Must purchase a bike with a User Capacity of 400-425lbs.

I am in desperate need of a bike with a User Capacity of 400-425lbs does anyone know whre I can buy a bike in  metro Atl.,GA.area.  All responses is welcomed. 

Most bike shop mountain bikes are going to work, stay away from full suspension, and try to get something with a lockout fork.

I started riding my Specialized Hardrock at 442 and the only trouble I had was out of the wheels.

Honestly your best bet is going to be to go to a couple of bike shops and talk to them, they should be able to give you some good suggestions.  If the bike shop tells you that you are to heavy or you do not feel comfortable with them, RUN.  Your relationship with your LBS is very important.

Also if you really want to learn about heavy riders a good place to start is bikeforums.com on the Clydesdale forums.  Some of the guys there really know their stuff, that would be my first stop, then I would find a LBS.

If you have any questions about what I've posted here feel free to contact me.

Davin1023,


Thank you so much for the info.I am going to hat site right now.   I also was looking for an stationary bike to start off with.

I second the Hardrock, seems to be the house bike of cyldes, or at least it was when I followed bikeforums closely.  I have a Hardrock Comp, the disc brakes made me feel a little better in traffic.
You will probably pop some spokes though its not that uncommon for heavier riders to bust a few but they are easily replaced until you can upgrade.

ETA** Just realized that my Avi has part of the bike in it, i switched over to trekking bars but YMMV*

Thanks so much for the ino.

You might want to check these people out too:

http://www.supersizedcycles.com/

MacMadame,

Thanks, for the info.

I was approx. 360 lbs when I decided to start back biking. I chose a Diamond Back Response Mountain Bike. The only thing I changed was the seat. I got a wider and more cusiony one. The bike ran me about $425.00, but it was worth it. Nicest bike I ever had. Got disk brakes too. I recommend them. Hope this helps and good luck.

Thanks, I wil check into that brand.