For The Bike Riders!

[Ready4success 380]

Where do you find a bike for an overweight person? When I get on my daugter's bike, standard Wally world bike, the tires go flat. Is it just that I need bigger tires on a bike, or are there bikes specifically for us? I'm 5'7", 250lbs. Thanks!

[ForMyfamily 84]

There are but they will cost a bit about $400-$700. I included a link that goes to XLliving and these are specifically designed for us. Some mom and pop shops might have them also.

http://living-xl.destinationxl.com/mens-big-and-tall-store/bikes-and-bike-accessories/cat70146;jsessionid=CAFD08B3B673EA2A08A7E355CAADA6B5?navAction=jump

[Ready4success 380]

Thanks for the link, and yes, they're pricey. Do you know if someone my size could use the standard or would I need a heavy-duty?

[ForMyfamily 84]

Standard 325lbs.

Heavy duty 400 lbs

Deluxe 500 lbs

[Ready4success 380]

Standard 325lbs.

Heavy duty 400 lbs

Deluxe 500 lbs

I was hoping for the standard, since it's the cheapest. I may try calling around to some of the bike shops for any used ones. Thanks a lot!!!

[massindex 346]

250? You should be able to ride any standard bike, even the narrow road bike tires will support that.

[Cynthia S 8]

Check your daughter's tires. They may be dry rotted.

[lsereno 2,525]

I agree you should be able to ride a standard bike. At 250 and 5'6" I rode my Wally-world 7-speed lady's Schwinn all the time. It's a lot easier going at 135, but I'm still on the same bike!

Lynda

[deltadawn817 106]

Yeah I was going to say I have a wally world bike I think it was $80 and I was fine on it at 280lbs.

[Ready4success 380]

Ok, I'll try a standard one first. Thanks everybody!