bike for a big guy

cathald
cathald Posts: 105
edited August 2009 in Road beginners
Hi folks
I am in the process of getting myself a new bike to get fit
the problem I think I have is will the bike be strong enough for me as I am 18.5 stone at the moment.
I dont want to spent a fortune on a road bike and then crack the frame or something
Do you think I should stick to my old trusty mountain bike at the moment or get the road bike

I have being looking at a few giant bikes
giant defy 4,3,2 and 2.5 do you think any of these would suit
I also have seen a claud butler milano also

Cathal
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  • Barkiesnake
    Barkiesnake Posts: 244
    Welcome cathald

    As a fellow big chap i can recomend the Defy 2.5.

    I bought one earlier this year when i weighed 19st and it has been fantastic. It handles well, is fast (faster still as i lose weight, currently 17st) and great fun to ride. I have even had a fairly major crash on mine when i misjudged a downhill bend at 27mph and the bike came off without damage, whilst i tore my shoulder muscles.
    Buy one, ride it, enjoy it. :D

    and keep us updated on how you get on..
    "If you think you can, or if you think you can't, your right" Henry Ford
  • OwenB
    OwenB Posts: 606
    I've got a claud butler milano and it's managed with my 20stone bulk quite admirably.

    It's not the most fashionable brand by all accounts but I got it cheap and it'll do till I'm certain I need a "better" bike.
  • heftyrider
    heftyrider Posts: 70
    I got a defy 2.5 when at 22st, it's coped fine.
  • cathald
    cathald Posts: 105
    Thanks for replys guys
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  • SamRothstein
    SamRothstein Posts: 14
    I'm a stone and a bit heavier than you and I've been riding a Trek 1.2 for about 2 months now with no problems at all.

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