Bike for larger person

cireland

Hi

Wondering if anyone can help.

I am looking for a bike, but not just any bike it needs to be a bike that is suitable for a heavier load, probably around 400 or just under pounds. And I am 6ft.

I used to Cycle a lot when I was younger and I want to pick it back up, going to the gym and sitting on a cycle bike there for an hour just does not do it for me…

I am finding it hard to find information in the UK on bikes for larger people, seems to be endless options in the USA but over here I am struggling, does anyone have any advice on what to look for or perhaps actual bikes in mind?

Your help is appreciated

Thanks
Cireland

The Rookie

Any semi decent mountain bike will take the weight, ideally with air forks so you can get the sag sensible, at 6 foot either a medium or large frame will suite.

Google the '39 stone cyclist' and read Gary's story for some pointers.

mcnultycop

As The Rookie says, most decent bikes will be OK. I was over 150kg when I started cycling again (which is a bit less than you) but I had no issues with the bike related to my weight (Trek 4500), other than having to tighten the seatpost a little more than I would like to normally.

It'll soon drop off.

Initialised

The Rookie wrote:

Any semi decent mountain bike will take the weight, ideally with air forks so you can get the sag sensible, at 6 foot either a medium or large frame will suite.

Google the '39 stone cyclist' and read Gary's story for some pointers.

What's his username on here? you could PM him.

BTW I tried searching but got an error, search function is FUBAR at the moment.

cooldad

He's not on here as that. You did see 'Google'?
http://39stonecyclist.com/

The Rookie

He posts (or at least posted) on here, but as search is broken along with PM and control panel, I didn't bother looking, hence Google (or Yahoo).....