This question gets asked here and elsewhere on the internet so much that I thought I’d have a permanent reference to it.
In *MOST* Cases the answer is going to be NO, you are NOT too heavy, allow me to ex plane my path.
At over 35 stone or 490 Pounds Or 223Kg’s I rode this.
Yukon 08 - First Bike, This Started It All
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 spoke on the back wheel in about 1000 miles, due to smashing into a pothole (it was that or a bus)
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At approx 28 stone, 390 Pounds or 177 KG, I moved onto 700′c wheels and a Hybrid.
Again I was painfully anal not to hit pot holes etc, never suffered ANY issues at all and the bike was totally stock.
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At approx 24 stone, 330 pounds or 150Kg, I moved onto a road bike, WITH STANDARD WHEELS.
While he back wheel did suffer issues, this was after around 3000 miles of DAILY riding in ALL conditions.
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So there you have a ROUGH Guide as to weather or not you are too heavy for the bike you desire to help you lose weight on…..Good Luck !!!
https://www.justgiving.com/39stonemovember
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Sky Ride , a campaign to get one million more people onto their bikes by 2013
You just made me feel good about my weight and the bike that I want to buy.
Thanks!
Glad it helped :0)
Hi Gaz
I’m looking to buy a bike, I’m currently 23st and not sure what to get.
I’ve been looking at a hybrids like this one :-
http://www.thecyclecompany.co.uk/index.php/bikes/town/item/escape-men/escape-3
Do you reckon this will be suitable?
I want to use a local bike shop and hopefully they’ll give me help setting it up etc.
Thanks.
Neil
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
Good luck
Gaz
Would it be worth looking at a mtb that will have stronger wheels?
Not if you are just riding on the road, no
im 25stone would this be ok? i dont think it will but money is an issue.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_770971_langId_-1_categoryId_165499
I’m just under 26 stone and have a brand new (basic) MTB. I don’t feel as concerned about the bike taking my weight after reading what you had to say but I do feel a bit self concious about going on it. How did you get over this, if indeed it was a problem at all?
Thanks for this. I weigh in at 346 pounds (after losing twenty) and am trying to get back into cycling to save my life. I’m nervous every time I climb on board my mountain bike, but this page has helped booster my confidence tremendously! You’re awesome dude.
I’ve recently found this site, I’m 24 stone, 40 years old in July and have bought a giant talon1, it seems fine for my weight which I’m determined to decrease. My goal is a 7 mile ride to work but only prob is there are 3 killer hills along the route
3 killer hills, stop your weight becoming the killer mate, hows your progress?
Thank you for both your help and inspiration!
After a week or so of consideration I’ve settled on the bike to help me shed a few stone too.
I’m 6’3″ and 24 stone.
Can you see any fault in this: http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/cube-aim-disc-mountain-bike-grey-blue–id65901.html
That looks like a belter mate
hi there i commented on ur plig yesterday gr work btw and i just found this guied and i tolked to the guys at helfords to day where i was looking at an trax bike but they reckermended something like this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_762061_langId_-1_categoryId_165534
and was wondering if this will be ok with road/a lil bit of dirt track into work i have 2 takkle 2 hills (1 bigger and steeper than the other 1 with an totle of about 3miles. thx (and sry about my spelling)
To be honest mate, you’d be better off buying second hand
Great bit of info here, exactly what iv’e been trying to find! Great work and a fantastic inspiration you are! I have just turned 30 and over the last 8 years managed to pile on 8 stone now weighing just under 20. Looking to get a bike through the cycle 2 work scheme to try and shed some excess baggage and was hoping to go down the road bike route. Do you think this is suitable?
http://www.cube.eu/en/road/performance/peloton-race/ Know its a expensive bike to start with but trying to take advantage of the scheme and tax free savings. Also hoping i wont have to upgrade much in the future. Thanks in advance.
That’s a superb machine
At 20stone just watch out for the wheels, the ones I had on the Ribble I started with were 36 spoke so nice and strong
Apart from that, that cube could last a very long time with that spec
Thanks for that, been and ordered one from the LBS. Looking forward to it now!
We DAMAND piccys
congratulations on changing you’re life mate 
Still waiting
as soon as i get it will post some pics! Where did you used to get your cycling clothes for the larger gentleman 
I used Aerotech in the USA when I needed to
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
I used to pump my tyres every night
now its every month , they naturally lose air , better quality ones lose less than cheap ones
Hope that helps
Gaz, I’ve been reading your blog for over a year now, working up to get started, now I’m on my own journey. http://orangebalancedonacreditcard.wordpress.com/
One of the goals not yet on there is to ride with you. Working up to that one so you don’t leave me in your dust!
I’m speechless mate that anyone out there would have a goal that reads “ride with Gaz ” I really am
Keep on inspiring people and I’m sure it’ll happen a lot more!
Too Kind
I’m the homerj from further up in the comments.
Scary bit first: I always avoided weighing myself and assumed I was around the the 24 or 25 stone mark. After buying scales that could hold my weight I was shocked at the result.
I started about 4 weeks ago at 27.5 stone. A combination of cycling and a diet loosely based on Atkins, and I’m now at 25 stone 10 pounds. Long way to go yet, but I’m feeling the best I’ve felt in a long time
As for my bike, I eventually settled on the Voodoo Hoodoo 29er from Halfords.
I can’t thank you enough.
2 and a half stone in 4 weeks its AMAZING going, well done mate, DONT STOP :0)
Thank U Thank U just what I needed to know – After watching a well known TV programme about obesity & the chap taking up riding , It somehow made me think that the bikes were of a certain type or especially made to carry the weight – Now I know better
Glad it helps, its what its there for
Hi, I’m Alex and i just found out about your blog and now…I am eager to get on a bike. I weigh about 135-140 kg (that’s about 22-23 stones). 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? :
)) ) http://www.bikexcs.ro/biciclete/biciclete-mtb/biciclete-mtb-hardtail/bicicleta-focus-fat-boy-2011-858.html
-http://www.bikexcs.ro/biciclete-cube-analog-disc-blue-green-2012.html
-a one called FAT BOY (
-http://www.bikexpert.ro/biciclete_1/bicicleta-cube-travel-gri-argintiu-2012_5788_6815.aspx#
-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)
Bye!
Cube ftw everytime: 0)
Hi Gaz!!!
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.. Appreciate your help!!!
Just make sure you get wheels with 36 or more spokes for strength, really hand built ones
cheers mate.. should i go to a specialist shop or will halfords have something…
I’m no fan of halfords but the boardman bikes are amazing
Finding your web page has just made me more determined than ever. 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.
Straight back into walking after the holiday and as of 6th July 2012 I am 28 pounds lighter, full of energy. I used to ride road bikes years ago.
Gaz, you have given me the urge to bike again, I have spoken with Trek, the warrant the frame to 28 stone. i have ordered a “Trek Marlin” the guys there were very supportive in sizing the right fram for my build and height at 6ft 5″ with a 31″ inner leg.
The bike will arrive when I hit 28 st, after starting at 30st 6lbs. Keep inspiring mate and good look with your Charity. A donation will follow this message.
Dave M
Awesome dude
Thanks for the donation
Show us a pic when it arrives
And keep us up to date on your progress :0)
Good luck
Gaz
Hi, mate!
What do You think about old raleigh, gazelle etc etc road bikes? are they strong enough, to handle 130-140 kg person around track and streets to the track? something like these:
http://www.ss.lv/msg/lv/transport/bycycles/highway-sports/fcgdh.html
http://www.ss.lv/msg/lv/transport/bycycles/highway-sports/bdfbxp.html
Thank You!
Hummmm isn’t steel the strongest metal there is ?
I don’t know much in that regard but I’d assume ,if I’m right ,that it’d be fine
Hi Gaz,
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.
All food weighed and diary of all eaten and drunk, setting new goals and mad keen for the first ride on Sunday…… All eyes on Bradley
Dave M
How did it go yesterday?
Hi Gaz,
Well they say you never forget how to ride a bike and it is true, getting used to MTB tires is fun. In my lighter days I used to ride on Reynolds 531 double butted frames super thin tyres and went like the wind.
Out at 5.30am I went out the front door and up and down my street, turning with care, cornering felt weird as did getting on a bike again and for a moment I had to consider if I was doing the right thing.
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.
One question and I guess this comes up very often for you, The Seat, oh yes you are soon reminded of how a saddle leaves it’s mark, the memories of my lighter days came back and carrying so much more weight I knew about it afterwards.
So the question is, do I try and persevere or do I opt for a different saddle, any comments from anyone on this, I see Gel seats etc but open to suggestions.
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.
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……….
Hi dave
Great story
Amazing to read
Re saddle. Just go with it for now. It takes time. If after a few rides its unbearable then come back to me but your butt should become a custom to it
We’ll get you back on a 531 roadie before you know it
Gaz
Hello Gaz, congratulations on your transformation, you truly are an insperation to many people.
My current weight is 40st and health related issues because of my size
and I am going to take up Cycling to help my weightloss and general fitness,
I have been looking around to find a Giant bike the same as you used but not managed to find one so I am looking at other bikes now. One thing i did wonder is if that Giant of yours had an alloy or steel frame, would be great if you could let us know on that.
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.
ATB Gaz take care
Hi mate
Glad you have chosen to make the change
I used an alu giant yukon but any mid range (non full suspension) but mtb should be ok. Just take it easy. Avoid potholes etc
Can’t wait till you come back and fill us all in on your weight loss
Gaz
Im having no joy finding a suitable bike/trike ive contacted quite a few mnf but no one can help me im approx 550lbs and cant afford to pay for something that might be ok only for it to last 5 mins. i really want to ride to help with weightloss etc ive been told a trike is possibly the right way to go but i just cant seem to get anywhere. if anyone can help please email me direct martin.middleton@btinternet.com i would be extremely grateful.
Really can’t see the issue
My giant yukon too me at 500lbs
Try that and in the mean time cut calories and move more
Gaz
This says 30st limit but do you think it would take higher and would your opinion be its better suited then the yykon?
http://www.missioncycles.co.uk/disdetail.asp?Products_Action=Find('ProductID‘,’366′)&Products_Position=FIL%3ACategory%3D%27AdultTrike%27ORD%3AABS%3A3KEY%3A366PAR%3A
I know nothing about trikes at all
Sorry
Link didnt work http://www.missioncycles.co.uk/disdetail.asp?Products_Action=Find('ProductID‘,’366′)&Products_Position=FIL%3ACategory%3D%27AdultTrike%27ORD%3AABS%3A3KEY%3A366PAR%3A
Hi Martin,
I have sent you a direct email, however do not be put off too much by weight limits, we are all big lads outside the norm and as Gary has stated here these bikes are very strong. My TreK Marlin is rated to 28 stone and yes after all the walking I just tipped the scales to get within the limit.
Ali frames and the way these bikes are constructed will take you, just avoid the obvious obstacles and kerbs. It is worth noting that Giant are one of the biggest frame makers and several makers use there frames. I may be wrong but I was informed that Trek even employ some of them !
Most important get a bike you feel comfortable on, believe it or not even at 6ft 5″ tall my Marlin actually feels huge and gives me more confidence than I imagined.
Dave M
Thanks for the input dave, it’s all spot on
Dave M i have emailed you again mate
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Just checking in again to say thanks.
It’ll be six weeks this Friday that I started riding along with the Atkins diet. As of last Friday I had 2lbs to go to reach 3 stone lost. I’m confident I’ll hit that target this week.
I’m now 24st 5lbs and feeling great, but know there is still a long road ahead.
Superb news
Well done
Well Done, HomerJ.
Hi Gaz,
Thought I better check in as well, going great here also now, weight dropping aaway nicely, lost 3st 1lb as of Wednesday 8th August, Blood pressure falling and blood sugars at all time low. Seeing Doctor Monday regards dropping those meds slowly, energy levels up and mad keen to keep gowing.
Regards & Respect
Dave M
hey Gaz, planning on picking up a road bike with straight flat handle bar. I am 156 kgs as of now, would only stick to roads. good roads I mean.. I have narrowed down on the ORBEA AOS ROAD BIKE, has 36 spokes, 700x28c tires, frame has life time warranty and is made with aluminum alloy and the forks are made of some special steel alloy.. Seems to be a trustworthy and reputed european company.
http://www.thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=329
What do you say?? Please reply soon
Forgot to add that it also has double walled rims.. Lastly, also checked a few hybrid bikes but the aos ride quality was superb. The dealer said that the bike shouldn’t have any problems if driven on good roads. 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
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.. 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 it were me, I’d go for it, but just be sensible that’s all, road bikes imho are the best there are, good luck
Hi Gaz, your the man. Hope I can emulate what you have done, I’m 56 and 17stone, just got myself a mountain bike, starting my diet and my training soon, big thanks for this blog.
Rick, your too kind, we always want pictures of new bikes tho :0),good luck on your journey, start today, not tomorrow tho :0)
Hi Gaz I will get a picture of my bike up soon and sorry I can’t start tomorrow as I’m off on my hols next week.
Enjoy your last holiday as someone who is over weight
Thanks Gaz
Any time, don’t be a stranger mate, your in good company here and if you fall, we can help, we have all fallen at least once
Hi Gaz,
Just discovered your site and all I can say is you’re an inspiration!
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 contacted a bike shop that stocks some Giant Yukon bikes, and they weren’t sure they had anything that can carry me. 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?
tsomeh
Thanks for the comment
And we’ll done and choosing to save your life, now I don’t want to put you off, but I didn’t cycle until I’d gotten down to 34st, my yukon was a standard 2007 hard tail, bottom of the range model
Hope that helps
Right this may not be as impressive as some, but I started to focus on my weight loss, about 5 months ago, and have lost 3 and a bit stone. Started at 22 stone.
Ok so alot of it has been about eating less, but my exercise is largely coming out of a bike. The simple “eat less and do more” also rather than being unemployed and not doing alot, im doing two days of volunteering in an office for the RNIB, I realise that does not sound like it would lead to weight loss, but its giving my life a little bit of structure, and im not at home as much to eat from the kitchen.
Hi,
I’m currently 31st and I am struggling to find a bike to ride, could you perhaps offer a suggestion? I can’t seem to find the bike you rode and bike shops I have contacted are less than helpful
Have you checked ebay?, any bike from the big manufacturers should be able to do what my yukon did, i’ve hot a contact at giant, ill ask some questions
That would be awesome, if you can let me know!
Gaz a bit of help, I’m at 21 Stone and having problems with my current bike I have been told by a number of different cycle shops that I’m just too heavy for a road bike.
Do you have any comments or suggestions
Sadly that seems to be the attitude of a lot of bike shops towards bigger riders
Truth be told, unless it’s carbon then they are full of ****
What the problem you are having? I Rode a Ribble audax from 24stone without any issues
Let me know and I’ll do what I can
Gaz
I cycle about 36 Miles a Day (18 miles there and back) it’s not every day but nearly.
I have been told the forks are showing signs of stress the headset is gone the bottom bracket has also gone the chain rings have seen better days.
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. I weigh 21 stone an getting sit of getting stranded by the side of the road with broken spokes/other problems.
Headset, bb and rings are nothing weight related, the fork sound strange as I was doing 150 miles a week on a carbon fork at 24 stone
Wheel wise, get a hand built ridgda churna from spa cycles, 36 spoke, think they were £80 something quid and bomb proof
Don’t let anyone tell you your too heavy mate
Hi Gaz, I had a personal question for you. Would you be so kind as to contact me via email? I’m at godzillalives@hotmail.com
I have a biking/blog question for you.
Thanks,
Don
Just found this website, what an inspiration. I started really working on my weight 1 year ago with walking every day then moved on to cycling, down to 24.4st now (6’4″) I went from cycling a few miles a day 4 months ago and now I am at around 100 miles a week. 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? Cheers!
Carbon is the area where I’d always play safe on weight tbh
Well done you
Hi Gaz,
It is sometime since I left a message and just wanted to say I am still following you and the blogs mate. Success continues here at this end, first Goal reached with 5.5stone off now since I started in May, so happy days.
All I can say to those considering taking up exercise is it is really life changing, the energy levels are through the roof. I find it hard to sit still in the evening, as I feel like I should be doing something. Been a few tough spots along the way but keeping it up all the same.
Dave M
Absolutely stunning to hear
Well done
And please keep on fighting
Gaz
hi gaz,
me too me too.. I too have been following your blog and posts closely buddy.
.. Lots of inspiration from you, lost 32 Kgs in 5 months, i.e 5.03stone.. woohoo.. but sadly was down injured since 23 days, thanks to a 3rd degree bike silencer burn on my right leg. Getting back to training in couple of days. Cheers mate, happy riding..
Ohh: And had a doubt. While I was injured, My new bike arrived.. All new Fuji Roubaix 1.3C 2013 version. Beautiful bike, cant wait to get back on the saddle and start training. One thing I noticed is that the stock wheels are aero wheels with bladed low spoke count. Front wheel has 20 spokes and rear spokes have 28 spokes when compared to conventional wheel. Hope that wouldnt be a problem for a 150kg guy like me?? The rims are deeper than conventional road wheels,
http://www.ovalconcepts.com/road/wheels/327-wheelset
What do you think, thumbs up for the stock wheels or do I need a 32 spoke training wheels for now???
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.. Your suggestions and say would be really appreciated and helpful Gaz.
Well done on the weight loss man
Be proud
Shame about the injury tho
As for the wheels, I suspect that they might be an issue right now tbh, sorry dude
Gaz
yeah, was dissapointed abt the injury.. more of an accident.. but things look better now, looking forward to resume training in a day or two.
Sad, will get a set of used training wheels for the time being then. Will get back to the stock wheels once I loose 5-8 stones more..?? sounds fine??
Thanks for the support and help Gaz
Yeah I’d say so
Remember to what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger
Hi Gaz,
I’m on a similar journey and have lost 2st this year, but still at 19st.
My brother has sorted me out this bike
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/synapse-tiagra-triple-flatbar-2009-road-bike-ec017635
I was wondering what are your views for tyres for us larger gentlemen.
I’m currently on a mtb with 26 x 1.5 tyres and I’m looking forward to proper skinny tyres. But do you recommend 23 or 25′s? I’m not sure what’s on at the moment but I know I will have change at some time.
Thanks
Dave
Looks ok
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
Thought I’d check back in with you guys as it’s nearly Christmas and it becomes harder to stock to losing weight.
So I’m now at 22st 3lbs, thats a full 5st 2lbs gone from when I started this on the 1st of June. Still loving riding no matter the weather and still sticking to the Atkins diet.
In that time my wife has also lost 3st 7lbs.
I can’t thank Gaz enough for saving my life. You were a true inspiration, and the prompt I needed to get of my arse and do something about it. Thank you.
My wife and I have decided to take a short break from the diet over Christmas and just enjoy ourselves, but we won’t be going silly. I’m only a chapter into my new start and it will continue.
Good luck to anyone trying to lose weight and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Mate
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
Enjoy it and I can’t wait for chapter 2
Gaz
Hi, I’m looking for a bike to commute to work on. I’m stuck between a Specialized Tricross and a Trek CrossRip. I like the Trek, but at around 175kg the carbon fork worries me
I’d personally go with the tricross tbh
Well at 150kg I have moved on to a full on Specialized carbon road bike. Had it one month now and done a few hundred miles, I’ll keep you informed as to how it survives. Like Gary I am PAINFULLY anal to remove road blemishes.
Good luck dude
I mean avoid road blemishes, not remove (no idea why I said that).
Will do. I had a Gt Palomar a few years back. I snapped a chain and the wheels weren’t true after not long at all. It didn’t feel great, so am a tad windy. But, we shall see
Windy?
:0)
Haha. Sorry, bit of a local term. It means worried. Like if I was walking on an icy pavement, I’d be a bit windy. So a bit the same re chain and wheels, but should be ok I think
Glad I learned something new today
I’d never heard of it tbh
Take it really easy man and hopefully all will be good
Gaz
Cheers. I’m planning on doing a bit of build up first. Then about halfway to work, about 3 miles, there’s a roundabout. So I reckon that’s the perfect place to turn around on a test run.
I’ll let you know how I go
Well that’s me all measured up and a Specialized Tricross bought. Should be ready late Tuesday or Wednesday, so hopefully the weather picks up
Awesome, keep us updated dude
What’s our thoughts on turbo trainers? Just got one from the mrs’ mate in work. He reckons I need a spare wheel or something
Ok. So my arse is now in agony. I feel like someone has been playing croquet with me. How long does it take for the pain to sod off? It wasn’t like this when I was a kid. I also had hair then, times were good
Only took me a few weeks tbh mate
Good show. I’ll just grin and bear it
Ignore those calls to buy a larger or padded seat
In the long run you’ll thank me
I promise
may I enquire as to why you think that? when I started cycling I got a larger seat, and my weight loss is ok (nearly 6 stone, in nearly 10 months), so other than the fact I have teamed a really expensive bike, with a massive saddle, what you got against them? (I was replacing a ultra thin racing saddle, which I never would have picked, even if I was slim)
Im 22 stone …need to lose weight and bought a bike … its a revolution ascent … with suspension !! Hope its good enough for me
First proper ride today. Bad weather has had me in the conservatory on the turbo. More than anything, my thumbs were AGONY! Lol
Coughing and spluttering at work, 3.5 miles later. It’s all uphill going home!
What don’t kill ya
Makes you stronger
You CAN Do this!!!!!!!
Definitely. The first day is always the hardest. Every day is progress now
Best attitude I’ve heard in a long while
You’ll go far
Mate I love this blog, I just found you by chance (fate). I live in Sussex and weigh 27 stone, I decided last month that I would start cycling to lose weight so after a lot of homework I bought a Claud Butler Odyssey 2012 hybrid comfort bike. 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 is far more comfortable for me because when I peddle my stomach sits on my legs, so I am not only pushing down on the peddles I am also lifting a serious amount of weight lifting my legs.
As all have already said you are a true inspiration to us, I just can’t wait for he weather to get warmer, I am very lucky because I live right on the downs and have lots of tracks, they call them the downs but unfortunately there seems to be a lot more Up’s!!!
More ups are perfect for weight loss
Good luck dude
Keep us all updated gaz