Obese, morbidly obese, super obese and bike riding.
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morebean is right. I went to my gym for the first time when I was a good fair bit heavier than I am now. And it was actually fine. Mostly no-one looks at you when you're working out. You just get on doing your thing.
I appreciate it's really scary when you're heavy, and you're so scared people will laugh. But honestly, I've had very few experiences of that, and I work out a lot in public and at gym.
The old gym I used to go to has closed down now, i will do some research and see what is available local though at the very least. I will then have an idea of where the next step will be taken once i get there and it will make me feel I am progressing somewhat if i start to do that research.
Thank you very much for the replyI was at 250 (woman, 5'3") and got an exercise bike seat (seemed like 4" of padding) because my butt and hips hurt way too much without that cushion.
Then I was able to enjoy it.... although my self-consciousness because of people's comments (about others, when I was present) about "look at the size of that *kitten*..." made me cringe. Ultimately stopped me, really.
I also don't do exercise in public places. Even though I have lost a lot of weight, it is still so deeply embedded in my mind.
So, congratulations on making progress. Take it easy on yourself, and do what feels comfortable and reasonable. Just keep going in the right direction..!!!!
Thank you for the reply, I am sorry others have, do and continue to go through the same thing as this, it is no fun and really feel for others, it never seems fair that others suffer in the same way.
I fully understand what you mean about others comments even if not directed at you, i always think if someone slags people off to you, then you can be pretty sure they slag you off to others too... not nice at all.0 -
Don't let size be an excuse. You'll lose much faster for going and within weeks you'll feel wonderful! I was still 360lbs when I started at the gym after a month or so of aqua aerobics (which I highly recommend by the way). You'll find lots of larger people there - pick a leisure centre one though rather than a fashionable gym full of people who just go to flirt. Better still, have a quick word with your GP and you may even get it funded for you under the GP referral scheme. I didn't know about that at the time but membership made sense to me because it worked out less than the cost of admission for 2 sessions of aqua a week and then they offered me a free induction to the gym and I now do a Bokwa class too and am considering Zumba.
Don't get me wrong, i am doing other exercise too, i row I don't know, maybe 5 days a week as an average, and walk 3 days a week, but as it is coming off I am hoping to increase and expand my activities so that's where the biking will come into play.
I was offered the referral scheme a year or two ago and my mind wasn't in the right place at the time. The gym they use also had turnstiles which i told myself i wouldn't fit through, so that helped me avoid the prospect, but like i say, I wasn't in the right place to tackle the challenge then.
I am still way too big to face the general public yet, i have / had depression and if i get comments i tend to dwell on them for ages, and feel more emotionally robust and resilient when i am a lesser weight, albeit still massively overweight in absolute terms... if you see what I mean?0 -
I recently starting losing weight and I have bought a old kona muni mula 1997 model. I used to ride a lot and knew the kona were a strong frame.
I was worried about my weight and popped in to my local bike shop who have been great. They advised that if I take it easy going up and down curbs then I shouldn't break anything.
The guy at the shop also mentioned a decent bike can take quite a load as the often have tourers who carry a lot of weights carried in panniers.
To lose weight you when cycling you need to work out what rpm you need to peddle to keep ur heart beat up. He gave it a name but I can't remember what he called it.
Oh that is a brill suggestion with regards a solid second hand bike, I will put that down on my list of possible models to further explore.
I will respond to the next bit as that covers the heart rate thing.I guess a Heart Rate Monitor would be an easier way to monitor that Tim
I have one of those with my rower and have only very recently started using it. Infact, the reason I am on mfp is that i have only very recently started logging exercise, blood pressure, resting heart rate, exercise heart rate, food intake, weight etc etc
I was a LOT heavier, but as i have dropped, naturally the energy has risen and i am getting fitter all the time... bearing in mind fit and fitter are relative terms lol
I am hoping to up the exercise and expand the variety hence the bike inquiry, I will need some kind of device to receive the heart rate info but they are out there.... I did buy an ant+ dongle for my android phone to record my heart rate while walking but the thing worked once and then stopped working lol
A garmin watch would be ideal...but they are pricey... having said that, the rower wasn't cheap, but which do I prefer, spending money on something that will, without hyperbole, save my life, or carry on spending money and eating pizzas and kebabs?0 -
I recently starting losing weight and I have bought a old kona muni mula 1997 model. I used to ride a lot and knew the kona were a strong frame.
I was worried about my weight and popped in to my local bike shop who have been great. They advised that if I take it easy going up and down curbs then I shouldn't break anything.
The guy at the shop also mentioned a decent bike can take quite a load as the often have tourers who carry a lot of weights carried in panniers.
To lose weight you when cycling you need to work out what rpm you need to peddle to keep ur heart beat up. He gave it a name but I can't remember what he called it.
Oh that is a brill suggestion with regards a solid second hand bike, I will put that down on my list of possible models to further explore.
I will respond to the next bit as that covers the heart rate thing.I guess a Heart Rate Monitor would be an easier way to monitor that Tim
I have one of those with my rower and have only very recently started using it. Infact, the reason I am on mfp is that i have only very recently started logging exercise, blood pressure, resting heart rate, exercise heart rate, food intake, weight etc etc
I was a LOT heavier, but as i have dropped, naturally the energy has risen and i am getting fitter all the time... bearing in mind fit and fitter are relative terms lol
I am hoping to up the exercise and expand the variety hence the bike inquiry, I will need some kind of device to receive the heart rate info but they are out there.... I did buy an ant+ dongle for my android phone to record my heart rate while walking but the thing worked once and then stopped working lol
A garmin watch would be ideal...but they are pricey... having said that, the rower wasn't cheap, but which do I prefer, spending money on something that will, without hyperbole, save my life, or carry on spending money and eating pizzas and kebabs?0 -
I recently starting losing weight and I have bought a old kona muni mula 1997 model. I used to ride a lot and knew the kona were a strong frame.
I was worried about my weight and popped in to my local bike shop who have been great. They advised that if I take it easy going up and down curbs then I shouldn't break anything.
The guy at the shop also mentioned a decent bike can take quite a load as the often have tourers who carry a lot of weights carried in panniers.
To lose weight you when cycling you need to work out what rpm you need to peddle to keep ur heart beat up. He gave it a name but I can't remember what he called it.
Oh that is a brill suggestion with regards a solid second hand bike, I will put that down on my list of possible models to further explore.
I will respond to the next bit as that covers the heart rate thing.I guess a Heart Rate Monitor would be an easier way to monitor that Tim
I have one of those with my rower and have only very recently started using it. Infact, the reason I am on mfp is that i have only very recently started logging exercise, blood pressure, resting heart rate, exercise heart rate, food intake, weight etc etc
I was a LOT heavier, but as i have dropped, naturally the energy has risen and i am getting fitter all the time... bearing in mind fit and fitter are relative terms lol
I am hoping to up the exercise and expand the variety hence the bike inquiry, I will need some kind of device to receive the heart rate info but they are out there.... I did buy an ant+ dongle for my android phone to record my heart rate while walking but the thing worked once and then stopped working lol
A garmin watch would be ideal...but they are pricey... having said that, the rower wasn't cheap, but which do I prefer, spending money on something that will, without hyperbole, save my life, or carry on spending money and eating pizzas and kebabs?0 -
start slow.... 5 minutes out and 5 back 4 days per week. Keep on the flats or very gradual hills. Add 1 minute each week. In six months you will be riding an hour 4 times a week. In a year almost two hours.
This will give your butt a chance to adjust and keep you enjoying and looking forward to your exercise.
Good luck and let us know how your doing0 -
Please please please don't wast your money on one of those gel seats. They are terrible for your body.
*Take your bike to your local bike store and have a tune up done on it
*They will make tires/tubes that can be inflated to a higher pressure for us bigger guys (mine go up to 120psi)
*You will want a bike with at least 26 spokes/wheel
*Make sure your bike fits. Seat level is correct, handle bar level is correct
*when riding a bike, we have actual muscle that we call the sit bone. The way to get rid of a sore *kitten* is what we call TITS(Time in the saddle) You need to spend time building that muscle up. You won't do it with one of those ridiculous huge gel seats
*Start slow and have fun, biking is a lot of the reason I have lost almost 100lbs so far, and something I wan to do for the rest of my life. As bigger guys we get the benifit of being able to FLY down hills, it's awesome.0 -
If you don't mind spending a bit, try looking up a terra trike. These trikes have an actual SEAT, not just a wedge, to sit in, and there are a couple of models that are rated up to 400 pounds, one even a bit more. The ones I'm talking about are recumbent TRIKES, so there is little or no stress on the back side, seat, wrists, or skeleton. And if you live in an area where you have to worry about biking on the roads, these trikes are unusual enough that people actually SEE you, so will be conscious of where you are. You won't just blend in with the scenery like an upright bike does some times. (Been there done that before. Not fun!)
I have ridden uprights before - used to own a Panasonic racing bike, and loved it. Was about 260 at the time this bike was my daily commuter (14 miles round trip to high school with an additional 30 - 50 pounds of books strapped to my back, 100 + miles on the weekends just for fun. Been just a few years since then, however. ::Grins::) And it bore up great under all of the abuse I could hand it. When I finally sold it, the bike was just as sound as the day I bought it. Never had a day of issues with this one, unlike a cheaper bike I replaced with the Panasonic.
But, now that I'm older, I'm looking for something a bit easier on the skeleton than a racing wedge, which is what got me looking at the recumbent trikes. The down side, is that the trikes DO have a bit of a big price tag on them. Mine is still on a wish list, but I'm going to get it ONE of these days!
Here's a link for more info on the Terra Trike specifically. (I do not work for them, they are just the first ones that come to mine with weight ratings suitable for heavier people. Most trikes that I've found are only rated for 300 pounds.)
http://www.terratrike.com/
You know, i used to only use the recumbents when i went to the gym years ago, and see plenty of people use them on the roads, i actually do really like the idea of recumbents, they always look so cool to me. But right now I couldn't use them... my rowing is done in my house and my walking is in the middle of nowhere 9 times out of ten at night, i would be after a mountain bike "type" so i can go on trails and pathways out of the way of built up areas.
I definitely like and appreciate the suggestion though and is something i will bear in mind for the future.0 -
Even I could cycle if it was like an armchair with pedals!
The last time I TRIED to ride a bike merely sitting on it, and taking ONE foot off the ground was so incredibly painful on my *kitten* that I had to jump off immediately. Well, 366 pounds balancing on a few inches of *kitten* ..... figures!
LMAO it is very true that, it caused all sorts of pain in my nether regions the last time i won the weight battle.
I think it is one of those things that is just going to take time to get your bum used to it. It is pretty bad on the rower and i can't row for longer than 20-25 minutes and the seat is bigger than a bike seat. i have a rotation of bare seat, seat with a cushion and then seat with a folded towel on lol I have to keep chopping and changing to ease the bootocks lol0 -
my friend, I was at 318 when i started riding just about a year and a few months ago. Started off real slow and shot distances. When i was able to go 5 miles i was so happy. Today i can do 20 miles in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Down to 148 lbs. The bike i started out with was nothing special, just a wal mart one. I didnt want to spend the money on something i didnt know i would stick with. Now i absolutely love it. I try to get out everyday, but with work and life, its more like 4 days a week. The point is , just get out there, 4 miles on a bike no matter how long it takes, is better than not doing anything at all. Good luck!
jesus mate, that is some progression @ 20 miles in 80 minutes
I plan on getting my bike out of the shed in the next day or two and giving a going over, I know the tyres are shot but no idea what else, it has been in a cold, draughty humid and icy shed for the last few years so could be a bit of a wreck, but we will see.
That is some pretty awesome weight loss, well done mate0 -
I started off too big for a bike, so I bought a treadmill that was for 20+ stone people, and it was probably the best thing I ever bought next to my gym membership I got last week (making use of the swimming baths)
If money permits, get yourself to the gym or buy a second hand treadmill, lose some weight with them, then get yourself a new bike as a gift to yourself for your hard work and effort.
Good luck buddy!
I would love a home cardio gym, stationary bike, treadmill etc, but I suppose when i get more weight lost, I will/maybe enjoy the craic of being others in the gym etc... I dont want to be shut away for ever lol
I am liking the idea of new bike, I think IF i can sort out the one i have now to a useable state and IF i can ride it now, I will batter that to death and hopefully by that time i will be able to get a decent bike and also join a gym.
Many thanks for your input mate, appreciate it.0 -
I'm not a guy, but I'm going to pop in and recommend a cruiser-style bike. They're built for comfort...well, as comfortable as a bike can be when you're big.
Look for a wide, cushioned seat with springs. You can even add a wicker basket and a bell to make the ride that much more enjoyable.
a seat that is cushioned, wide and with springs? HELL YEAH lmao I will have a look out for one of those, the one on mine while it isnt one of those leather skeletal things, it isn't that far off.
I mean, just for the time being, this is all possibly hypothetical as my bike/wheels might not take my weight, but if it does, well, all systems go
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I got my Trek Mamba when I was just about 300lbs. Great bike. My first time out I rode for two hours on rough terrain and then spent a week with the sorest *kitten* you can imagine — I could barely walk and my... *ahem*... my nut sack got all swollen. My second and third rides went a little better and by the fourth time out the pain had gone away (no swelling of the undercarriage after that first time.)
lmao it is bloody hard work isn't it, why do we do these things to ourselves, only to put ourselves through more pain to try and rectify the damage we did in the first place? lol Humans, off our heads lol
btw dude, your weight loss, massive congrats, that is some serious work right there. Respect.0 -
start slow.... 5 minutes out and 5 back 4 days per week. Keep on the flats or very gradual hills. Add 1 minute each week. In six months you will be riding an hour 4 times a week. In a year almost two hours.
This will give your butt a chance to adjust and keep you enjoying and looking forward to your exercise.
Good luck and let us know how your doing
ahh good advice, many thanks for that, like i say, i may not be able to just now, but i am hoping my old bike will take my weight, at any rate, whenever i am able to start I will follow that advice gradually trying to build up my butt tolerance lmao0 -
Please please please don't wast your money on one of those gel seats. They are terrible for your body.
*Take your bike to your local bike store and have a tune up done on it
*They will make tires/tubes that can be inflated to a higher pressure for us bigger guys (mine go up to 120psi)
*You will want a bike with at least 26 spokes/wheel
*Make sure your bike fits. Seat level is correct, handle bar level is correct
*when riding a bike, we have actual muscle that we call the sit bone. The way to get rid of a sore *kitten* is what we call TITS(Time in the saddle) You need to spend time building that muscle up. You won't do it with one of those ridiculous huge gel seats
*Start slow and have fun, biking is a lot of the reason I have lost almost 100lbs so far, and something I wan to do for the rest of my life. As bigger guys we get the benifit of being able to FLY down hills, it's awesome.
That is great info about psi and spoke numbers. I might take my bike to the local store I bought it from and see what they can do for it..and me
lmao @ flying down hills, it's the going up them that's the issue lmao
Thanks for the suggestion though, i think i will do that and take it in and get it back to riding condition and then see if it will take me.
Cheers mate, and to everyone for your help, advice, suggestions and guidance.
Appreciate it.0 -
Last summer I bought a mountain bike from Wal-mart. It holds my weight good 345 pounds (24 Stones 9 pounds) at the time. I bought the more expensive one because of 26" (66cm) Wheels and disc breaks. I just wanted to make sure once I got all this weight going I would be able to get it stopped without hitting something. I really need to get it out and ride it.
As for the Heart Rate Monitors, I have been thinking about getting one, but I am concerned about if the strap will fit and stay around my chest. I can't find one that is wrist or arm and Bluetooth to go with my phone. I saw the Scosche Rhythm
Heart Rate Monitor but has received bad reviews.0 -
Last summer I bought a mountain bike from Wal-mart. It holds my weight good 345 pounds (24 Stones 9 pounds) at the time. I bought the more expensive one because of 26" (66cm) Wheels and disc breaks. I just wanted to make sure once I got all this weight going I would be able to get it stopped without hitting something. I really need to get it out and ride it.
As for the Heart Rate Monitors, I have been thinking about getting one, but I am concerned about if the strap will fit and stay around my chest. I can't find one that is wrist or arm and Bluetooth to go with my phone. I saw the Scosche Rhythm
Heart Rate Monitor but has received bad reviews.
Hiya Mate,
mine is the older version of this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Premium-Strap-Heart-Monitor/dp/B0029M3NSS/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1377471924&sr=1-1&keywords=garmin+heart+rate+monitor
that uses this strap:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Heart-Monitor-Elastic-Forerunner/dp/B002PK15EI/ref=sr_1_7?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1377471976&sr=1-7&keywords=garmin+heart+rate+monitor
trust me mate, if it fits me, it will fit you, absolutely no issue at all...yes, you might need to have it on it's biggest length but who cares? it is elastic so easily stretches out.
I use android and samsung galaxy s3, but like i say, I did buy an ant+ dongle for the phone (the hrm is ant+, and some androids (one of the sony phones) and I believe the iphone comes with ant+ built in) but i have only gotten it working once on my phone so who knows what the problem is...software, hardware or phone high jinks? It does work consistently, reliably and solidly with my rower though.
I have also been considering a bluetooth one as I am hoping it will work better with my phone, i think runkeeper sell one... let me look.
http://store.runkeeper.com/shop/category/fitness_sensors
Hmmm, I have no experience with any of those though so wouldn't know which to recommend, but heart rate monitoring on our phones via apps would be much cheaper than a dedicated garmin watch0 -
You may also want to check out:
http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php/248-Clydesdales-Athenas-(200-lb-91-kg)
this forum is specifically for clydesdales (male riders over 200lbs) and Athenas.
You should be able to get lots of great advice from cyclists who have been exactly where you are right now.0 -
You may also want to check out:
http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php/248-Clydesdales-Athenas-(200-lb-91-kg)
this forum is specifically for clydesdales (male riders over 200lbs) and Athenas.
You should be able to get lots of great advice from cyclists who have been exactly where you are right now.
dude, that is immense, many thanks for the heads up, i will have a good read through that forum, thanks mate,0 -
Today was my first real bikeride in probably 25 years or so.... I am a little wobbly but it felt good to have my hair in the wind and see the sights. I used a bike from my parents, my dad has about 5 bikes now, I think he collecting them..LOL Hopefully I will get a bike of my own soon and then I can ride anytime I want, for now I will use my recumbent bike at home. We have a really nice trail in my city that is really long and I can't wait to be out on it. Congrats on you weight loss!! You are doing great!0
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Today was my first real bikeride in probably 25 years or so.... I am a little wobbly but it felt good to have my hair in the wind and see the sights. I used a bike from my parents, my dad has about 5 bikes now, I think he collecting them..LOL Hopefully I will get a bike of my own soon and then I can ride anytime I want, for now I will use my recumbent bike at home. We have a really nice trail in my city that is really long and I can't wait to be out on it. Congrats on you weight loss!! You are doing great!
now THAT is awesome, well done, 25 years, you are seriously "in the zone" as I call it lol
Why get your own when you can "borrow" one of your dad's collection lol I bet you will be on that trail in no time.
Thank you very much, but you are the one actually doing it, I'm just talking about bike riding lmao
as an aside, and for anyone else reading this thread, i found this too which has blown my mind, from what I understand his bike was bought, and used, from 39 stone:
http://www.cyclorama.net/blog/cycling-in-action/the-former-39-stone-cyclist/
I am now, officially, saving up for a beast of a bike lol0 -
Last summer I bought a mountain bike from Wal-mart. It holds my weight good 345 pounds (24 Stones 9 pounds) at the time. I bought the more expensive one because of 26" (66cm) Wheels and disc breaks. I just wanted to make sure once I got all this weight going I would be able to get it stopped without hitting something. I really need to get it out and ride it.
As for the Heart Rate Monitors, I have been thinking about getting one, but I am concerned about if the strap will fit and stay around my chest. I can't find one that is wrist or arm and Bluetooth to go with my phone. I saw the Scosche Rhythm
Heart Rate Monitor but has received bad reviews.
Hiya Mate,
mine is the older version of this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Premium-Strap-Heart-Monitor/dp/B0029M3NSS/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1377471924&sr=1-1&keywords=garmin+heart+rate+monitor
that uses this strap:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Heart-Monitor-Elastic-Forerunner/dp/B002PK15EI/ref=sr_1_7?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1377471976&sr=1-7&keywords=garmin+heart+rate+monitor
trust me mate, if it fits me, it will fit you, absolutely no issue at all...yes, you might need to have it on it's biggest length but who cares? it is elastic so easily stretches out.
I use android and samsung galaxy s3, but like i say, I did buy an ant+ dongle for the phone (the hrm is ant+, and some androids (one of the sony phones) and I believe the iphone comes with ant+ built in) but i have only gotten it working once on my phone so who knows what the problem is...software, hardware or phone high jinks? It does work consistently, reliably and solidly with my rower though.
I have also been considering a bluetooth one as I am hoping it will work better with my phone, i think runkeeper sell one... let me look.
http://store.runkeeper.com/shop/category/fitness_sensors
Hmmm, I have no experience with any of those though so wouldn't know which to recommend, but heart rate monitoring on our phones via apps would be much cheaper than a dedicated garmin watch
Thanks, I will check these out.
I did buy a Fitbit Flex, of course it doesn't have a HRM and is a little bit sensitive to what it considers steps.
My daughter loves it and talked me into it.
I liked the Nike+ GPS watch but is just too expensive.
http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-Multi-Sport-Watch-Heart-Monitor/dp/B00D7LNAX8/ref=sr_1_20?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1377479866&sr=1-20&keywords=gps+watch+with+heart+rate+monitor
And it doesn't have Bluetooth to sync with your phone.0 -
Avid biker. Have seen plenty of large men outside on outdoor bikes (2-wheelers) and also at the gym in spinning classes. Ditto going to a bike shop & have them recommend & fit you to a bike your frame. Used to ride a recumbent....its hard on the quads and hills suck. Make sure you have a helmet to fit your melon head, gel-seats at Walmart fit great & are comfy, wear obnoxiously bright colored clothing (tis the season to always be seen!) and get to know bike trails. Your best bet is to ride around your neighborhood at first.
To make it fun, get a speedometer/odometer and keep track of your progress. Put Strava on your smartphone or runkeeper or someother tracker that keeps it fun.
Most of all, post your progress here on MFP! Have found a great biking community right here on this site. :smokin:0 -
I got one of these and just popped my bike on it. Squished tires are a non-issue when you're going but not actually going anywhere Plus, the back tire is suspended so it just contacts the roller thingy.
And it saves you from cycling in view of others while you're not comfortable with it. It's a moderate investment as far as exercise doodads go, but I've found it to be worth the investment.
https://www.google.com/search?q=trek+trainer+by+cycleops&oq=trek+trainer&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.5241j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fp=a3b1e18c8f1e30f3&q=trek+trainer+by+cycleops&tbm=shop0 -
Heck...I got a new Trek this past June. I would not have ridden the bike had I not changed the seat. My vital area was suffering some serious pain even while I slept. That with me using padded bibs.. I wasn't overweight. In fact I was about five pounds heavier then I am now. I found a great padded seat and now I am cycling all over. I was ready to throw the $2000 bike away...that is how bad I hurt. I wish it were my butt that was sore. I was properly measured for my frame and everything was calibrated for my height. So seat pain is not just a guy thing. It happens to lots of us. I was told to suck it up and it would go away. No way this was going away. And I have a high threshold for pain. I say....get what is comfortable for you. Even a tractor seat...lol. You won't ride if you are not comfortable.0
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Wow, Dazzer! 119 pounds already lost. You're doing great. Hang in there and I hope you find the perfect bike and seat for your needs.0
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Got out my bike a few weeks ago. I haven't ridden in several years. I am now in the high end of normal weight range for the first time in over 25 years. Doesn't matter how much you weigh, because I rode 5 miles, and was in total butt pain! I also rode so slow that a guy I know that walks for exercise beat me on the route!0
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It cost a bit of dough, I'll tell you that.
I ride a trek single speed; got it when I was a tad over 350 and it's held up well.
Factory rims started popping spokes under my fat *kitten* so I got 36 spoke velocity V rims; never an issue again.
To add to that, I got some gatorskin tires which are about the strongest you can buy.
Over time I think I've spent about a grand on it (including initial purchase), but it's been well worth it. I ride it daily as fast as my legs'll push it. 0 -
It's all about the seat man, it's all about the seat. If your *kitten* hurts you aren't going to want to ride.
I dread riding for that reason!0 -
I did things backwards and got a bike first!!!
Not needing to lose as much weight I found it an easy low impact way to get used to exercising ..
I'm doing 20kms (12 miles) 3 times a week now and started incorporating JM
and running ... because I don't sweat ....
I'm on a Giant 29 Mountain bike riding the roads ... Great Bike and very solid
be careful its addictive!
and watch out for those women drivers that love to cut corners ...
edit ... "I had trouble with the seat for a few weeks and then was fine"0
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