@rumrunn6; i understand that. my girlfriend is getting a bike too and we plan on going out togeather for rides on the nearest bike path and such just for fun.
@mkadam68; i have no idea what to look for tbh. i have read posts in other forums about bikes for a larger male and many recommended mountain bikes and the hardrock came up a few times. i have been to my local bike shops and to be honest none of them were all that helpful and none of them really wanted to touch on my weight when i asked.
when looking at the bikes in the larger store near me i saw the Specialized Sirrus but the guy working there said it may not be suitable for me as it's more of a road bike and then he showed me the crosstrail sport and said it would probably be better for me.
what type of bike should i be looking for?