Originally Posted by
projectuss13
The only thing that was keeping me away from getting a road bike, tbh it is because of my weight. I weight about 250lbs and those thin frame and tires don't seem strong enough.
I am also worried if bike will get damaged by going over potholes or bumpy rides on sidewalk.
1. You might want to come over to the forum for bigger riders:
Clydes/Athenas
2. A road bike will be fine. You might want to get one with at least 28/32 spokes (front/rear). As the wheels are normally the weak point for the bigger riders.
3. When I started riding about 3 months ago, I was about 250#. The bike I got, a
Fuji Sportif 1.3 C - 2014, has suited me well. It has 700x28 tires, and since it has disc brakes, it could go a bit wider without any issues. It's an endurance bike.
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