dk63

Hello, I will be turning 63 this Sunday. I stand 5 foot 10 inches tall 330 pounds
I have not been on a petal bike since 1984; last bike was a 15 speed japan made racer that I rode while in Korea.
My question is more or less any recommendations on type or style of bikes.
Being short fat and bald has it set backs but even that can change.

terrymorse 

At 5’10”, you’re not short. You’re average.

goaliedad30

First and foremost, whatever you get, congrats on getting back on the bike! You will never regret it!

On bikes, if you can find a road bike frame in your price range, and get sturdy wheels, you'll appreciate it.
I love the fact that the road bike geometry and handlebars give you multiple hand positions (top of bars, hoods, corners of bars) which help eliminate some of the numbness that I used to get on my flat bar mountain bike.

Go for something that will let you run 28 or 32 mm tires, along with the sturdier wheels, and you'll enjoy it.

Most of all - enjoy the ride!

Aahzz

I'm 5'11" and 338 pounds, down from 379 a couple months ago. I ride a bit over 10 miles per day, 6 days per week, and use a Trek FX 3 Disc. Before that, I rode Trek FX 2. Depending on the kind of riding you're doing, I'd recommend those or a similar hybrid (Giant Escape, Cannondale Quick, Etc). Whatever else, at higher rider weights I highly recommend avoiding anything with a front suspension - it just bottoms out and makes the ride harder. Road bikes can be harder for folks our size because the belly gets in the way when riding in the more aggressive position, but try one anyway, you may like it - I certainly don't, but hey, I'm not you .

TrojanHorse

Depending on what you plan on doing with your bike, the recommendations will change. The FX recommendation right above is solid (and other brands have similar bikes). If you want more of a road bike, there are plenty of options there too. Old hard-tail, no front suspension mountain bikes are generally plentiful and inexpensive too, and you can put slicks on for a pleasant road riding experience.

dk63

Thanks, great recommendation My wife pick up a bike for me called (Roll Sport) for my birthday its made by Specialized it has 27.5 tires with double walled rims, they told her it should hold my weight @335 pounds I sit in up right position. If when I lose enough weight get around 250 - 270 pound mark; I'm thinking road bike first I have to get there. Thanks for your imput.

dk63

I like the ideal about picking up a frame, and build from there, My goal is to get under 300 pounds if I get around 250-275 road bike will be a plus.

dk63

Congrates on your weight loss, keep up the good work. I just got a Roll Sport by Specialized never heard of them before but I have'nt been on a bike since 1984. Being old fat and bald becomes a challenge sometimes. Hey we are in this together, push forward Ahazz we can do this.

dk63

Thanks everyone for there great imput an recommendations my wife bought me a Roll Sport with 27.5 inch tires that also have double lined rims to hold my weight of 335 pounds, This in a entry level bike I sit up right (for now) drop the pounds change the bike (smile) Thanks again