If you're thinking about getting into biking

This is a good set of articles on Active.com including how to buy your bike and also what frames are good for heavier people.

http://www.active.com/gear/Articles/Beginner_s-Guide-to-Bike-Gear.htm

A lot of people have been asking about this lately so I thought I'd share.

 good stuff.  I am looking to get into it, taking some advice from here..   leaning toward a new Specialized Roubaix.