Bike for the heavier person

[charlbroon]

Hello, I'm new here. I would like to start cycling, as part of an effort to get in shape.

I want to ride round the streets near my house. The thing is, I'm 25 stone, and don't know what bike will be suitable.

I am 19 years of age by the way, so I want a cool bike aswell.

thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[rich p]

Hello, I'm new here. I would like to start cycling, as part of an effort to get in shape.

I want to ride round the streets near my house. The thing is, I'm 25 stone, and don't know what bike will be suitable.

I am 19 years of age by the way, so I want a cool bike aswell.

thanks in advance for any advice.

Come back when you've lost 5 stone and ask again. Oh and what's it like under the bridge?

 

[charlbroon]

Well....... thats not very constructive.

Under the bridge?

 

[col]

I would go for a mountain bike and big tyres,it will help with strength of the frame i think,Nice one for going for it,if you use your bike regularly,im sure the weight will come off in no time,How much do you want to spend?

 

[Globalti]

He thinks you're trolling; apparently trolls hide under bridges.

If you're not trolling, congratulations on deciding to get yourself sorted. As well as starting cycling you could do with a long hard look at your diet and maybe even enrol in a gym to do some upper body work. You are at the age when your body is flooded with testosterone so you should find it easy to build muscle and before you know it you'll be buying new clothes and feeling like a million dollars.

The biggest hindrance to weight loss is beer and soft drinks and people of your generation are strongly targeted by the manufacturers. Since you've got the willpower to get yourself sorted I reckon you've probably also got the willpower to say no to beer and sugary drinks and demonstrate that you're your own man. You will feel terrible at first but stick to water or tea/coffee without sugar if you can. You are aiming to deprive your body of empty calories so that it burns fat from its own reserves.

As for the bike, a reasonable quality mountain bike will be okay.

If you're trolling, naff off and buy a Saxo so you can irritate everybody!

 

[charlbroon]

Thanks for the advice,

if by trolling, you mean pretending, then no I am not.

Thanks for the advice on dieting etc, but Im definately no filled with tetosterone, as girls dont tend to be.

I'll look at some mountain bikes, I was really after a manufacturer, for around £300

 

[col]

Thanks for the advice,

if by trolling, you mean pretending, then no I am not.

Thanks for the advice on dieting etc, but Im definately no filled with tetosterone, as girls dont tend to be.

I'll look at some mountain bikes, I was really after a manufacturer, for around £300

At that price you could have the choice of quite a few i think,im sure someone here will know the most suitable and will be able to advise you about brand/type ect.

 

[punkypossum]

I'm sure there was some kona bike targeted at heavy riders, I think it was the Kona Hoss...it's a men's frame tho, so would depend on your height...also have a feeling it might be over your budget, but might be worth a look...

 

[Globalti]

Oh! Er... I wondered if you might be a girlie!

Anyway around £300 will get you a nice bike especially if you buy second-hand. Much more important though is to get a women's bike, the shape will be more suitable for you. DON'T buy one with a dropped crossbar though as they are too heavy and will certainly make you the laughing-stock of your street. There are a few women-specific cycling websites around, if you can find them. You'll get lots of good advice on there.

Look for makes like Trek, Ridgeback, Specialized, Commencal, Kona and don't buy anything from Argos, Halfords or Aldi. Go to some proper bike shops and explain what you want.

 

[srw]

Any bike is cooler than no bike. Just remember that. "Cool" bikes are generally trashy and a triumph of marketing - buy quality, not brand.

 

[summerdays]

Depends how tall you are as to how important the woman specific design is... its more important when you are at the smaller end - certainly if you aren't much over 5 ft, whereas if you are 5 and half foot or above then don't discount the mens bikes as there is a lot bigger choice out there.

Don't buy a full suspension bike - from what I have learned on here you have to pay quite a bit to get a good one, and the ones at the bottom end price wise are just really heavy.

 

[HelenD123]

Don't buy a full suspension bike .

I'd second that. You won't get a decent one for your money and it's not necessary for the type of riding you'll be doing. Any of the makes mentioned by Rigid Rider will be fine. Just go and sit on some to see which fits you and take a test ride when you think you've found the one you want. Well done for tackling your weight.

 

[charlbroon]

Ok thanks guys, well here's my before picture for motivation:

 

[rich p]

I don't like to say I told you so but..........

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Oh well if any tabloid newspapers report a mythical 'under bridge dwelling' creature cycling the streets on Sunderland on a new bike whilst puffing a fag this group should get a cut of the profits

From BioAge:19Biography:erm..... Im 19 years old, and want to start cycling.Location:SunderlandInterests:Music, Movies, Going out, stopping in, cigarettes.Occupation:Shop assistant - newsagent.My ride/s:havnt got one yet.​