Guest guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Sorry it took me so long to answer your bike question. If I remember correctly it was about what kind of bike can you ride and not look like a marshmallow on a stick? The short answer is a REALLY BIG ONE. (laughter ensues). Seriously, the most important thing you can do is pick a bike that YOU FEEL comfortable on. This means that you are sitting at an appropriate angle; your feet feel good under you, not like a lounge chair. Your ass will hurt for a while. Get over it. For us big guys, a mountain bike is better than a road or hybrid bike. Fat tires are better than thin. Stay away from shocks, we tend to compress them just by getting on, so the ride is just as rigid with out the structural support of a solid fork set or seat post. Finally, clothing. Yes, I wear spandex biking shorts when I ride. Yes I look funny in them. Yes, I carry a pair of baggies (loose long shorts) to cover up when I get to where I am going. Yes, my wife and son make fun of me by calling me Lance or saying, " that guy (who weighs 120 lbs) wears the same clothes as Dad. " Why do I do it? The first day I rode a significant distance (more than 10 miles) I was wearing pants with a seam down the center. My testacies were very angry with me for a very long time. I got a rash from front to back and had this strange sweat mark which I would rather forget. The stupid looking clothes serve a purpose, and as such they are necessary if you ride any significant distance. I hope this answers your question. If not, let me know and I will try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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