Referred to you guys from /fit/
Looking to get into street cycling. Former land whale, fat af. Down over 100 lbs in 18 months but stalled around 340 lbs. Walking, portioning etc. just not cutting it anymore. Used to love biking when i was younger so thought that might be a nice change of pace.
A few hangups I have when it comes to getting one: I'm still a big guy so I want something durable (leaning towards a mountain bike). I'm a tall guy 6'6" so I'm wondering if the 27" bikes you can get at Walmart/Target will be sufficient. Also pricing limited so Craig's list or Walmart are my affordable options. Any thoughts on the matter would be appreciated.
Walmart bikes are absolute rubbish. Post your local CL and we'll see what's good.
>>899877
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Fuck off back to Facebook
OP, there's no reason you can't ride a bike at 340 pounds, but realistically this means you'll need very strong wheels, and you'd likely benefit from starting out on a bike more like the one in your pic that uses the frame to support more of your body mass than a typical mountain bike or road bike.
Unfortunately the need for strong wheels means that Target/Walmart bikes aren't a good option (they're really not good options for anyone, as a previous anon mentions).
My suggestion is to look for a local dealer of Worksman cycles, they make heavy-duty bikes and wheels for exactly your situation. 2nd best after that would be buying online (http://www.worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/big-bikes.html) because if you've never ridden a bike as an adult you'd really benefit to having some in-person guidance.
Alternatively, if you can't find a Worksman or that's beyond your budget, the next step would be to find a local bike shop that can build you an extra-strong wheelset and fit you to something like the bike in your original pic.
>>899881
Rockwall/DFW is probably the closest.
>>899887
>Worksman cycles
OP here. What's the budget like on those cause as mentioned not at the most financially sound place in my life. In fact the only cycle store I know off didn't have anything under $600
>>899890
Since budget is a real issue, do you have a bike coop near you? Or a shop that deals in used bikes? You might be able to find a deal, and hopefully someone who can hook you up with really strong wheels.
You could also post a link to your local Craigslist and anon can help browse for anything that holds promise.
>>899892
(OP) not familiar with a bike coop and about the only resale shops locally (bumfuck egypt NE Texas) are Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
90s rigid MTB with slicks
>>899877
"BANG!",, who, pulled my triggr??
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>>899937
wow,, i see what yalls mean, that post made NO Sense.
, OP?, get a bike you Wanto ride., a comfy seat helpsometimes.
>>899937
OP, a recumbent tadpole trike might work out if you can find one within your means.
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>>899877
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>>899940
>>wow,, i see what yalls mean, that post made NO Sense.
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