A bicycle build for big men

flymedic
flymedic Posts: 5 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
One of my favorite forms of exercise has always been bike riding. The problem now is no one seems to make a bike rated for 350-400 lb people. Does anyone have a suggestion? Should I just wait until I lose more weight? Anything that I have found close is $400+ and I am on a tight budget. :smile:

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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Mountain bikes are the sturdiest. Get a 29er if you can. Hardtail.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    If you're in it for the exercise, this should be really easy. Older mountain bikes were usually built really, REALLY rugged with a welded steel frame. People usually sell them off really cheap or give them away. Your local bike shop can swap out any parts that are bad and get it working for you.

    You won't break any speed records, but you'll break a sweat, and it'll probably be cheaper than a stationary bike.
  • FBGWILL
    FBGWILL Posts: 9 Member
    Check out this forum:

    http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-300877.html
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Commenting, as this interests me. I will not "bump". No.

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