Biking for Big Dudes?
08-12-08, 03:44 PM
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Biking for Big Dudes?
Sorry, this seemed the most appropriate place to post.
So, I'm a big guy. I've been dieting a lot recently, and have shed some pounds, and want to purchase a bike to commute back and forth with. Problem is, I'm worried there aren't any bikes that can support a 400 lb dude. Do you guys have any suggestions for bikes that can hold excess weight, or what to look for in a bike that will hold that weight?
Thanks a bunch, guys.
-Jake
So, I'm a big guy. I've been dieting a lot recently, and have shed some pounds, and want to purchase a bike to commute back and forth with. Problem is, I'm worried there aren't any bikes that can support a 400 lb dude. Do you guys have any suggestions for bikes that can hold excess weight, or what to look for in a bike that will hold that weight?
Thanks a bunch, guys.
-Jake
08-12-08, 03:54 PM
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08-12-08, 03:58 PM
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Sorry, this seemed the most appropriate place to post.
So, I'm a big guy. I've been dieting a lot recently, and have shed some pounds, and want to purchase a bike to commute back and forth with. Problem is, I'm worried there aren't any bikes that can support a 400 lb dude. Do you guys have any suggestions for bikes that can hold excess weight, or what to look for in a bike that will hold that weight?
Thanks a bunch, guys.
-Jake
So, I'm a big guy. I've been dieting a lot recently, and have shed some pounds, and want to purchase a bike to commute back and forth with. Problem is, I'm worried there aren't any bikes that can support a 400 lb dude. Do you guys have any suggestions for bikes that can hold excess weight, or what to look for in a bike that will hold that weight?
Thanks a bunch, guys.
-Jake
By the way… welcome to Bike Forums biggyph00l aka Jake.
08-12-08, 03:59 PM
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check out the clydes and athena's forum. I think any good touring bicycle would have no problem with that sort of load. There are plenty of them out there... Surly Long Haul Trucker (LHT), Jamis Aurora, Trek 520, Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30 (my favorite), Cannondale makes touring bike, Fuji Touring and I'm sure there are many others. The touring bikes are much more comfortable than road bikes (racing type of bicycles) and they make a great commuting cycle. 400 lbs... no worries. Just get a good set of 36 spoke wheels and you're good to go.
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Somebody should mention that you're more than welcome to hang around this forum too. You don't have to go to the Clydesdale and Athena forum. A lot of people show up in both places.
I suspect that sooner or later someone will recommend an old (90's) Specialized Hardrock, so it may as well be me. The reason to get an older one is that the newer ones have suspension forks, which might seem like a good thing but tends not to be for commuting. I believe the older ones have steel frames too, which is nice.
Be sure whatever you get is sized right for your height.
I suspect that sooner or later someone will recommend an old (90's) Specialized Hardrock, so it may as well be me. The reason to get an older one is that the newer ones have suspension forks, which might seem like a good thing but tends not to be for commuting. I believe the older ones have steel frames too, which is nice.
Be sure whatever you get is sized right for your height.
08-12-08, 06:40 PM
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There is a really cool blog by this guy. As a clyde myself I find it inspirational when things aren't going my way weight wise. He started out at 500 lbs and is now in "hundred somethings" as he puts it.
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