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"big girl" bicycle

jessihoover
jessihoover Posts: 63
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All! I would like to get a bicycle but am worried about the weight limit. I won't say how much I exactly weight other than its between 275 & 300 hehe. I haven't ridden a bike in 15 years (other than spinning class) so want to take it on the road, bike trails etc. I think I want a "Hybrid" bike & will definitly have to get a "big butt seat". I am not sure of brand/where to get one/what to look for etc. I would like a pretty reasonably priced bike aka no more than 400$(ouch). Any help would be great! Thanks :)

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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    My personal favorite is Trek. Most bike-store brands work good. The mid-higher priced Schwinns are pretty nice as well. My wife has one and it's very nice.

    Get a hybrid with a rigid front fork if you can.

    Also,
    Specialized, Cannondale, Felt, Giant, Fuji, all good brands. I'm sure I left out a lot of other good ones.

    Avoid: Department store bikes.

    A bike store will get you on the right size bike. This is paramount.
  • alemap67
    alemap67 Posts: 13
    i agree with previous poster...go to a bike specialty shop, they will fit you with an appropriate bike. I have a hybrid by Giant. I love riding, trying to do it more. Have fun!
  • jessihoover
    jessihoover Posts: 63
    Thank you for the suggestions!!!
  • cherbapp
    cherbapp Posts: 322
    I did a bunch of research on a good entry level bike...and decided on the Schwinn Trailway. It has some higher end components like a shimano deurralier (however you technically spell it) and its a 28" hybrid. I am 5'9" and all the other cheaper bikes seemed small. I am also at 215 pounds and the seat was ok...though you can upgrade the seat which I will probably end up doing.

    This bike had excellent reviews and was good for 300 pounds...and on sale for $199 at target this week....so a good starter bike before spending $500+ on a really good one. I just want to be sure I'm going to really use it before spending that much!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Visit bikeforums.net (specifically the Clydesdales & Athenas

    http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php/248-Clydesdales-Athenas-(200-lb-91-kg)

    you should be able to find some great recommendations for a suitable bike.
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