Is there a bike to support my weight
- Thread starter Ribean
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AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
Voodoo bikes are excellent. I had a Bantu for a while before it got nicked and loved it.
The front suspension has a switch you can turn to lock it out. For the riding you've described you really don't need full suspension and both the Voodoos will easily take your weight; there's very little between them spec wise.
The front suspension has a switch you can turn to lock it out. For the riding you've described you really don't need full suspension and both the Voodoos will easily take your weight; there's very little between them spec wise.
Tom B
Guru
- Location
- Lancashire
We have a couple of voodoo hoodoo at work.. now we have replaced the chocolate drive chain and tyres they are good bikes. After three years abuse the wheels are anything but true but they still go. (carerra 2007 wheels stay more true) We have a couple of 19stone + riders.
Haldords quoted a 19stone limit for the carerra kracken 2007.
We have bust the suspension on them all and on many replaced it with non suspension forks.
I think the more important thing is how you ride, just watch for big holes, bumps and don't go smashing up Kerbs and steps.
Haldords quoted a 19stone limit for the carerra kracken 2007.
We have bust the suspension on them all and on many replaced it with non suspension forks.
I think the more important thing is how you ride, just watch for big holes, bumps and don't go smashing up Kerbs and steps.
bozmandb9
Insert witty title here
- Location
- South Oxfordshire
Looks good,if you want a hardtail. You're getting quite a heavy bike due to the front suspension, and those wheels and tyres look heavy, which will make it harder work to get going, accelerate, and go up hills. But if you're going to be riding off road, then it's probably what you need.
If you're only doing very moderate trails, you could go for a rigid front fork, and it'll be lighter (and cheaper). I don't know anything about voodoo bikes, but the spec looks ok.
If you're only doing very moderate trails, you could go for a rigid front fork, and it'll be lighter (and cheaper). I don't know anything about voodoo bikes, but the spec looks ok.
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
Congratulations on losing some weight. Cycling regullarilly will help a lot.
At your weight you will need to take care not to try and ride up and down curbs or hit tree roots etc or you will get flat tyres or buckled wheels.normal riding will be fine.
Good luck Whatever you choose.
Ye i checked on Halfords it said their bikes have been weight tested for 120kg and an extra 20kg luggage so im ok really as im 141kg
jefmcg
Guru
That's the important thing. If you love it, you'll ride it. And look for excuses to get it out of the shed.
vickster
Legendary Member
Halfords bikes at their 'full' price aren't great value compared to some options, however the orange one is already reduced and you say you can get another 255 off which makes it £300. You won't find much better in the way of a 29er anywhere else I doubt for that money
Are you planning on doing technical downhill mountain biking or riding on mostly flat paths or roads? Did your mate suggest any specific bikes to look at bearing your intended uses and current weight in mind?
You could look at the older models on paulscycles.co.uk , given them a call to get advice about the bike, weight limits etc if anything takes your fancy. They have a rep for being helpful
Are you planning on doing technical downhill mountain biking or riding on mostly flat paths or roads? Did your mate suggest any specific bikes to look at bearing your intended uses and current weight in mind?
You could look at the older models on paulscycles.co.uk , given them a call to get advice about the bike, weight limits etc if anything takes your fancy. They have a rep for being helpful
My partner surprised me, grabbed their brothers discount card and bought me...http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-aizan-29er-mountain-bike instead of me having to get finance and/waiting 
so so happy! They're upgrading the seat and seat post for me too for free. Hehe
so so happy! They're upgrading the seat and seat post for me too for free. Hehe
Thank you!!! Can't wait!!!Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your bike
sionhughes
Active Member
- Location
- Buckley, North Wales
My partner surprised me, grabbed their brothers discount card and bought me...http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-aizan-29er-mountain-bike instead of me having to get finance and/waiting
Enjoy!
