Bike for a fat guy

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by creekster

All my bikes (at least the ones I still ride) are triple ringed. I do not have nor do I have plans for, a bent, but I have started to think those helmet mirrors might be pretty handy.

I understand you do quite well with the little ringer bell thingie. How much do they cost?

[creekster]

Originally Posted by Archaea

I understand you do quite well with the little ringer bell thingie. How much do they cost?

We actually have one of those on the triple (triple bike, not chain ring) and my son loves to use it to try to startle people when we are riding.

[hyrum]

Originally Posted by Runner Coug

Aren't those basically tricycles for grown ups? I think any able-bodied adult who goes the recumbent route is basically telling society that they have given up.

I guess you've never ridden one. They are a lot of fun for tooling around and getting a bit of exercise. No numbnuts, you sit upright like a city cruiser so you're watching the scenery go by rather than your front fork, yet because they are low they have low wind resistance. Even lower wind resistance with a fairing, if you'd like. Only problem is you cannot stand up to climb steep hills... only gear down.

The short wheel base models are definitely not for your grandma.
http://www.linearrecumbent.com/linear_sonic.htm

If you are into numb nuts, stiff neck, grueling workouts, no they are not for you. If you want 30-60 minute fun rides to keep your heart in condition, go for it, because if you have fun you will ride more. To each their own.

[SteelBlue]

Originally Posted by hyrum

If you are into numb nuts, stiff neck, grueling workouts, no they are not for you. If you want 30-60 minute fun rides to keep your heart in condition, go for it, because if you have fun you will ride more. To each their own.

It should be noted though that one must grow a full beard in order to ride a recumbent bike. They won't sell you one if you're clean shaven.

Edit: never mind, I see Creek already covered this a few pages back. That's what I get for starting on the last page.

[FMCoug]

Originally Posted by Archaea

A very profane thought came to mind.

However, for him, it might be appropriate, Recumbent bike.

He complained about bake pain and comfort, so I thought that might be a solution.

About the recumbent bike or the comfort bike I posted?

[Runner Coug]

Originally Posted by hyrum

I guess you've never ridden one. They are a lot of fun for tooling around and getting a bit of exercise. No numbnuts, you sit upright like a city cruiser so you're watching the scenery go by rather than your front fork, yet because they are low they have low wind resistance. Even lower wind resistance with a fairing, if you'd like. Only problem is you cannot stand up to climb steep hills... only gear down.

The short wheel base models are definitely not for your grandma.
http://www.linearrecumbent.com/linear_sonic.htm

If you are into numb nuts, stiff neck, grueling workouts, no they are not for you. If you want 30-60 minute fun rides to keep your heart in condition, go for it, because if you have fun you will ride more. To each their own.

I must admit, I have not ridden one. I remembered an article by Benjamin Cheever in Runner's World a few months back. He wrote about riding on one. Parts of it are pretty funny:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/...0009-0,00.html

[creekster]

Originally Posted by Runner Coug

I must admit, I have not ridden one. I remembered an article by Benjamin Cheever in Runner's World a few months back. He wrote about riding on one. Parts of it are pretty funny:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/...0009-0,00.html

That article is about hand bikes, which are not the same thing that Hyrum is talking about (but you probably knew that).

[creekster]

Here is the other problem with bents. They cost a lot more. Even a low end bent will be at least 3x what a lower end diamond frame is.

[Runner Coug]

Originally Posted by creekster

That article is about hand bikes, which are not the same thing that Hyrum is talking about (but you probably knew that).

My mistake. It's been a while since I read the article. I'm also very ignorant about the whole thing. The extent of my bike knowledge is the $350 Gary Fisher that I ride around on cross training days.

[FMCoug]

Okay so at this point I'm throroughly confused.

I found my way over to bikeforums.net where they have a pretty active Clydesdale forum so I'll take my newbie questions over there.

Thanks to everyone for the input though ... you've given me lots to think about.

Also realized I should be posting about this in the Cycling forum so I'll put any other related posts over there.