Hi Folks,
Im a super Clyde if there ever was one. I'm 6'0 and get ready, 400lbs. I lost 130lbs due to weight loss surgery over the past two years. I have found that bike riding is my way to reaching the weight that I want to be. I have never done any activity that has given me more enjoyment than riding my bike, well, maybe one, but this is a family board.
I was hoping someone might be able to give me some advice on rear wheels. I'm on my second bike, I destroyed my first hoping a curb and ended up buying a Scott Aspect 950. I'll put some pics below for everyone's enjoyment.
The problem I'm having is that I have been riding my new Scott for about 3 months and have started breaking spokes in the rear wheel. Had both wheels trued and 2 new spokes put in yesterday. Rode to work this morning and ping! Another spoke bites the dust.
Do I need a better back rim and heavier spokes? What about a fat bike for winter riding? Can they be modified for heavier riders, I would love to ride all winter. Keep in mind Im in Canada around Niagara Falls.
this was my first bike.
This is my new bike
Close up of rear rim