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Fan Boy No More.
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Guys, I'm blushing now, Paul and Banjo, Thanks for the big ups
Mr Veg, First off, Congrats on seeking out help, its the first step and can be the hardest too, At your weight, bike wise, and with the "Route" you're talking, I'd say go for a hybrid with 36 spoke wheels, you will be fine and there will be no suspension taking away your efforts, just dont kerb hop YET, Try it stock, BUT you MIGHT want to add a "Large Boy" Saddle, in the early days, I did, but was done with them pretty quick.
Clothing, from my starting point at 8XL down to 3XL I wore Polo Shirts and Baggy shorts - without wanting to put you off but being honest to the cause, no clothing is going to make this hurt less, in the early days
From 2XL to XL I wore Lycra shorts and tshirts
From Xl/L to Medium I wore cycling team kit, I know its not for everyone but it gives me my edge, the reason for me to flight that little bit more each day, I have a jersey to defend, when you honker on up to commute, on a road bike, wearing team kit, everyone thinks your game for being brought down to earth, its my job, to not let anyone pass me on my commute, EVER, that keeps my focus, the weight off and keeps me being a better cyclist every day. BUT as I say, its not for everyone.
I'm always happy to help, I might not always be around, so PM me if there is anything posted you want an answer to, just so I dont miss it.
Check out my blog in my sig, for the before and after pictures....THIS CAN BE DONE, YOU CAN BEAT THIS.
and most of all DONT EVER GIVE UP, Good Luck and go kill it
Gaz
Mr Veg, First off, Congrats on seeking out help, its the first step and can be the hardest too, At your weight, bike wise, and with the "Route" you're talking, I'd say go for a hybrid with 36 spoke wheels, you will be fine and there will be no suspension taking away your efforts, just dont kerb hop YET, Try it stock, BUT you MIGHT want to add a "Large Boy" Saddle, in the early days, I did, but was done with them pretty quick.
Clothing, from my starting point at 8XL down to 3XL I wore Polo Shirts and Baggy shorts - without wanting to put you off but being honest to the cause, no clothing is going to make this hurt less, in the early days
From 2XL to XL I wore Lycra shorts and tshirts
From Xl/L to Medium I wore cycling team kit, I know its not for everyone but it gives me my edge, the reason for me to flight that little bit more each day, I have a jersey to defend, when you honker on up to commute, on a road bike, wearing team kit, everyone thinks your game for being brought down to earth, its my job, to not let anyone pass me on my commute, EVER, that keeps my focus, the weight off and keeps me being a better cyclist every day. BUT as I say, its not for everyone.
I'm always happy to help, I might not always be around, so PM me if there is anything posted you want an answer to, just so I dont miss it.
Check out my blog in my sig, for the before and after pictures....THIS CAN BE DONE, YOU CAN BEAT THIS.
and most of all DONT EVER GIVE UP, Good Luck and go kill it
Gaz
