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Old 10-27-10, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pastelsoda
Hey guys, Im looking for a bicycle to bike to college, I am 6'1ft tall and weigh around 260, so im pretty big guy looking to lose some weight using bicycle. My budget just like any other college student out there is under 200 dollar. I heard people said dont buy from walmart or target bikes because they will break easy, but thats the only things I could actually afford at this moment.

Im looking around 200 maximum of spending *which is including tax* *shipping if i buy online* and needed your help on buying a bike.
Now my question is can a big guy like me be okay in a road bike? or should I get cruiser bike or mountain bike?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/700C-GMC-D...-Bike/12080282
this is the road bike Im currently looking at.

http://www.amazon.com/Mens-Schwinn-G.../dp/B003DQ0EJK
bike I just like this design, but not sure what type this is

http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Windwo.../dp/B003WLC4FS
or just cruiser bike, which looks pretty well made for heavy people like me..?

I dont know road bike looks a bit flimsy because wheel is so skinny, and not sure if it can support my weight?

Im new to bikes, I ridden a bike alot back in high school but it was just cheap walmart quality bike back then too. And sorry if I posted in wrong section, I didnt know where esle to post.

So I hope to hear from you guys soon and thanks for reading

I can not help you very much in choosing a bike but I will say:-

Get a bike that fits you.

Get a color that you like.

Don't worry about your weight. There are a lot of people, who are your size and larger, that ride bikes with no more problems than 162 lb people like me.

My best suggestion would be that you check with a local charity, such as BikesForTykes, which will have experienced cyclists/mechanics that can put you on a suitable machine for very little$$$$$

Best wishes.
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