Originally Posted by TrogdorJW
Okay, so I've been scouring around for information on some bikes, and I've more or less got an answer, but I still need advice. First, I'm out of shape, so I'm getting a bike to get back into decent shape. 30 years old, 230 pounds, 6'3". I figure I need something a little more rugged to start with, at the very least. After looking around, I've come down to the following options.
Whatever you decide, make sure the frame you get has a lifetime warranty. Your weight will add a lot of stress to the frame and promote failure, especially w/ aluminum. Although I don't know of other companies, Trek lives up to their lifetime frame warranty.