User Weight ? :/

[Jonj1611]

Hi,

Well its been many many years since I jumped on a mountain bike so I thought its about time I sorted myself out, go out of the car and on a bike.

Well, that was until I see all the user weights for bikes, most seem to show the max user weight at 120Kg, which is about 18.5 stone, I weight 20 stone, hence why I want to start exercising.

How rigid are these weight limits or am I doomed to the car until I lose some weight?

Thank you

 

[vickster]

Not very, plenty of heavier chaps on here riding bikes. The wheels might be the achilles hell depending on what you want to buy, but you could always upgrade to something stronger

Is it an MTB you are wanting, those tend to be rather more solid, just don't go bunny hopping kerbs etc

 

[Jonj1611]

Hi,

Many thanks for the reply, its is a mountain bike yes, I dont have a lot to spend so went with a Muddy Fox San Diego 29er.

 

[Booyaa]

I ride a hybrid and am 23 stone. I would suggest a wheel upgrade though.

 

[Jonj1611]

Thanks for replying, ok wheel upgrade, any particular type/make? Thanks

 

[vickster]

Something handbuilt with a solid rim and a decent spoke count. A good wheel builder should be able to advise, bit depends on your budget

 

[Jonj1611]

Ah right, wheel builders? Man, guess the days of buying a bike and going for a ride are long gone lol.

As for budget, its low, I only wanted something to get out and about on. I have taking up hobbies in the past where they have started off with starter kits, next thing you know I have the full blown professional super does it all kit that I probably dont need lol. So trying to keep costs down on this one

 

[RWright]

I would ride what you have to start with and find out how it works for you. Keep your air pressure at a good pressure and check your spokes once in a while. If you are just starting I think there is a good chance you are not going to be getting a lot of big air to start with. You can find plenty of very sturdy 29er wheels out there if you need them. Have fun.

 

[Jonj1611]

Thank you very much for the replies, I will see how I get on, its only for road riding, I don't intend to take it off road for quite a while, mainly because the last time I rode a bike I was 15, I am 38 now!

Thanks again everyone, appreciated.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Looks like a sturdy bicycle, and disc brakes can't be all bad either. Looks like it should suit your needs for a starter bike. It will all depend on your riding style, but these bikes are built to handle some off roading, so I'm guessing it will do well for you.

 

[Cubist]

Hi, @Jonj1611 , welcome!

Don't worry about the bike, just get out and ride it! As others have said, that bike looks sturdy and you'll soon find excuses to spend more money, so only upgrade if it needs it.

As for the weight thing, upper limits tend to be conservative so keep the tyres up as far as the limit on the sidewall tells you, and take it steady. No one is monitoring your performance so go and ride comfortable distances without making the exercise too much of a chore. Enjoy your new found freedom and sense of achievement in bite size chunks.

 

[screenman]

Now this may sound rude, but I have to ask it. How on earth do you end up getting over 20 stone? you know it is killing you and messing up your ability to get the most out of life.

I have been in the past overweight but reality quickly kicks in and something has to be done about it.

For the sake of you and your family even more so if you have one, lose the fat.

 

[Big Nick]

Now this may sound rude, but I have to ask it. How on earth do you end up getting over 20 stone? you know it is killing you and messing up your ability to get the most out of life.

I have been in the past overweight but reality quickly kicks in and something has to be done about it.

For the sake of you and your family even more so if you have one, lose the fat.

I think rather than criticise the bloke for his weight and what he's done in the past, he should be supported and helped in his decision to address it.

As others have said a good set of wheels on a decent mtb will be a good investment

Start slow with your distances though as you'll sicken yourself off before you get started if you have unrealistic early goals. I started off riding 4-5 miles on a nice flattish route and just took my time and slowly built up. I can now ride 50 miles without a problem (on a road bike!) with a longest ride to date of 81 miles so the results will come if you stick at it.

Good luck and safe riding

 

[screenman]

It was a general thought and not aimed purely at the OP, also sometimes softly softly does not work and there is plenty of that going on here.

 

[Cubist]

It was a general thought and not aimed purely at the OP, also sometimes softly softly does not work and there is plenty of that going on here.

So what's your advice? "Lose the fat" is a pretty obvious one, and it sounds to me like the OP is already trying to do that.