Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
Being a gift, I'd say ride it and fix stuff if/when it breaks. Your partner put some thought into it so be appreciative and enthusiastic even if it's not exactly what you would have preferred. At 322lbs you are unlikely to break anything other than the rear wheel. FWIW, cycling is fun but not a good way to lose weight. Walking is better for that.
I lost over 175 lbs using cycling as my activity of choice along with a better diet. Running, or just plain walking was hard on my knees, back, and ankles. Cycling on the other hand, was not. They only thing I did was have the rear wheel trued on my initial bike and then eventually got a better made wheelset.