BIg Guy in need of help!!

Behindby3

Well I am entering into a new world of cycling and have hired a bike and recently went on holiday to Portugal and ventured out on a bike a few times and really enjoyed it.

My company currently has a ride to work scheme and I really want to get a bike.

I am currently 22st having lost 4 stone so far and feel the bike will help me keep fit and aid weight loss. I will be riding cycle paths, trails and general gravel paths either by myself or cycling with my family.

I really like the look of the Specialized bike and do not know whether to go for
Specialized Crosstrail 2010 Hybrid Bike or Specialized Hardrock Disc 2010 Mountain Bike.

Due to my size my thoughts that the mtb would be the sterdier choice, but I am told that I will be pedalling like mad and getting nowhere. :shock:

Can anyone give some advice what to do / go for?


Thanks in advance

supersonic

Neither for me - both are pretty basic.

I'd take a look at the Carrera Kraken and GT Aggressor - sturdy machines.

Behindby3

Thanks for a speedy reply, so I take it you think a mtb would be the better option for me?

supersonic

I think so as generally have sturdier components.

It will be doubly important to check the bike and service it often though.

Behindby3

Thanks supersonic for your advice, I have just been down to my lbs and they are recommending a hybrid as I will get a better rolling speed.

I am so confused with the mtb v hybrid considering my size would the hybrid wheels be enough, the lbs thinks they will.

Any advice is really grateful :?

paulbox

A mountain bike will generally be sturdier than a hybrid.

Anybody who says that you'll be pedaling like mad and getting nowhere is talking out of their rump.

Re rolling resistance, if you're trying to get fit and lose weight you don't want it too easy do you. Having a few knobles on your tyres will also help you out when things get a bit slippy and also allow you to ride in more places. You can always change your tyres to some semi-slicks in the future, will only set you back about £30 for some half decent ones.

supersonic

Yep, just putting different tyres on practically makes it a hybrid lol.

Behindby3

Thank you, you have made my mind up, mtb it is......

Now find the best one for my £400 budget, as I am in a company scheme I have to use evans so I will have a good look on their website.

Thanks all your advice.