Bicycle Weight Limits

I posted this on the main board too. 

Anyone know of any bikes that are rated for weights up to like 300?  I am 285 and would love to ride a bike again.  Huffy told me they are rated up to 200...no help there.  I know you can get them customized to carry more weight but I don't want to spend too much $$...

 dont know if this will help but heres a link for ya www.supersizedcycles.com/index.php

I can't help with the bike.... but I just wanted to say that you look 10yrs younger in your avie... beautiful!!

I echo that!  I love your new photo, you look wonderful :) 

I rode a regular 10 speed Schwinn bicycle in the 300s for years!  I'm looking forward to it again, too. 

Good luck. 

I ride a bike and am over 300 pounds.

There are some special features you should look for.

First solid frame: none of the sprung-suspension. Not geared to us type.

Second tires: too skinny and they'll warp under the pressure. Select wider tyres that can go up some extra pressure. I personally prefer road tires and not knobbly tires for off-road. IT's easier to ride.

Third: wheel security. That is, how are the wheels tightened? If they have quick release forget it. When larger people push down on the pedal they are able to 'torque' the wheel until it rubs on the inner frame. Wheels with proper nuts can be tightend more so to prevent the wheel from torquing.

Fourth: Pedals. Make sure that they are not lightweight. They can't take the strain and may snap off.

Fifth: brakes. Higher speed and higher weight means higher momentum. Best type are disc brakes over rim brakes. If going to rim go with central pull breaks.