Any of you lovely lot help this chap?

STEFANOS4784

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12598632

I don't know enough and don't want to risk giving bad advice but i know some of you lot are encylopedias

gb155

STEFANOS4784 wrote:

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12598632

I don't know enough and don't want to risk giving bad advice but i know some of you lot are encylopedias

Sorry roadie guys, Its not that I have anything agaist you, Its just your all so super fit that you scare the hell outta me

Mark Alexander

NOW THE HARD WORK STARTS!!!!!!
Hell, much respect I know the battle.
Rule 1: enjoy what you're doing.
Rule 2: enjoy what you're doing.
Rule 3: guess... umm :twisted:



We're not all super fit I promise.

EssexSuffolk

Well done on your efforts so far.

Hard to advise on the specifics of which bike will cope with the weight etc, but I'm sure there's heavy riders out there who have done similar. You might want to consider sticking with the mountain bike for a few more miles, just until you're nearer 20 stone (I realise that is probably easier said than done). That way the new bike could be a nice reward for your efforts? Alternatively, a tourer could be stronger than a standard road bike (and a nice addition to your bike stable for the future).

Whatever you decide, keep at it, I'm sure you'll inspire others!

Mark Alexander

I agree with Essex.
If you're hitting your targets with the bike you have. Don't change yet. Remember, it's winter now, start saving to get the bike you want at a later point.

markos1963

Yes, I agree with the others, stick with the mountain bike for the moment. Your doing really well with it and are probably a lot fitter than you realise(certainly compared to most car drivers sat in their tin boxes in traffic jams). We're not all hardcore racers over in this forum, we just don't like riding on mud

Not in the same league as you but I lost 3 stone this year, using at first a MTB shod with slick tyres. Most of the loss came during this time so it shows its the riding and not the bike that you need to concentrate on.

As I always say having fun is the most important thing.