Looking for a "good and sturdy" bicycle for a man 6'0 295lbs?

The last two bikes I had were from target and about 6 months in the pedal snapped off. Im a "big" guy I would say. Im six feet three inches tall and about 295 - 300lbs (last I checked lol) so I know that I cant have any little lightweight thing but Im not so fat that I cant move. I am active and I would like to start riding again I just dont want to wast anymore money. Does anyone have any brand names or not so brand names of bikes for a fatties or bikes for big and talls :-) lol
thanks

if there is something in the $200 - $260 range would be PERFECT

Yes, you are in the wrong price range for a bike that will hold up to you. Not only are you a large person, you probably are very strong, so you put a lot of stress on any bike. You will have to at least double your budget, maybe 2.5X . (BTW that is for ANY good bike, not because of your size)

Get out of the department store series and visit a couple bike shops. In you're favor -- if they brought in a (from road perspective) 60 or larger frame -- they will be elated to see you. They are slower moving sizes than the "average". You probably will find a left over "last years" model and you need the knowledge that those will be sold for less. Still a new bike, just like a car there is model year change on bicycles too. When I brouse the selection at my area bike shops, I always see a sweet larger-than-fits-me frame and I am 6'0".

Brands? Style? What kind of riding are you looking to do? It would be too easy to recommend a hybrid as they come in the frame size you are looking for, and fit many applications of riding. Trek, Giant, Cannondale, even professional Schwinn.

My brother is 6'5" and a former NFL defensive end, he rides the same bike he bought 9 years ago. You can find one too.

Go with a Steel or Titanium frame mountain bike. Companies like Trek, Cannondale, GT, Specialized, or Santa Cruz would be your best bet. Because aluminum fatigues, and steel and titanium do not, aluminum is not recommended for heavier people. Expect to pay $500+ for one of these bikes.

The problem with those bikes that you owned is that they were simply crappy bikes. Department store bikes aren't well built bikes. At your weight, you can ride a steel framed or aluminum bike. Some will say titanium, but I wonder about that when it's adviced against to even tow a kid's trailer on a titanium frame despite it's properties. Go to a bike shop and get some advice. You'll need beefier components that could take te kind of torque you probably dish out First off, I would recommend going for at least 36 spoke wheels on any bike. Secondly, by a ride with decent components. Don't factor in lightweight too much. It's more about durability when you're a Clydesdale ( any rider 200+ lbs is considered a Clydesdale). I'm 208 lbs and I have to consider those factors as well. Like I said, go to a bike shop and ask for advice.

You need to throw a bit more cash around mate.

600 bucks will buy a rig that will last.

what about an aluminium alloy? i say Giant because they build other frames for big brands like trek, for $539 AU you can get the Giant Boulder disc hardtail MTB which is a strong frame made of Aluminium alloy and double wall rims

If you visit a community bike shop, they can help you to put together the right bike for very little money. If there isn't one near you, please visit a legit bike shop, not a big box store. They don't know how to assemble bikes and sell junk.

You want a frame you can stand over with your feet flat on the floor and have no more than 2" of clearance. 36 spoke wheels will hold your weight better. Test ride it for comfort and listen to make sure nothing is straining. A touring bike, built to haul extra weight, may be your best bet. Don't buy any shock absorbers, because they wear out under heavy use. Good luck!