Originally Posted by GERBIL_111
Hi,
I am planning on restarting riding and I'm looking for an inexpensive intro bike. The problem is that I have put on a lot of weight since I last rode seriously. I weigh 280lbs and need something sufficiently sturdy. I tried buying a bike from sears but the tires were riding almost flat and the pedals kept breaking off. Any non-insulting suggestions would be welcomed
THX
A lot of the heavier guys like the Kona Hoss, but we're talking about guys that are more like twice your weight. I'm about 200 lbs. and do just fine on a stock Specialized Allez. What style of bike are you wanting? Road bike, mountain bike, etc.?