You didn’t talk much about big guy points it was mostly on why buy from a shop , I would of liked too see more of recommendations on bikes or what to look out for .
Video should have been labeled why you should go to a bike shop if you are looking for a bike. Would have preferred a video actually providing three tips and explaining the why for those tips for big guys. You know, explain why you would choose a specific frame material and its price vs durability for big guys, wheel width - wider tires can support weight better as well as traction, etc. Things that would be nice to know before we go to a bike shop. Came here to learn something and got nothing out of it. Thanks.
Like Matt I was a 300lb HG/strongman and I now I'm dropping the weight using mountain biking. At 6'1, 275 and love to ride downhill park I agree with what is said in this video and here are a few extra thoughts from heavier rider.. 1. My knees are not great. Riding standing up is hard so investing in a dropper post helped greatly when transitioning pedaling to downhill 2. Upgrade components first. Powerful legs break things! 3. Upgrade as you can afford but not to the point to where it only advantage is a lighter bike. At 275lbs what's a lb or 2?! 4. Embrace the fun and forget about being competitive out the gate. ... more of a personal win for me.
@@ArizonaMMJ A good local bike shop should be able to fit you well but suggest playing with different combo's of frames sizes to dropper post lengths to find the right fit. Good luck man and enjoy the journey
I bought a hybrid, Giant Escape 2, and I really like it. The quality on a decent bike is great and you don't have to worry about those little crappy problems like brakes rubbing or slipping gears that happens with cheap bikes.
Big boys need to know that they need to spend money on a solid quality wheel set. Hubs like DT Swiss 350’s with low 24 POE are stronger than the high points of engagement ones. Hand built with good spokes and rims wide enough to support your weight. That’s one of the most important things a Clyde needs to know when learning about bikes.
I'm a big too,(275lbs) i bought my road bike last year the quality/perfomance gap between a good road bike and a wallmart bike is so big!! Love mine! Love riding. A good one will last you years i can vowe this info after a year
Thank you Matt for this video … your video helped my chose and pick up a new hobby … when you said “this is not the first bike you want to get” for your S works, it triggered my curiosity, it didn’t know anything about bikes … I then did my research … long story short, a year later I am riding a stumpy alloy upgraded with X01 stuff and enjoying the MTB trails … MTB for life !
I'm 6'4 and 365lbs, I've got a merida big 9 60. Hit easy trails with small drops and jumps and has held up awesome. I got impatient and hit the trails before losing the weight I had planned on losing before hitting the rough stuff and super surprised I haven't broken anything. Only upgrade I did was alloy pedals as I've melted plastic ones.
@@matthewpvincent I'm 240 lbs. lift hard and do mma. I wanted something else to help cardio and had bad luck with pinch flats on a hard tail.. So riding hard and being big I would suggest full suspension if possible financially
How crazy is it that I searched for "bikes for big guys" and find a video talking about a local shop? I dunno if you'll see this comment since the video is a couple of years old, but thanks for making it, I'm gonna go check them out.
You'll never see a 25" frame bike in a box store. At 6'5", going to my local bike shop was the best thing I ever did. I ride it so much more that my knees are grazing the handlebars.
im 6'4, 350lbs, someone gave me a bike thats for tall people, but i don't know if it could support me, how would i fix that, have no idea on what to do
I didn't finish watching this because you didn't stay on topic to what you titled this video. I just wanted straight up list of what a bigger guy should look for in a bike if he's just getting back into riding. I'm just commenting to hopefully give you some constructive criticism.
Right on. My advice is go and speak to a shop. Know your budget and the riding you want to do. Let professionals help you get what will be best for you.
Sure but the advice of double walled wheels and frame material all comes down to budget. Working with a professional to fit you on a bike for you is the way to do it.
Definitely didn't answer the question big guys have WHATS THE BEST BIKE FOR BIG GUYS........ HARDTAIL OR SUSPENSION WHAT BRAND WHAT METAL CARBON OR ALUMINUM
I bought a mountain bike from a box store when I was 440lbs. The very first hill I attempted, I stood up on the pedals and gave it a few pumps and there was a sudden "bang" and the pedals spun freely. I thought I broke the chain, but I glanced down and it was still there. I sheared the rear axle, twisted it in half...
Dude, loving your content. Got back into building up my garage gym, lifting and riding and you show up in my feed. Party! PS - good LBS to service your bike for the life of that bike you purchase. No one does that around me!
Great video, Matt. Another video that might be helpful is a "all the other shit you might need getting into cycling"😂 I made the mistake of spending too much on the bike and didn't account for tools, pump, helmet, maintenance stuff, etc.
3:35 No grown-up should never consider a Wal-Mart bike for themselves. Sure go to WM for your 7 year olds bike that he'll outgrow in 3 years. The bike may even make it that long, but don't count on it. I ghetto-financed my XC hardtail and it's still a really nice bike...all premium components that all told probably cost me over $2k (keep in mind I stopped upgrading 8 years ago). If I were buying a bike today and had say $3000 to spend and could get a alloy frame FS bike with all top-tier components or a carbon FS bike with mid-low tier kit...I'd definitely go for the alloy bike. Sure carbon is lighter and stronger, but not enough to justify the price imo. But then, if the sun rises and sets for you on the trail.... get whatever you want. You only live once and you can make more money.
6”7 , 220 pounds here, im a 20 year old that will need to ride to work about 8-9 miles in the mornings through city streets like avenues and city building blocks and stuff , any recommendations as to what kind of bike I should get , my budget right now is 300-400 dollars .
Hello, new subscriber here. I ask a question about bike size. I was given a Schwinn Sidewinder with 26" tires. I am 6 foot 1 210lbs. Obviously the bike does not fit me. Riding position is uncomfortable and maneuverability suffers. Is there any value in attempting to adjust the bike (even buying new/different parts) so as to make the bike fit me? Is this a task that has any chance of turning out well? If the answer is "no" I will just fix all issues with the bike (gear selection issues) and donate it (hate to donate something like a bike that does not work right, besides being unsafe the person that gets it, likely a child will be disappointed.) I am not going to be riding much on trails so a light weight frame is important to me. I ask for suggestions regarding a bike manufacture/model to consider priced under 500.00 used. Thanks.
I was looking to get a bicycle to start exercising and losing weight. buying one of these bikes will definitely do that. wrong kind of wait! I’m going to be losing though these bikes. I will be shredding money. 👎🏻 breaking the bank!😳
Im about 390lbs and want to ride a bike to get exercise and lose the weight while not beating up my hips and joints. Do they have bikes for guys my weight?
Hey bro I need help looking for a bike that I can take off roading do a few jumpz but I can also take it out to the streetz and I'm big guy weighing around 3:20 thanks for your recommendations.
any advice on good mountain bike for traveling from state to state through trailers parks, rocky roads, hard to ride places, with trailer attach to it... looking to buy soon for long journey trip any advice Dear brethrens under $600
Hi,I have several Trek Marlins at my house and they are great for light trail and riding around the neighborhood. If you are upgrading from a 15-year-old bike, you are in for a great surprise. The ride on these newer bikes are smooth and having disc brakes is a super nice upgrade. Be sure to buy the bike from a shop so that you can get fitted.
Sir/Ma'am - I'm 6'0 and 360. I was in the same boat as you a few years ago. Forget Walmart, Target, and the big box stores. While I ride a Specialized Turbo Vado eBike, might I suggest taking a look at SE Bikes? They are built robust and have a higher weight limit. Plus they have 36-40 hole spokes. I'd suggest a larger tire like a 27+. I was strongly considering the SE Bikes but decided on an eBike to assist with hills. I wish you success in finding a bike.
I'm 6'2 290lbs and I bought a bike at target that fell apart 😅when I rode it after 3 weeks the pedals broke and the wheel frame twisted,got any advice?
I have a mongoose walmart 21 speed mountain bike. I also weigh 350LBS and go through tubes in a week or so because the spokes start to protrude and puncture the tube because I'm so heavy. I thought about tubeless, but what happens if the spokes work their way loose again and then let air out of the tires? Does anyone have a recommendation for a new rear wheel that could prevent my predicament?
Chro Mo steel frames are twice stronger than Alu, slightly heavier. , Aluminium tends to crack on welds after time, is soft, scratches are deep, and is hard to repair. Steel is for life, strong, easy to weld or even replace a tube if you have to. . Double Suspension bike is mainly for DownHill, nothing else. I say -Stay away from bikes with suspension, get bigger tires instead , unless you are riding downhill. Fat Bikes are awesome, I love my Surly
