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Help! Need recommendations
Hello all! I have been reading through this forum and wanted to see what your opinion was on this. I am 6’3 and about 340 lbs. I went to my local bike shop and they recommended the Giant Roam 3 for me. I am hesitant of course and want to gather others opinions. My budget is no more than $650. I’m also looking for mainly paved trails and maybe some dirt or gravel trails. Nothing crazy! Is that a good option or do you have other suggestions?
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That looks like a reasonable ride to me. Giant is a good brand. 32 spoke wheels will hold the heft. I would recommend riding a couple of brands just to see the differences in fit.
I would measure your sit bones (
) and make sure the saddle is the correct width for you.
I'm 6'2" and was at 340 a couple months ago - and 350 a while before that. I weighed in this morning at 317. Don't be surprised when you don't ride 25 miles first time out. I was shocked at how little I could do given I used to be a pretty avid biker - 25 years ago and 120lbs ago... LOL guess I shouldn't have been surprised! Anyway, start small and you will build your stamina.
I would measure your sit bones (
I'm 6'2" and was at 340 a couple months ago - and 350 a while before that. I weighed in this morning at 317. Don't be surprised when you don't ride 25 miles first time out. I was shocked at how little I could do given I used to be a pretty avid biker - 25 years ago and 120lbs ago... LOL guess I shouldn't have been surprised! Anyway, start small and you will build your stamina.
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That ride will be fine but I would recommend a front fork without a suspension in it. You will probably get a better ride, but nothing wrong at all with the roam.
as cobalt said, start easy and work your way up. Stamina will build quickly if your ride regularly.
Enjoy the ride!
as cobalt said, start easy and work your way up. Stamina will build quickly if your ride regularly.
Enjoy the ride!
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All the above.
I was at about 351 about 3 months ago, and scaled in at 293.2 this morning. While my progress thus far has only included a small amount of cycling, getting back on the bike is my goal.
As I didn't want to buy a bike (there were budgetary concerns, as well) just for a temporary condition, and though a couple of my current bikes could take the weight, I went ahead and knocked out the first 50 or so lbs on a treadmill and logging everything that went into my pie hole.
If you're worried about the wheels, a 32h or 36h (provided decent spokes and rims) set should do you fine, but I'd suggest you get it hand tensioned either way.
I was at about 351 about 3 months ago, and scaled in at 293.2 this morning. While my progress thus far has only included a small amount of cycling, getting back on the bike is my goal.
As I didn't want to buy a bike (there were budgetary concerns, as well) just for a temporary condition, and though a couple of my current bikes could take the weight, I went ahead and knocked out the first 50 or so lbs on a treadmill and logging everything that went into my pie hole.
If you're worried about the wheels, a 32h or 36h (provided decent spokes and rims) set should do you fine, but I'd suggest you get it hand tensioned either way.
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Eh... I'm not a fan of suspension forks at that price point. If you're a Giant fan, IMO I think you'd be better served with something from the Escape line. Pick an Escape at your price comfort zone. If you can, negotiate for a few perks like discounts on helmet, gloves, etc. Even better, tell them you want the wheels "hand tuned" with uniform spoke tension set at the upper limit. That'll help a guy your size get a bit of life out of the wheels. If you can't make a deal on an Escape, rest assured every major brand has their own version of a flat bar road bike with capacity for wider tires. Check the competition.
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TDon't be surprised when you don't ride 25 miles first time out. I was shocked at how little I could do given I used to be a pretty avid biker - 25 years ago and 120lbs ago... LOL guess I shouldn't have been surprised! Anyway, start small and you will build your stamina.
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Hello all! I have been reading through this forum and wanted to see what your opinion was on this. I am 6’3 and about 340 lbs. I went to my local bike shop and they recommended the Giant Roam 3 for me. I am hesitant of course and want to gather others opinions. My budget is no more than $650. I’m also looking for mainly paved trails and maybe some dirt or gravel trails. Nothing crazy! Is that a good option or do you have other suggestions?
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Thank you for the suggestions! Kind of set on buying a new bike out of this I want to know that there is a warranty as well as it’s not been beaten up. I’ve kind of settled on specialized at this point that I saw at a local bike shop. The front forks can be locked out which I think is nice plus in my area it is bumpy even on the road. Thank you for the suggestion for the hand tunes wheel, the bike shop state they will do this for free. The bike shop feels that The rear tire may last me six months to a year depending on how much I ride and offered to make a more sturdy custom rim if needed.
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Hi all! Thanks for the recommendations! I, after 5 different test rides, settled on a Specialized Roll Sport with low entry. I like the low entry as it was more comfortable in my opinion than the traditional style. I got the rim hand tightened like you guys suggested and it already comes with a 36 spoke rear and a 34 spoke front. I’m excited for the weather to get nice to begin riding. For now I will stick to the gym!
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Hi all! Thanks for the recommendations! I, after 5 different test rides, settled on a Specialized Roll Sport with low entry. I like the low entry as it was more comfortable in my opinion than the traditional style. I got the rim hand tightened like you guys suggested and it already comes with a 36 spoke rear and a 34 spoke front. I’m excited for the weather to get nice to begin riding. For now I will stick to the gym!
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Hi all! Thanks for the recommendations! I, after 5 different test rides, settled on a Specialized Roll Sport with low entry. I like the low entry as it was more comfortable in my opinion than the traditional style. I got the rim hand tightened like you guys suggested and it already comes with a 36 spoke rear and a 34 spoke front. I’m excited for the weather to get nice to begin riding. For now I will stick to the gym!
You could get a trainer if you want to start in the cold weather. I've been using this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00XLKVC...i-a=B00XLKVC44
It's been solid so far, and works well with zwift
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