big fat lad - what bike

gigeorge
gigeorge Posts: 20
edited January 2013 in MTB buying advice
18 stoner, wanting to get back into the low teens stone range. Wanting a bike that'll go up but will be a blast downhill and will come with shocks and components that'll put up with my mass ...


Bikes thinking about - yeti sb66 or the the transition covert....

Sensible input welcome :)

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  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    If you are looking at Yetis, your budget is pretty big. Wouldn't worry about your current weight - I would expect most bikes to be able to cope. The only thing you may want to look at is a stronger wheel set if you are hitting big drops.
    2007 Felt Q720 (the ratbike)
    2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
    2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Most decent bikes will stand up to your weight when used as intended (so XC on an XC bike)....

    Budget and a bit more detail on intended usage would help....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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