How to Choose a Bicycle for Heavy Riders

Enjoy the pleasure and benefits of riding a bicycle! But first, you may want to pick a good bike that is right for you. Check your local bicycling stores or look at websites to find the bicycle that will best suit your needs. Some companies specialize in bicycles for heavy riders.

Also, you might want to consider the following tips and suggestions to make your cycling a fun experience.

1. Choose the type and style of bike. There are different bikes that are out in the market and each bike has its own characteristics. You may want to ask your dealer or research on the advantages and disadvantages of using such a bike. Regular heavy riders recommend getting any of the following types: cruiser, recumbent, mountain bike, hybrid, or comfort bike. Each of these bikes serves a different purpose. Generally though, experienced heavy riders recommend beginner riders to get an upright city or comfort bike where the rider’s posture will be more upright rather than hunched forward such as in a road or mountain style bike. The more comfortable you are riding the bike, the longer you want to stay on your bike or the more miles you want to tread on the trail.

2. Choose a bike with fat tires and strong rims. You may also have them customized to your bike. Wide rims and big tires support weight better. Also, wider, treaded tires are easier to balance and provide a more comfortable ride.

3. Find a big seat and pedals. Bicycle saddles can be uncomfortable for anybody after some time of riding because cycling requires the rider to balance the majority of his or her body weight on two tiny “sit bones”. However, getting the right saddle for you may relieve you of discomfort and improve your riding.

Experienced heavy riders recommend getting a saddle wide enough to accommodate the spacing between your two sit bones. The saddle may be slightly wider than that of an average-weight cyclist to provide comfort and support but not too wide that it causes excessive rubbing or chaffing when riding. You may also want to consider a saddle with a hole or groove at the middle to relieve the sensitive parts of your body from pressure, discomfort, and pain. You may also want to find a bike with the strongest seat post and is fastened securely so it won’t slip under pressure. Bigger, wider and thicker pedals too, will help make your ride easier, more comfortable, and enjoyable.

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