325 lbs new to riding and looking for a bike to support me for a reasonable price
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325 lbs new to riding and looking for a bike to support me for a reasonable price
325 lbs new to riding and looking for a bike to support me for a reasonable price
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I'm no expert, but when I was looking for the same I found out that MTN bikes are built for more abuse than a road bike.
MTN bikes are not as easy for long distance riding though, but at least it could get you on your way. BTW I'm 370 right now (just started riding) and I'm using a Gary Fisher Mamba.
MTN bikes are not as easy for long distance riding though, but at least it could get you on your way. BTW I'm 370 right now (just started riding) and I'm using a Gary Fisher Mamba.
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I'm very fond of and ride Worksman cycles. The seat that comes with a Workman is cost driven ,since most riders install a better seat, plastic pan cheapy. ) Other that the seat you will be hard pressed to find a weak spot on a Worksman.
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
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Mid 80's to 90's rigid MTB's make great bikes. Most can be found for not a lot of money (check craigslist, auctions, garage sales, & pawn shops). Like mentioned before they were built to take abuse, had stable geometry, and an ability to fit a wide variety of tires.
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Check out the Kona Ute and, coming in 2012, the MinUte with a normal wheelbase.
"Reasonable price" is pretty flexible but these are reasonable given the standard equipment. Esp. important are the disc brakes... stopping is as important as going when you need to stop and greater inertia needs better brakes.
"Reasonable price" is pretty flexible but these are reasonable given the standard equipment. Esp. important are the disc brakes... stopping is as important as going when you need to stop and greater inertia needs better brakes.
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Rigid mountain bike (skip the suspension stuff), or a touring bike. Touring bike is a road bike built to carry a load, like you or me.
And I'd suggest you get it from a bike shop, and ask them to make sure the wheels are tensioned correctly. You're going to stress the bike more than a 90-pound 11 year old.
Reasonable price? I think $1,000-1,500 is reasonable touring bike price. At 20,000 miles, that's down to 5-10 cents per mile each one has carried me. If you want cheap, remember the old adage: Cheap, Light, Good -- pick any two.
And I'd suggest you get it from a bike shop, and ask them to make sure the wheels are tensioned correctly. You're going to stress the bike more than a 90-pound 11 year old.
Reasonable price? I think $1,000-1,500 is reasonable touring bike price. At 20,000 miles, that's down to 5-10 cents per mile each one has carried me. If you want cheap, remember the old adage: Cheap, Light, Good -- pick any two.
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Anyway, I wouldn't worry so much about a mountain vs road bike, because almost any frame will hold your weight. It's the wheels you need to be concerned with.
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Anyway, I wouldn't worry so much about a mountain vs road bike, because almost any frame will hold your weight. It's the wheels you need to be concerned with.[/QUOTE]
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A 36 spoke wheel , or 40 count, will be a lot stronger than a32,28 count wheel so look for them when you shop. As to the frame.....were steel is real, aluminum is less so.
Anyway, I wouldn't worry so much about a mountain vs road bike, because almost any frame will hold your weight. It's the wheels you need to be concerned with.[/QUOTE]
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A 36 spoke wheel , or 40 count, will be a lot stronger than a32,28 count wheel so look for them when you shop. As to the frame.....were steel is real, aluminum is less so.
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
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Steel is real, but everything's liver on carbon fiber.