PWRDbyTRD

Get the Hoss, get a project 2 and a set of slicks, you won't regret it. at 380lb you can't really ride a true road bike. You'd have to go cyclocross or mountain bike. Be aware at 380 you'll want to run atleast a 30c tire, maybe a bit wider. So road bikes are out of the question, the stays are too narrow for that size tire.

AndrewP

I dont think there is a Clydesdale bike so much as Clydesdale wheels. Strong rims, 36 or more well tensioned and stress relieved spokes. Mountain bike rear wheels are stronger because the hubs are wider with less dish, which allows the weight to be carried more evenly by the spokes on both sides.

FreakinNewDude

It's supposed to be the total package, rims, frame, folks you name it. You have
point though. Mine has 32, as do the ones on the pages.

PWRDbyTRD

the 32 hole ditch witch is actually pretty beefy, but I did manage to destroy it.

givempills

i got a 16 inch frame...so my knees hit the handlebar.....i was too upright.......the bike is sick otherwise...here's a question...does anyone still use bar ends? I just put some on made by cane creek...they're kinda ergo-nomic...they fit your hand like a nice handle...I've always used bar ends, so i said hey, what the hell......Ok, time for a new discussion.....Camelbacks.........I'm thinking about it, i tried on the HAWG today ($100) and it seems nice...I had borrowed my brothers smaller camelback, and although i havent ridden with it yet, it seems ok.....I'm worried that the straps might bite my underarms a little...Holla back guys...

PWRDbyTRD

I run the same bar ends, look on supergo or pricepoint, they have the 04 hawg on close out for 50 bucks

FreakinNewDude

It sounds like you needed an 18 inch frame, or bigger, If your
knees are hitting the handlebar. Didn't your LBS size you before
they ordered you bike?

PWRDbyTRD

Also about the straps I have like a 54" chest or maybe 56" and it doesn't bother me til about 3 hours into the ride

givempills

hey new guy...my knees didnt actually hit the handlebar, but they could if i was standing and turning...once i swapped the stem its fine.....poo poo bike guy...i got the 05 HAWG last night, cause i just dont give a damm anymore......now if only i could ride the damm thing i'd be good

PWRDbyTRD

what'd you pay for it? pix? you like it?

lapbander

Hi Lephturn,

You may want to check out cyclocross bikes (like a bianchi axis) they are heavier duty road bikes, even so, you will probably want to have your LBS set you up with a heavy duty wheel set (I got a 36 spoke wheel set for the front and a 40 spoke wheel set in the rear with a Wood hub cost around $400 - Ok so maybe I overkilled it). This option will give you the flexibility you seem to be looking for and a comfortable touring ride. Most LBS's will also let you change out the seat for a comfort seat.

Lapbander.

PWRDbyTRD

I'd avoid the Axis considering he could get something like the Giant OCR Tourinig ready to go. The Bianchi will need a new fork, a new seatpost, and a new wheelset. The fork is Carbon Fiber, the seatpost is offset which isn't good for every riders, and the wheelset just looks fragile

Black Bud

Lephturn, if you are looking for road bike, you should consider a true, heavy-load touring bike such as a Trek 520.

The wheels and tires are wide and stout enough to do the job--they carry riders and full cargo loads long distances--and will hold up under a "beefy" load! The frames are also designed for weight carrying.

Although I am a "featherweight" compared to you guys (5'5" female, approx.220-225 lbs.), I also carry a lot of heavy loads with the Trek 520 I have...plus the "load" of me!!! The wheels and hubs have held up with no problem (I often use a cargo trailer with a hub mount hitch as well!!).

PWRDbyTRD

got pix of yours?

Black Bud

I'd gladly post pictures of all of my bikes, not just the Trek 520, if I had a digital camera! I don't have one yet, though!


I'll be getting one...soon!

PWRDbyTRD

Slacker you should definitely post them when you get a digi

Anthony King

For those who are interested, if you can get your hands on them, the last two issues of the Rivendell Reader have stories about a bike they developed for people over 350 pounds. Rivendell made the prototype, and Co-Motion is going to produce the bikes, called the Bison. If you are familiar with the companies involved, you can probably guess that the bike isn't inexpensive. ($1500 frame $3K for a complete bike)
Particularly good are the reports from Chris Hoffer, the man who test rode the prototype from Rivendell. There is a report in each of the last Readers (RR 34 and 35); the first one is particularly well written and moving. Hoffer has gone from 422 to 279. I can photocopy and mail the articles to anyone who can't get them otherwise. I don't think Rivendell would mind. The reports by Hoffer are excellent even if you aren't interested in the particular bike at all. Drop me a pm if you'd like.

lapbander

Hi PWRDbyTRD,

Liked your bike pics. What is the name of the large clipless pedals (blue green color) you were adding to your bike? What a find! I haven't seen any pedals even close to that size at any of our LBS's.

Lapbander

James H Haury

yes .The Bison will be produced by co motion and will cost in the nieghborhood of $3000.The story was in Rivendell reader# 35