Really need help, what bike to get! Im really fat!

cHk4

Hello all, well I am looking to get a bike to commute to work. I am 6 foot 4 and 24 stone.
I know the Kona Hoss will support me ( well what the guy in the bike shop told me ) but to be honest im not looking to spend £700 + to get a bike.
My Ideal price is £300-£400 for a bike. Is there many cheaper bikes out there that wont break with a large guy like me. I really am in need to get a bike.
Thanks.

nicklouse

Sorry just to clarify you want a bike to commute on but you are looking at MTB's?

why not look at a suitable commuter bike?

cHk4

nicklouse wrote:

Sorry just to clarify you want a bike to commute on but you are looking at MTB's?

why not look at a suitable commuter bike?

Sorry didnt really know there was a difference. There will be odd times where I will take it up the woods which is quiet bump etc. What sorta commuting bikes would you recomend. Just need something that can get me from a to b if it cant go in woods, a tad off road. The commute is not huge 2 miles but would rather ride than walk.Thanks.

skukza

As a fellow gentleman of larger than average gurth, mtb (or at least a soild hybird) is the way forward (is not only soild but feels soild) :P as for the commute, slick tyres are good enough. Look for a fork with a lockout or maybe even a rigid fork. stock forks are not designed for that kind of weight and become a bit somewhat redundant with to much sag. That said a hybird bike might suit your needs best, but if you want to take it to the woods rule out a road bike.

The MOST important thing however is to try before you buy. Get them to left you give it a quick spin around the car park or whatever.

for hybirds the carrea subway is a popular choice, as for mountain bikes there are plenty of mtbs for 300-400 quid that will handle fine. (somone more knowledgeable will be along shortly im sure)

Fab Foodie

skukza wrote:

As a fellow gentleman of larger than average gurth, mtb (or at least a soild hybird) is the way forward (is not only soild but feels soild) :P as for the commute, slick tyres are good enough. Look for a fork with a lockout or maybe even a rigid fork. stock forks are not designed for that kind of weight and become a bit somewhat redundant with to much sag. That said a hybird bike might suit your needs best, but if you want to take it to the woods rule out a road bike.

The MOST important thing however is to try before you buy. Get them to left you give it a quick spin around the car park or whatever.

for hybirds the carrea subway is a popular choice, as for mountain bikes there are plenty of mtbs for 300-400 quid that will handle fine. (somone more knowledgeable will be along shortly im sure)

Yep, I'd go for a Carrera Subway from H*lfrauds...keep it simple, no suspension required, slickish road-tyres simple and maintainable. Commuting bikes have a toughish grubby life, no need for complexity.
Otherwise something like the Spesh Sirrus range.
Check whether mudguards will fit and possibly a rack...you never know!

Budget for a damn good lock and maybe some insurance. Membership of the CTC has legal benefits which might be useful to a commuter.