rockytop714
Well-Known Member
Apparently I wasn't the only one confused by another thread on here about someone looking to get a "bike".
I was hoping to get a little insight into the subject and was going to comment but then realized that it should probably be in it's own thread.
So, here it goes: much like the OP in the other thread, I am a big guy. I'm about 6' tall and weigh in around 285, right now, but hoping to get that number to something lower (it's a work in progress).
I have my old GT Talera/Outpost that I got in 7th or 8th grade (about 20 years ago) and it works ok for what I use it for, which is pretty much just the occasional ride, for now. It does have some issues, though, and it's just old, to be honest. I would like to start riding a little more often and possibly using it to commute to work, when weather permits.
I only live 3-3.5 miles from my office, so I don't need a touring bike. I like to ride on mountain roads, but I don't really have much of an interest in trail riding, so I don't need or want a mountain bike. So I guess I'm looking at a road bike or a hybrid/"fitness" bike.
I also don't want to spend a pile of money on a bike, either.
Just curious to see what suggestions you might have or if there are certain things I should look for, when/if I start looking around.
I was hoping to get a little insight into the subject and was going to comment but then realized that it should probably be in it's own thread.
So, here it goes: much like the OP in the other thread, I am a big guy. I'm about 6' tall and weigh in around 285, right now, but hoping to get that number to something lower (it's a work in progress).
I have my old GT Talera/Outpost that I got in 7th or 8th grade (about 20 years ago) and it works ok for what I use it for, which is pretty much just the occasional ride, for now. It does have some issues, though, and it's just old, to be honest. I would like to start riding a little more often and possibly using it to commute to work, when weather permits.
I only live 3-3.5 miles from my office, so I don't need a touring bike. I like to ride on mountain roads, but I don't really have much of an interest in trail riding, so I don't need or want a mountain bike. So I guess I'm looking at a road bike or a hybrid/"fitness" bike.
I also don't want to spend a pile of money on a bike, either.
Just curious to see what suggestions you might have or if there are certain things I should look for, when/if I start looking around.