Just found this website, what an inspiration. So a bit the same re chain and wheels, but should be ok I think, Take it really easy man and hopefully all will be good. Any suggestions on hikes that will hold my weight, I bought a Merida crossway md 20. Hi Gaz like many have said, your story is an inspiration to all of to get out there and save ourselves. -http://www.bikexcs.ro/biciclete-cube-analog-disc-blue-green-2012.html Thanks for your help. Just wanted to thank you or this site as it has been THE proof I needed to show a little hard work, few tears and a lot of fun and anything is possible. Want to check with you once before finalise on it.. Keep to solid roads.adoid kerbs and potholes and it should be OK.good luck. Many thanks for your time! what about getting a wii and doing the wii fit routines, theres loads of choice and its good fun. What do You think about old raleigh, gazelle etc etc road bikes? I was on a Scott hybrid at 25 plus stone :)…. Looking to get back to cycling and lose more weight. Appreciate your help!!! I started May 2012 at 426 pounds, started walking a little at a time, did nothing first two weeks of June on holiday apart from watching calories. This question gets asked here and  elsewhere on the internet so much that I thought I’d have a permanent reference to it. You can find bikes that go up to 300 lbs or 350 lbs. Just put a deposit on a road bike but I am worried that they only recommend the frame take a paltry 240lbs – Specialized Roubaix carbon – what do you think about this? Spa cycles are the place for hand built wheels, Are they very expensive as unfortunately I’m on a tight budget. I found a DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Is anybody else having problems keeping trye pressure, as it should be, my bike just cant keep its trye pressure at the moment, one of the inner tubes is new, and still nothing, If you are overweight that pressure can cause a loss of air, now its every month , they naturally lose air , better quality ones lose less than cheap ones, Gaz, I’ve been reading your blog for over a year now, working up to get started, now I’m on my own journey. Thanks for the support :), I only have one issue… the bike does not come with any pedals, I don’t quite feel comfortable using clip pedals and clip shoes.. Do you have any advice for a more straight forward “simple” flat shoe commuter type pedal that is comfortable for longer rides? Altrax Fitness Exercise Bike, 30 lb Flywheel, Spring Shock Absorber, Infinite Resistance, Stationary Bikes, Exercise Equipment and Cycling Bikes for Home Workout … Beautiful bike, cant wait to get back on the saddle and start training. Where would I be able to get decent sized wheels/tyres to prevent this? I am working hard and last weekend managed 50 and 60 miles. Bike is great except the knobbly tyres are not helping my bottom. And keep us up to date on your progress :0). I remember reading this blog few years ago was well impressed – & your still helping motivate ppl!! -http://www.bikexpert.ro/biciclete_1/bicicleta-cube-peloton-triple-alb-rosu-2012_5788_6737.aspx#, I thank for your time and I am looking forward to reading your respons, (PS: if you are having troubles finding the specifications for the bikes, just click on “specificatii” or something like that … tha language is romanian). http://www.tesco.com/direct/vertigo-bilbao-700c-trekking-bike-21-mens/296-7737.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=296-7737&sc_cmp=aff_1503186 Reading this blog for the bike and tyre tips. The dealer said that the bike shouldn’t have any problems if driven on good roads. They give details of the bikes including their weight limit and allow you to compare different bikes against each other eg Argos has one for £99 that takes upto 100kg (200 lbs) or one on half price offer at £199 that takes upto 130kg (over 20 stone) If they are too expensive check local papers or sites like gumtree for a second hand one Big guys go down hills faster than little guys….gravity can be your friend………sometimes. I weigh about 135-140 kg (that’s about 22-23 stones). Avoid potholes etc, Can’t wait till you come back and fill us all in on your weight loss . Being a bike noob it is a bit bewildering… Take care I was 170kgs and have “slimmed down” to 150kgs currently and want to get back on a bike, im currently looking in to verious makes but seeing giant bikes have the most allowance for weight. This awesome thread has eased my worries as I’m 6ft 5 and 21 stone. I can reccomend speaking to Andrew johnson at spa cycles I kill wheels mavic open pro lasted 30 days but Andrew build me a set that have lasted ages. Because of your weight and arthritis, I'd suggest a mini exercise bike. | Cycle Of Life – Fix You – It was TOTALLY standard, I would however suggest slick tyres for riding on road and TOTAL avoidance of Potholes and jumping off kerbs at that weight, I broke one …… […]. Would it be worth looking at a mtb that will have stronger wheels? At approx 28 stone, 390 Pounds or 177 KG, I moved onto 700’c wheels and a Hybrid. And more expensive too. sounds fine?? What would you suggest or am I to heavy thanks? I commute on it 70 miles a week too, only had it 6 months. But if it have to – I will get handbuilt wheels. Anything over that you are not getting any warranty. also what’s the best kind of sadle for my weight ? I really like the 700c dual sport bike, but it’s an aluminum frame and I’m not sure it would hold my weight. hi everyone my size seems to know where to get the bike for the size etc, i’m 6ft 8 inch tall and 20stone but the prices they have quoted well they are a little steep can anyone advice please. Any ideas or suggestions of suitable makes, for my height and weight, would be appreciated. The bike is superb comfortable for my size and proof that it is worth the extra dollars and lots of conversation prior to purchase, the 29″ wheels and 21″ frame look well matched to my 6ft 5″ height and 33″ leg, with 2st 7lbs off at the weigh in today. Do you think the Apollo Belmont will be okay if i do like you and avoid potholes etc? Been following your blog for the past 18 months and have been using it as Inspiration & motivation in my quest to lose weight and get fitter. Dave M, Thanks for the input dave, it’s all spot on. The Schwinn 270 is our top pick as the best recumbent exercise bike for seniors in our list, that will serve any serious exercise enthusiasts well. Ok sounds a little scary.. ;D.. Should i reconsider my options and check out a hybrid, or shall i positively go ahead with my choice with the points you told.. I started about 4 weeks ago at 27.5 stone. The first day is always the hardest. My weight is around 18 stone and I notice the tyres looking a bit compressed when using the bike on a road. Finding the best recumbent exercise bikes with 400 lb capacity is not that easy. Wellllllll done, am so chuffed for you, I really am, Yu don’t need to give me any credit at all tho, you are the one who got off you butt and put in the work, so you deserve the credit, Hi, I’m looking for a bike to commute to work on. I’ve been looking at a hybrids like this one :- Then about halfway to work, about 3 miles, there’s a roundabout. Can you recommend anything? You pay more, but get the right saddle!). It's not a full bike, more like pedals so you don't need to concern yourself with weight limits etc. (I CAN DO THIS) and it was really fun…, Now I’m looking at what bike to buy…I found a good deal on a bike very close to your first bike..the bike I’m about to buy is a Giant Revel 29er 0 ($400 used)…but I’m wondering if I should try a hybrid/Commuter bike like your second bike..as I won’t be doing any really trail riding as far as I know, My question is why did you change to your second bike??? Hi mate Well that’s me all measured up and a Specialized Tricross bought. I am on my second front wheel and my third back wheel I previously bought a hope hoop and it lasted 27 days before I broke a spoke on it. More than anything, my thumbs were AGONY! Hi i have just bought my first bike today i am 27 stone currently on a weight loss program the bike i have bought is a carerra vulcan.. Just come back from an hour and 15 miles, and I feel great. I too have been following your blog and posts closely buddy. A few minutes later it was onto the top of the car as I headed for a local trail, off the roof through the gate and I was off, playing with the gears I soon found I was enjoying myself and getting more comfortable by the minute and more confident as I completed more circuits of the trail. That’s why there are different shapes and sizes available. To be honest, I’m a bit worried about my age and the fact that I’ve led a pretty sedentary lifestyle for the past 25 years. http://orangebalancedonacreditcard.wordpress.com/. At approx 24 stone, 330 pounds or 150Kg, I moved onto a road bike, WITH STANDARD WHEELS. Well I was there in store(I live close too the store)the sales adviser did recommend I go for a hybrid/cross bike rather than a road bike, I am 22 stone and he was convinced I would have all sorts of trouble with the wheels on a road bike due to my weight, the road bike I had in mind was a 2013 model CANNONDALE CAAD8 105 TRIPLE. Depends what mean expensive my wheels cost £160 for both front and rear. Ok so alot of it has been about eating less, but my exercise is largely coming out of a bike. good roads I mean.. Thinking second hand, so a like model to hunt out on Gumtree/ebay would be great. Because i got given some bike i dont ride everyday now thats why i want to start riding again on a style of bike i like. But do you recommend 23 or 25’s? Thanks for the website. Every day is progress now. You are amazing dude. To get to the poin…would you please have a look at the following bike ant tell my, wich one do you think is best for me? Feeling like a kid at Christmas, the Trek Marlin arrives tomorrow, the walking over two months has worked now 32lbs off in two months and that included two weeks on holiday, health benefits and diabetis readings coming down. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Exercise on a rental upright bike improves cardio –vascular fitness and tones the lower body. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Mostly the same but with a steel frame which I think would be better. Change ). For example, by eating 500 fewer calories a day we could expect to drop one pound in a week. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I have also read that dmr do strong bikes and would like to know if you think this would be ok for me to start riding again. I’m looking to start cycling to help me lose weight. Your blog has given me the inspiration that I maybe can get down to my target weight. But I went for tiagra upgraded hubs so that added to the figure. I road a ribble audax at over 20 stone on 23 tyres, Go with 25’s tho as they off that bit extra with virtually no penalty. there are plenty of bigger seats but as soon as I was used to them I changed for smaller ones. While he back wheel did suffer issues, this was after around 3000 miles of DAILY riding in ALL conditions. Hello there. Been out n about a couple of times since it arrived and it puts a big old grin on my face. I’m fairly fit and sure I can manage it but as I weigh just over 20 stone I thought that I would be too heavy for one. At the moment i use my stepdads marin hawkhill but even though its a mtb i dont enjoy riding. Would a bike like this hold me as standard or would i need to make any adjustments? They can take more weight and put less pressure on your spine as they offer back support. Any suggestions for a suitably sturdy set-up. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROBIKE-DISCOVERY-Gents-City-Town-Bike-Bicycle-Cycle-Hybrid-Tourer-Single-Speed-/221398670796?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item338c639dcc, Hey gaz stumbled acrossnyour page really liked your story hoping you see this im 22 stone thinking bout buying this bike would it be okhttp://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3323894.htm. I may be wrong but I was informed that Trek even employ some of them ! The sooner you use SPD’s the sonner youll get used to them, they are the best thing to use BY FAR AND AWAY, it’ll save you money buying stuff now and then moving to them later…..You WILL fall off, smile and enjoy it :0). Glad I found it though. Getting back to training in couple of days. I am currently 21 stone mainly as a result of shift work making it very easy to fall into a bad diet and sedentary lifestyle. Thought I’d check back in with you guys as it’s nearly Christmas and it becomes harder to stock to losing weight. Straight back into walking after the holiday and as of 6th July 2012 I am 28 pounds lighter, full of energy. One of the goals not yet on there is to ride with you. I know you are not a fan of Halfords but hopefully that won’t count against it too much. I sold it recently to get something new but I wanted people to know; don’t be afraid of carbon fibre bikes. if anyone can help please email me direct martin.middleton@btinternet.com i would be extremely grateful. I, too, have been discouraged from buying the bike I want due to my current size of 24 stone or 330 lbs. Cheers for the replies, I'll look on ebay and the Wii Fit idea sounds interesting. I collect the bike tomorrow hopefully so here goes. Best Buy Medicarn Aerobic Bike Training Cycle With Balanced 15kg Spinning Flywheel Exercise Fitness Cardio … Yes, I would stay on good solid roads and shall avoid potholes..Waiting for this one last reply before going to meet the dealer once again. If I stick to roads for now, with pothole avoidance, will this be ok and get me started? Most bikes will do you fine, larger volume tyres and wider bars make it more comfy. I am more likely to go with YOUR recommendation as I can see the proof – what was the weight rating for your model of bike? But just to feel more confident before I make a purchase, I was looking into a CAADX CycleCross bike from cannondale, its an all alu/alloy frame, with a carbon front fork, I weigh about 21st, do you think I will have any issues if I keep away from potholes and take no jumps off kerbs etc, I know you probably see these posts all the time, but please, I would really appreciate your input . Anyadvice you can give would be great. Really need to do this for my health and for my boys! Additionally, an exercise bike is a good choice if you’re overweight because the bike supports your weight, making it a no-impact exercise. To my surprise it managed ok despite the saddle trying to disappear. (see more photos and reviews) … Couple dips/bumps in the road that felt a little rough on the back wheel but not major, but still made me a little nervous. Looks fine, wheels will always been the weak point and on a bike at that price point do keep that in mind, Dont off road with it or kerb hop and you should be fine. I appreciate you have written a guide and all.. but i still feel confused… i weigh 32 stones.. looking to invest in a bike.. i like the sound of ‘hybrid bikes'(not sure if its cos of the name hybrid…).. What should i look for in a bike… tyres… spokes etc.. I’m looking to get into cycling to supplement my diet and exercise to help me lose weight. I don’t have the luxury of nice smooth roads and need confidence in the wheels when hitting a bad section of tarmac when barreling down a decline at a high rate of knots. They call it a hybrid comfort bike because it uses Mountain bike frame and wheels but with semi slick tyres, it also has a lower saddle and higher handle bars. This exercise bike comes with 8 preset magnetic resistance controls. and I am going to take up Cycling to help my weightloss and general fitness, So thanks for the inspiration and I intend to enjoy my new found freedom and dropping a few KG along the way. I had Surgery one month ago and dropped another 30 pounds…so 3 days ago I decided to try and go for a ride on my brother’s bike… to see if I could do it…my legs were exhausted but I was able to do almost 3.5 miles…which really opened my eyes to the reality that………. Having read this forum, I am very enthusiastic now and am certainly going to follow some of the feedback you have had. I’ve always had the “Tpo hell with it” attitude….not always the best , but thats just me. I've had my GT Avalanche for just over two years and the frame has been great despite 23 stone … I’m going to buy my first bike today. Bad weather has had me in the conservatory on the turbo. I’m starting at about 23st and haven’t riden a bike since I buckled a back wheel in my late teens :s Many thanks Andy. Hi Gaz, your the man. sea shel and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” Shee placed the shell to herr ear and screamed. Today, I went to the beachfront with myy children. Anyway I hope someday I will be able to leave a message on here telling about my huge weightloss story, I guess time will tell. It is somewhat off putting when sales advisers put doubt into your mind about what bike you could or could not ride comfortably without issues…. basically, a little scared to ride the above mentioned Oval327 wheelset with my weight as I have no experience with bladed spokes or for that matter low spoke counts.. Rating 4.400045 out of 5 (45) £349.99. I contacted a bike shop that stocks some Giant Yukon bikes, and they weren’t sure they had anything that can carry me. I have been looking at this bike: http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/specialized-crosstrail-sport-disc-black-charcoal-2014-hybrid-bike.html. If you want one of … I think I’m going to be the shortest contributor to date. The product listings and searching on Google or online shopping sites doesn’t make them that easy to find either. Or your own journey? I currently weigh 246KG – that’s approx 38.8 stone, and would like to take up cycling as Sheffield with it’s hills will probably have me cut down to size in no time! I found this bike that is available close by me for a good price Any advice appreciated but I feel better after reading your blog. Share I did not feel as silly as I had presumed and would urge anyone reading this to overlook some of your concerns and get out there I am sure my confidence will grow and Gary and his followers are proof it can be done………. Just purchased a Giant defy 3, which I got on an amazing deal….. reduced by a couple hundred quid, and then a further £75 off with a voucher code :). This next exercise bike from SYRINX is one of our favorite affordable … What do you think, thumbs up for the stock wheels or do I need a 32 spoke training wheels for now??? This is exactly the sort of advice that I’ve been looking for and has given me the confidence I needed, thank you! Could you give me some advice on what to buy that wont break the bank please,as moneys rather tight right now but I dont want to let that be an excuse, if that makes sense? Pros Of The Mongoose Dolomite 26″ Men’s Fat Tire Bike. Hopefully you can work something out. (I spent a couple of hours at my local bike shop fitting different ones to my bike, going off for a few miles then coming back to swap to another. I’m 48 and weigh 21st 8lbs. 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