Greetings all,
I've been looking off and on for a few years now at getting back into biking. It's something I've always enjoyed, but it's been a number of years since I've had a bike or done any form of cycling. Right now, I'm looking at using it as a supplementary method for both helping me lose fat mass as well as an alternative to get to work, and for fun on the weekends. As it sits currently, I'm about 295 lbs. (134 kg), and 5'8" or 172 cm. I've lifted my whole life so I have a very muscular lower body, but I have plenty of fat in my upper body, so for my build (based on previous weights I've been), I probably should be somewhere between 190-200lbs to be healthy. So...quite obese, and I know most bikes probably won't work for me since I'm over the weight limit, or would be pushing it too close, especially with clothes and gear on, and transporting anything else I needed while riding.
The used bike market in my area seems to be pretty good with some stuff that may or may not work, but before I go out and spend money on something, I wasn't sure exactly what it is I should be looking for. I would prefer a road bike/hybrid bike over a mountain bike, but I know the mountain bikes usually have a higher weight limit. From what I've gathered looking at other posts on here as well as some forum posts elsewhere, I know a steel frame would be preferable, but that the main point of concern is going to be the wheels. I'm on a pretty tight budget at the moment. I could probably swing around $300-$500 for something new or used, and I know something new at that price point isn't going to be worth it at all.
I was hoping some of you may be able to give me some brands, models, specs, or anything else that might help me narrow down the search some so I can start trying to see what might be available to go take a look at near my area. If I've left out any pertinent information, please let me know. As far as preferences or anything else go, I don't really have any. I'm mostly just looking for something that will stand up to use until I can shed weight. I do prefer drop bars, but apart from that it doesn't really matter. Thanks in advance!
I've been looking off and on for a few years now at getting back into biking. It's something I've always enjoyed, but it's been a number of years since I've had a bike or done any form of cycling. Right now, I'm looking at using it as a supplementary method for both helping me lose fat mass as well as an alternative to get to work, and for fun on the weekends. As it sits currently, I'm about 295 lbs. (134 kg), and 5'8" or 172 cm. I've lifted my whole life so I have a very muscular lower body, but I have plenty of fat in my upper body, so for my build (based on previous weights I've been), I probably should be somewhere between 190-200lbs to be healthy. So...quite obese, and I know most bikes probably won't work for me since I'm over the weight limit, or would be pushing it too close, especially with clothes and gear on, and transporting anything else I needed while riding.
The used bike market in my area seems to be pretty good with some stuff that may or may not work, but before I go out and spend money on something, I wasn't sure exactly what it is I should be looking for. I would prefer a road bike/hybrid bike over a mountain bike, but I know the mountain bikes usually have a higher weight limit. From what I've gathered looking at other posts on here as well as some forum posts elsewhere, I know a steel frame would be preferable, but that the main point of concern is going to be the wheels. I'm on a pretty tight budget at the moment. I could probably swing around $300-$500 for something new or used, and I know something new at that price point isn't going to be worth it at all.
I was hoping some of you may be able to give me some brands, models, specs, or anything else that might help me narrow down the search some so I can start trying to see what might be available to go take a look at near my area. If I've left out any pertinent information, please let me know. As far as preferences or anything else go, I don't really have any. I'm mostly just looking for something that will stand up to use until I can shed weight. I do prefer drop bars, but apart from that it doesn't really matter. Thanks in advance!
