come up, the Worksman saddle clamps onto a 7/8"...but you would have to measure the size that fits into the frame, or have it measured for you.

Captlink

The worksmen are bomb proof.If you can find one in your price range it will support you with confidence.
The basic newsboy needs the sealed bearing bottom bracket Kevlar tires with liners and thorn-proof tubes.To handle 550#. This group is very supportive.