Looking at another bike, Pic enclosed, Your help needed !

nickwill

Congratulations on your weight loss.
You shouldn't be too frightened of posting in the road section. Some of us are actually quite human!
I think that I would be tempted to find a good local bikeshop, and see what they suggest. I don't know where you are based, but Paul Hewitt in Leyland comes to mind. He has a wide range of off the peg bikes, including his excellent Cheviot Tourers, which might fit the bill. He also custom builds, but that might cost you more than you want to pay. He is also a highly regarded wheel builder, and would certainly be able to build you a set of wheels which would be individually tailored to your needs.
His website is offline at the moment:
www.hewittcycles.co.uk
His phone number is 01772424773

attica

There's a bloke I know in passing who must be damned near 25 st
He competed in this years Ironman 70.3, beat me out of the water (I'm still a novice swimmer) and finished not too far behind me overall.

He rides a Giant with Shimano 105 Wheels and as far as I know has little to no problems on it, I'm sure the added weight must cause the wheels to wear out quicker, but the way you're heading GB that won't be an issue for long.

I'd say save up and treat yourself to something at least half way decent

gb155

Thanks for your kind messages and suggestions everyone

Its much appreciated.

A guy at work who is 18 stone and rides with what he says panniers upto 7 stone has a Dawes Galaxy, The last steel one (Green) So I will keep my eyes out for one of them and forget the rubbish roadie for now

Thanks again everyone

Gaz

alfablue

I think a Dawes Galaxy is a good idea! They are all steel, older ones were Reynolds 531, current ones are 631 (for the base model) and 853 for the Super and Ultra Galaxy. The base model has bar end shifters, if you want STI shifters then its the Super or Ultra, there does seem to be a steady supply of secondhand Galaxy's on ebay. The best price on a new one is about £720 for the Galaxy or £800 for the Super Galaxy at Spa Cycles (that is a bargain for the Super!).

cjcp

Good luck with the search, Gaz.

neil²

Hi,

I'm not sure that 25st is a overdoing it for a bike, so long as you don't overload with other stuff.

There are plenty of us who don't think twice about adding a child seat, plus bags, panniers etc. The real mechanical loading comes when you hit obstacles at speed and so bunny hopping and kerb jumping might be out, but I don't think that's the plan

gb155

neil² wrote:

Hi,

I'm not sure that 25st is a overdoing it for a bike, so long as you don't overload with other stuff.

There are plenty of us who don't think twice about adding a child seat, plus bags, panniers etc. The real mechanical loading comes when you hit obstacles at speed and so bunny hopping and kerb jumping might be out, but I don't think that's the plan

You mean for a road bike (racer) or any other type than the MTB I have ?

Cheers

and Cheers cjcp

itboffin

I was reading an article about cav today and it mentioned his period off the bike where he bloated out to 13st!!!! since when is 13st bloated? so what if he's 5'8" - have you seen how nasty most pro cyclist upper bodies are, reminds me of Sundays leftover chicken carcase.

gb155

itboffin wrote:

I was reading an article about cav today and it mentioned his period off the bike where he bloated out to 13st!!!! since when is 13st bloated? so what if he's 5'8" - have you seen how nasty most pro cyclist upper bodies are, reminds me of Sundays leftover chicken carcase.

Wow, I'd dream of being a bloated 13st lol, Suppose for him though it was pretty crazy mentally, but still I dread to think if he is bloated then what the heck am I lol

On another note until I get mysef a road bike next year I was thumbing through my local free ads and saw a trek 7100 hybrid, it doesnt have disk brakes and the wheels are 700c but does anyone think that it would be ok for me ? It will probs see action at most 1-2 days a week when its dry and not windy etc....Your thoughts are appreciated

lost_in_thought

Gaz, you're riding an MTB at the minute, right?

Much as I understand your desire for a new bike, you might be better to spend a few quid putting some slicks on it and save your cash to buy a really decent road bike next year rather than an interim spend on a hybrid that you'll almost certainly lose some money on, and if your weight loss continues at this rate, you won't need for long!

Much as I'm a poor example of this, it seems that you get what you pay for in the world of the roadie, so hold out!

And hey, would it kill you to smile in some of those photos?

gb155

lost_in_thought wrote:

Gaz, you're riding an MTB at the minute, right?

Much as I understand your desire for a new bike, you might be better to spend a few quid putting some slicks on it and save your cash to buy a really decent road bike next year rather than an interim spend on a hybrid that you'll almost certainly lose some money on, and if your weight loss continues at this rate, you won't need for long!

Much as I'm a poor example of this, it seems that you get what you pay for in the world of the roadie, so hold out!

And hey, would it kill you to smile in some of those photos?

I know what your saying but I really could do with a spare bike for now, My Giant has taken a bit of a beating so I just want something for backup, I have already added hydro's and slicks to the Giant so all is good there

Smile ? Me ? Now thats an idea :shock:

lost_in_thought

But realistically, is the giant starting to fail? Do you think it's going to give up before the summer?

I just think you'd be better off to wait, save your pennies, and get something good!

cjcp

Gaz - you said you wanted the hybrid for 1-2 days a week when it's dry and not windy. We've entered winter and you live up North!

What do you need a spare bike for? (I know, a very stupid question on a bike forum )But do you *really* need a new bike? Or would you be better saving your pennies for servicing and maintaining the mtb during this winter? I'm on the mtb at the moment and getting a great workout.

gb155

cjcp wrote:

Gaz - you said you wanted the hybrid for 1-2 days a week when it's dry and not windy. We've entered winter and you live up North!

What do you need a spare bike for? (I know, a very stupid question on a bike forum )But do you *really* need a new bike? Or would you be better saving your pennies for servicing and maintaining the mtb during this winter? I'm on the mtb at the moment and getting a great workout.

Suppose I dont REALLY need one, There has been a couple of time where I almost had to take the car to work and ended up riding on either 1 brake or 3 gears Just wanna keep my options open really, My employer will be introducing the cycle to work scheme in April too so no need to save pennies

itboffin

cjcp wrote:

But do you *really* need a new bike?

How very! dare you, wash your mouth out with soap and water then straight to bed with no supper.

Shame on you cjcp

cjcp