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Can you be too heavy to ride a dual-suspension bicycle? |
I'm a 6'4 rugby player, currently touching about 20st (280lbs) or so, and I'm thinking about purchasing a bicycle. I'm active, but just cut from bigger bits than most other people. I know I should go into a shop but there isn't one near me, so online it is. Basically, I've found a bike I like on Amazon, but it has dual suspension - a Y-frame, I think they're called, where the seat isn't fully supported. Is my weight going to cause an issue with this? The vast majority of dual suspension bikes are set up from the factory for riders 140 to 170 pounds (10-15st). Exceeding that will require major investment in beefier suspension. You'll simply bottom out the suspension. I suggest that you forgo the full suspension for a hardtail model. Be sure that before you ride it, if you purchase it online, to have the wheels retensioned to allow them to support your weight. There are several online sources with instructions how to do this. The primary tool you'll need for this is an appropriately sized spoke wrench. Source(s): 26 years in the industry Yeah it might do, the suspension might not be that affective. There's a kid in my street who rides a suspension bike and he's quite big and the suspension doesn't seem to be doing him any justice. I suggest going for a nice mountain bike. I brought a cool BMX on Friday I'm well Chuffed. I don't know, but I saw a really fat guy riding a bicycle once (I'm not calling you fat, since you play rugby, your weights probably an advantage), and the bike didn't cave in or anything. Still, didn't look too safe or too comfortable, but this guy was REALLY FAT, so I don't know. 20st that is a lot for most bikes and you would need to check the specifications for the dual suspension. Ask yourself if you really need dual suspension. Rear suspension is really usefull for going fast over very rough ground. Are you going to do this? If not then rear suspension is just a fashion accesory. Front suspension is good in most cases as it cuts down the shocks to your arms and increases the riding experience. with the right kind of suspension u can dial it in for your weight, the right shocks will be able to do this for ya. |
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