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Old 01-30-07, 10:33 PM
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Supersized Cycles

have you seen this site?

bikes catering to "supersized riders"

https://www.supersizedcycles.com/
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https://www.supersizedcycles.com/site...67/page/809245

Check out the page title. "Plus size bikes|Bikes for Fat People".

Yup, they can shove their bikes right up their...
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Check out the article they link to: How to Ride a Bike: A Guide for Fat Cyclists

Yea, tell me how it's done.
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Those are Worksman bikes:

https://www.worksmancycles.com/
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Actually, I know Joan from Supersize Cycles, and I understand what she's trying to do! There aren't many bikes out there that will spec to support a 500+ pound rider. She's trying to move into a niche in the bike market catering to the larger riders. She is a large Athena herself, by the way.
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