Overweight and looking to get started!
03-20-15, 01:43 PM
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Here another vote for the Trek FX. I'd suggest the 7.2 or higher.
Many of us have used performance hybrids (such as the Trek FX... most manufacturers have a performance hybrid line) as the gateway drug to road bikes. The hybrid is very welcoming and forgiving and reminds you of how much FUN bicycling is. After six months to a year (and the loss of a few pounds), one typically notices that, gosh, those other kids with road bikes go faster, and they don't complain about their hands hurting after a couple hours, and... and... I want a road bike too!
Which is fine, as the hybrid remains your faithful quarter horse, even after you buy a thoroughbred. Nothing beats the hybrid for running errands, especially if you want to keep your road bike light and nimble.
As others have said, you're shopping for a bike shop as well as a bike. A good shop should be helpful and supportive, and should be looking to gain a longterm client... not just sell a bike.
Good hunting!
Many of us have used performance hybrids (such as the Trek FX... most manufacturers have a performance hybrid line) as the gateway drug to road bikes. The hybrid is very welcoming and forgiving and reminds you of how much FUN bicycling is. After six months to a year (and the loss of a few pounds), one typically notices that, gosh, those other kids with road bikes go faster, and they don't complain about their hands hurting after a couple hours, and... and... I want a road bike too!
Which is fine, as the hybrid remains your faithful quarter horse, even after you buy a thoroughbred. Nothing beats the hybrid for running errands, especially if you want to keep your road bike light and nimble.
As others have said, you're shopping for a bike shop as well as a bike. A good shop should be helpful and supportive, and should be looking to gain a longterm client... not just sell a bike.
Good hunting!
This really sums up things nicely. It's how I went from hybrid to road bike.
03-20-15, 01:54 PM
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I was pushing 380 at 6'1, and I did not want a bike that would fall apart, nor did I want to spend a fortune and take the risk of not like riding a bike. I settled on a GIANT ESCAPE 3, the only thing I have changed on it was I had the rear wheel rebuilt with stronger spokes after breaking 4 spokes. I love this bike and it was under $500
03-20-15, 03:08 PM
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I think Trek's are great bikes, as NEW bikes I think MAYBE you pay a little more for a given "quality" of bike, but that is just my opinion and that of others, all that advertising gets passed onto the street price of the bike.
Felt bicycles some feel are the opposite in that regard, not a ton of advertising.......I had my heart set on a Felt but the lure of a local dealer really close by who is a really nice/good dealer lured me into buying a Fuji :-).
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03-23-15, 11:22 AM
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I think the best bike for the OP is the one they like, and has a comfortable fit. People talk about going X number of miles, well for a beginner with a bit of extra wgt, they aren't going to be fast I know I'm not, so those miles translate into a significant amount of time in the saddle. you want something you like, that isn't going to torture you just by sitting on it. I like that they are taking the bike to a bike shop for second opinion.
03-23-15, 11:27 AM
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Dont be embarrassed at the LBS, I was too but once iwas in there and talking with them it was great. The even told me stories of friends of theirs that did the same thing, I, you and everyone else is trying to do. If they do make you feel embarrassed it is not the LBs to be shopping at
03-23-15, 04:25 PM
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Another Toronto area cyclist? Yes!
I started riding at around the 300lb range and spent a fair bit of time looking for a friendly, approachable store. Found it! I still go there for tune-ups and accessories. Urbane Cyclist is in the Queen and John street area and they have a nice range of bikes and let you try them out in the park just north of the store.
Another Toronto area cyclist? Yes!
I started riding at around the 300lb range and spent a fair bit of time looking for a friendly, approachable store. Found it! I still go there for tune-ups and accessories. Urbane Cyclist is in the Queen and John street area and they have a nice range of bikes and let you try them out in the park just north of the store.
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