MTBeer Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) I have a guy who works for me who weighs 150kg - yes ONE FIFTY. He wants to buy a bike and is obviously worried about the bike carrying his weight. Any heavy okes out there have any advice to offer. He wanted to buy this bike. https://www.takealot.com/fat-bike-26-inch-21-speeds-black/PLID71382995 - I told him to rather take up running. Although this almost had me convinced - Specifications: Full Shocking proof Frame, Effectively offset shocks Soft and cushion, ensuring long-time riding comfortable wear-resistant,anti-skid tire Double disc brake sensitive and stable, Smooth flexible and precise Edited July 23, 2021 by MTBeer
AdamA Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 What type of Riding does he want to do ? and what is his budget?
MTBeer Posted July 23, 2021 Author Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, AdamA said: What type of Riding does he want to do ? and what is his budget? Well he's not going to be ripping any double-black diamond stuff anytime soon. Just something to cruise around the burbs I assume. Budget would be around 7k
Jewbacca Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 150kg running is a BAD idea. His knees and hips and ankles will collapse if his heart doesn't ded first. Why not a fat bike... if the shoe fits? Wayne pudding Mol 1
MTBeer Posted July 23, 2021 Author Posted July 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: 150kg running is a BAD idea. His knees and hips and ankles will collapse if his heart doesn't ded first. Why not a fat bike... if the shoe fits? I was joking. I didn't really tell him that. Did you see the link to the bike he wanted to buy?
Jewbacca Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Just now, MTBeer said: I was joking. I didn't really tell him that. Did you see the link to the bike he wanted to buy? I cannot click on bikes sold by takealot! I reckon a 26inch bike is a good idea though. The wheels are a bit less likely to taco... There were a few double scoop fat bikes for sale on bike hub not so long ago. I do genuinely think it's not a bad idea. Rigid fat bike with most of the weight being redirected through the super over engineered rims and tires.... Wayne pudding Mol, Hairy and AdamA 2 1
AdamA Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, MTBeer said: Well he's not going to be ripping any double-black diamond stuff anytime soon. Just something to cruise around the burbs I assume. Budget would be around 7k What are his Goals? Fun and being outside or Fitness and Weight Loss I would recommend getting a 26" Hard tail bike with strong (heavy) wheels. You can pick them up Second Hand quite cheaply these days. justinafrika and MTBeer 2
MTBeer Posted July 23, 2021 Author Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Jewbacca said: I cannot click on bikes sold by takealot! I reckon a 26inch bike is a good idea though. The wheels are a bit less likely to taco... There were a few double scoop fat bikes for sale on bike hub not so long ago. I do genuinely think it's not a bad idea. Rigid fat bike with most of the weight being redirected through the super over engineered rims and tires.... except this thing is not rigid. Has some sort of dodgy looking shock and fork Jewbacca 1
MTBeer Posted July 23, 2021 Author Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, AdamA said: What are his Goals? Fun and being outside or Fitness and Weight Loss I would recommend getting a 26" Hard tail bike with strong (heavy) wheels. You can pick them up Second Hand quite cheaply these days. mainly weight loss for health reasons
RobertWhitehead Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 I would suggest, that he takes baby steps. Start with something like walking or something to get the HR going. If the main goal is to lose weight he can literally just cut the calorie intake and do some carb counting to get the weight under control. Then once he gets closer to the 100 - 120 kg range then invest in a bike and jump onto the trails. This is going to be quite a long road to change the lifestyle and or habits. Buying a bike won't break those habits. DIPSLICK, bertusras, Sid the Sloth and 4 others 7
AdamA Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Just now, MTBeer said: mainly weight loss for health reasons I would recommend getting something like this.... https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/485303/silverback-stride-sport Old School V-Brakes, Coil fork, 6061 Alu Frame, and virtually ZERO maintenance for R1700, and get a new Saddle, if he is not comfortable he will stop ridding... something like these... https://www.cyclelab.com/product/velo-vl-6090-comfort-men-s-saddle https://www.cyclelab.com/product/syncros-gel-ladies-saddle This will enable him to go for a comfortable 30 min ride without any worries. If he is conformable he will enjoy it, if he enjoy's it he will do it more often, if he does it more often he will get fitter, if he gets fitter he will be able to ride longer, and this will improve his health and drop his weight. Once he has dropped some weight and "IF" he wants to take the next step, he can get a newer 29", I would recommend ... https://www.specialized.com/za/en/mens-s-works-stumpjumper-st-29/p/157590?color=253579-157590 justinafrika, Prince Albert Cycles and Rolf Hansen 2 1
shaper Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 ^ This and whilst he is walking, improving general fitness and cutting intake and living a healthier lifestyle, he can also be saving to increase his budget for a better bike when he has lost weight. Hairy and DIPSLICK 2
Shebeen Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, MTBeer said: I have a guy who works for me who weighs 150kg - yes ONE FIFTY. He wants to buy a bike and is obviously worried about the bike carrying his weight. Any heavy okes out there have any advice to offer. He wanted to buy this bike. https://www.takealot.com/fat-bike-26-inch-21-speeds-black/PLID71382995 - I told him to rather take up running. Although this almost had me convinced - Specifications: Full Shocking proof Frame, Effectively offset shocks Soft and cushion, ensuring long-time riding comfortable wear-resistant,anti-skid tire Double disc brake sensitive and stable, Smooth flexible and precise that's ccccccoooooolllll cycling is a good way. there's quite a few very successful weight loss stories for inspiration. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/fashion/fat-guy-across-america-eric-hites.html https://www.backcountry.com/explore/a-fat-cyclist-on-how-biking-can-be-more-inclusive Getting on a bike and going for it is a good start, a second hand bulletproof 26er or a fatbike for R5k is not a bad option.
TNT1 Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Anyone who rode funrides around gauteng in the early 90's would have seen a guy on a blue cannondale criterium. That bike sure could take some weight. I never asked the guy, but he looked at least as heavy as the guy in the OP.
Shebeen Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) and then there's ernest gagnon https://www.npr.org/2012/10/09/162586325/instead-of-surgery-man-pedals-off-the-pounds https://www.brujulabike.com/ernest-gagnon-big-e/ flippen legend, he's still big but has totally turned his life around. https://www.strava.com/athletes/272804 SURELY there's some local experience here, but i think the most important thing is just to start. Good luck to him Edited July 23, 2021 by Shebeen Bicycle Yard WESTERN CAPE 1
Hairy Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 51 minutes ago, MTBeer said: except this thing is not rigid. Has some sort of dodgy looking shock and fork Just because it is fitted with suspension does not mean it won't be rigid ChrisF and MTBeer 2
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