Bikes for phat people?

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David

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Yea i know i spelled fat wrong but i am a little in the big side. 280 lbs to be exact but i wont say my height anyways i like biking and i wanted to know if theres a specific thing i need to ask for when i buy a bike (in a shop). Every time i go biking something always happens to my bike like the wheel pops or something with the chain or something and i thinks its cuz im heavy but i don't know show i ask for the workers at the shop to put heavy duty tires or what?
 
Touring bikes are built to be stronger so you can carry extra gear. 280 lbs shouldn't be a problem at all. Something like a Surly Long Haul Trucker
 
Go to the local bike shop and talk with them. You need a bike that is the correct size and has 36 spokes. A Walmart or other department store bike only comes in one size and are mostly junk. The wheels and shifters are low quality and won't last very long. The shop can help you get the right bike and the right size.
 
Touring bikes are built to be stronger so you can carry extra gear. 280 lbs shouldn't be a problem at all. Something like a Surly Long Haul Trucker
 
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