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Bicycle for a large person? 300+ Lbs...?
I've been doing the whole Gym thing, and it just doesn't seem to do much for me in the cardio department, I want to get out and ride. I can't run because of a bad ankle so my doctor recommended biking. I'm wondering what types of bikes would be able to support my frame and would be comfortable to ride, yet affordable as well.
I'm about 5'11" and ~300 lbs, but hopefully it will go down! If you guys can reccommend anything I would really appreciate it. Should I stay away from aluminium frames and go for steel or titanium? What about wheels? Seat recommendations?
Thanks!
Not a off road mountain bike by the way, just a bike I can ride down the pavement.
Buy a steel frame touring bike. They are usually built to carry heavy loads. A touring bike should be able to handle 300lbs with no problem. Bikes in general are pretty strong - even a standard comfort bicycle has been known to carry weights far greater than that. Bikes Direct have some nice inexpensive touring and comfort bikes.
Don't over-think things. It's easy to get bogged down in details or frightened off by the idea that you need to spend thousands for a good bike. Just buy the best bike you can afford. The most important thing is to get on the bike and start riding. Just ride around your neighborhood at first - get the feel of the bike and spend some time learning the rules of the road as they apply to bikes.
Try to get out on the bike every day - just do a run to the corner store if you like. It doesn't have to be a 5-mile sweat-fest. The great thing about a bike is that it's not only a good workout, but it's just a good time-saver for running errands. Once you're comfortable on the bike, you can start going farther out - maybe start commuting, grocery runs, etc. Don't make your cycling a fitness chore - make it part of your daily routine. Make the bike work for you, rather than you working for the bike.
Also, don't worry too much about losing weight at first. As you acclimatize to the bike you'll be building muscles and this will tend to keep your weight static. But after a while those muscles will start to become weight-loss engines and, if you're eating healthy too, you'll find yourself shedding the pounds with barely any effort.
