Need help choosing a bike, please!
12-08-13, 01:45 PM
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Need help choosing a bike, please!
Hello everyone I tried my luck on another form and didn't get a response. I'm 340 pounds and 6 feet. I'm a student at a university in California, and the terrain is completely flat. I was wondering if any of you know any reliable bikes for my weight and the type of riding i'll be doing. I'm a novice at this and was looking at these two bikes, any suggestions on why these might not work?
https://www.amazon.com/Takara-Kabuto-...-2147483553-20
https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-So...-2147483553-20
https://www.amazon.com/Takara-Kabuto-...-2147483553-20
https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-So...-2147483553-20
12-08-13, 01:47 PM
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This forum is for handicapped riders.
What is you handicap?
What is you handicap?
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12-08-13, 01:54 PM
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Go to your nearest local bike shop and try a few mountain bikes without suspension.
You'll find that the suspension absorbs much of your pedaling energy. A good mountain bike will support more weight and the wider tires will be more forgiving on roads that are uneven.
One word of advice - you'll probably have to adjust your budget closer to the $500 - $600 range. Good luck!
You'll find that the suspension absorbs much of your pedaling energy. A good mountain bike will support more weight and the wider tires will be more forgiving on roads that are uneven.
One word of advice - you'll probably have to adjust your budget closer to the $500 - $600 range. Good luck!
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Although in my book you are welcome on this forum any time, it tends to be pretty lightly traveled. Just below is a forum called Clydesdales/Athenas that caters to larger riders. You may want to try there if you have not already.
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