Questions tagged [clydesdale]
Clydesdale (and its female equivalent Athena) refer to riders who are built more sturdily than the average rider.
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Hardtail XXL trekking bicycle with 1x12 gears
I'm considering a new trekking bicycle. I have the following requirements:
My weight is 115 kg and sometimes I carry a 20 kg kid, so maximus allowed weight should be around 160 kg (with bicycle)
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i am 130kg(286lbs) is mtb okay for me? [duplicate]
I have Hero howler single speed 27.5T cycle I am 130kg now. Can I ride this MTB cycle and I won't face any issues? I am thrilled as the cycle will able to take my weight or not as I am obese so ...
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6'5 330 pd rider. Need Commuter bike ideas [closed]
I am 6'5 (195cm) weight fluctuates between 300-330 lbs (136-150 kg) Looking for commuter bike for Nashville. Hilly terrain. Budget 300-900 US dollars. Any suggestions?
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How to choose a bike for a very tall and heavy person?
So I have wanted to ride a bike for a long time, I do strongman training, I am 6'6 (200cm) tall and kinda fluctuate between 440 - 480 pounds (200-220 kg) depending on what training I am on.
We are ...
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Mountain Biking with Heavy Rider and Rigid Bike
I ride an early 90's Trek MultiTrack 700. It's a completely rigid, Cro-moly frame with 700c wheels, and, except for a new rear wheel (double wall rim) and cassette, all of the components are original. ...
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My local bike shop owner said to me "I would never use tubeless tires for a Gravel Bike"
My local bike shop owner said to me "I would never use tubeless tires for a Gravel Bike".
Where I ride in central Iowa, we only seem to have the large clunky gravel with fairly sharp edges. ...
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How to identify a MTB for heavier riders?
I'm looking to buy a bike for the 140kg (300lbs) fat me in order to lose some weight. My height is 1.80m (5' 11'') and my standover height is 79.5cm (31.3'').
I really do not like exercising in any ...
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Frequent punctures, is my weight the problem?
2 road bike. The rear tire keeps popping. I have replaced the rear rim and tube. Every time I go for a ride I inflate the tire to around 70-80psi. I am on the heavy side (310 lbs). What are my options....
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Am I over weight for this bike I bought
My weight is 240 pounds (109 kilograms).
I bought a miele velo gr1 they said it will hold my weight but wheels only have 32 spokes. Are they right?
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Heavier riders on bike trainers?
I'm 300-350 pounds (136-158 kg). Is this too heavy for trainers such as a Tacx Neo or Wahoo Kickr? Their specifications say 250-275 pounds, so I'm interested in options for heavier riders.
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I am a big guy who wants to buy a race bike
I am new to this site and I would really appreciate any thought on this.
I am 32 years old male. I used to be in good shape most of my life. my weight fluctuated between 180 to 220 lbs.
three years ...
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Is there a weight limit for my mountain bike (Mongoose 29” excursion)?
I have a Mongoose 29" Excursion Mountain bike. I'm 310 lbs. Is there a specific weight limit for this bike?
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Ultra durable MTB for heavyweight rider (370lbs)?
Some might remember me from this post. So basically after finding a fix for my dutch bike I was riding around London I now actually moved back to Germany. To the countryside to be exact and to the ...
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What would be a good style of bike for Big Guys
I am in need of help on purchasing a bike for a Big Guy. I am 6 foot and 365 pounds (that's 183 centimetres and 166 kilograms). I am trying to better my health and want to get more active by riding a ...
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Weight limit for my bicycle
i bought my mountain bike litterally an hour ago but i feel im a bit to heavy for the bicycle.
I weigh 120kg (backpack weight included).
Its a Avalanche Reflex 29er 2018 model with a size 20 frame.
Am ...