Originally Posted by
jr74bronco
I'm almost 50 and out of shape but for the last 3 months I've been walking alot I am up to 5 miles and have lost 30 lbs. My weight is 250lbs and I have look at a few bikes but not sur if a Road Bike would hold my weight? I used to be in the military and was Airborne so we would run 10 plus miles a day I want to get back to that and get in shape but with all the bikes out there not sure what would be best for me but i would want stay on the road and be light weight so any help would be greatful Thanks James
I know you said you wanted to stay on the road and be lightweight, but will you ever take it on trails? Are you comfortable in a forward leaning aero position with your handlebars lower than your seat?
If you might take if off road every now and then and if you would rather sit more upright (with a better view of traffic in most cases) then I'd consider a hybrid bike rather than a road bike per se.
Do you have a budget you are working with?
I am also nearly 50, was 270 pounds two years ago and have lost 110 pounds since getting on the bike and eating sensibly, so it can be done, my friend. In the process I've lost my hypertension, sleep apnea, high cholesterol and prediabetes and I don't miss any of them. I now usually get between 125-150 miles in a week and my resting heart rate has gone from low 90's to 50. Hills that looked fearsome 20 months ago I don't even break a sweat on now and they actually even LOOK flatter.
Cycling helped save my life so yes, it can do that for you too.
Just don't let something hit you while you are at it and ruin all that hard work.