Any other “real” sized guys on here - looking for advice....

[cwf1982]

Hi blokes,
I’m based out of Ashford in Kent, anyone local?
I’ve been biking most of my life (recently getting back on the knobblies after a few years pretending on the road bike). Trouble is I have also been eating for a large amount of my life. That leaves my poor 19”rockhopper with a 6’4” 145kg unit on top of it. Now clearly there’s some lumbar to lose there but the chances are any bike I get (I forgot to mention I’m looking at an emtb) will have to deal with me chucking it about a bit probably at above 115kg as an absolute minimum (and realistically up to 125kg). I figure at that kind of weight (and given the fact I am definately gravity biased (read: I hate pedalling) it might be worth looking at the more ‘robust’ end of the market. At the moment I’m liking the look of the Kenevo Comp or the Torque:On. Any other heavy pads got anything else to throw in the mix?

cheers

C

 

[FSEngineer]

Maidstone, Kent so not too far away!

Realistically I don't think there are really any bikes on the market rated for that capacity - my Canyon has put up with 125kg of me punishing it for 3 years with only a few creaks to show for it (mainly seatpost related), but it definitely complains less now I've dropped to about 103kg. Safe to say it's been outside of the manufacturer's recommended range for most of it's life, whether you want to take the risk is up to you (be prepared to pump that suspension way up!)

 

[Zimmerframe]

Don't worry .. you're not alone :

A couple to get your started.

Un-Official Clydesdale Thread

I wanted to create a place here for Clydesdale riders to post about their collective experiences with EMTB ownership. I came to this forum because I want to find the right EMTB for me being a a borderline super Clyde at 6’5” 255lbs (196cm/115kg) with out riding kit. How are other the other...

www.emtbforums.com

Weight limits

I've finally narrowed my choice bike down to either a Focus Thron2 6.7 or a Cannondale Habit Neo 4. However, I'm having reservations about the Focus due to the weight limit of 120kgs, I weight around 16 stone so this would take me over the limit. Is this something I need take into consideration...

www.emtbforums.com

Emtb max load - bigger than the average bear

Hi, new here today and looking for some advice. In the market to buy my first emtb and concerned about the max load - bike+rider+gear. I am 112kg on a good day, so with a 25kg bike, helmet, pads, water tools etc I think I need 140kg max load. Looking at a bike for multiple uses - trails riding...

www.emtbforums.com

 

[cwf1982]

Maidstone, Kent so not too far away!

Realistically I don't think there are really any bikes on the market rated for that capacity - my Canyon has put up with 125kg of me punishing it for 3 years with only a few creaks to show for it (mainly seatpost related), but it definitely complains less now I've dropped to about 103kg. Safe to say it's been outside of the manufacturer's recommended range for most of it's life, whether you want to take the risk is up to you (be prepared to pump that suspension way up!)

Hi mate,

I lived in Maidstone for 36 years on and off before moving to Ashford so I know the area pretty well. Weirdly I think the seat post is my main worry - I've never had a dropper post before and can just see me starting any climb (who am I kidding!? every non descent is more like it) in a half decent position and ending it with my knees round my ears somewhere and the saddle in full hooligan position!

I guess I have come to accept I may be outside the recommended range and just need to hope my skills and reluctance to jump too high save my arse. And my wallet!

 

[cwf1982]

Don't worry .. you're not alone :

A couple to get your started.

Un-Official Clydesdale Thread

I wanted to create a place here for Clydesdale riders to post about their collective experiences with EMTB ownership. I came to this forum because I want to find the right EMTB for me being a a borderline super Clyde at 6’5” 255lbs (196cm/115kg) with out riding kit. How are other the other...

www.emtbforums.com

Weight limits

I've finally narrowed my choice bike down to either a Focus Thron2 6.7 or a Cannondale Habit Neo 4. However, I'm having reservations about the Focus due to the weight limit of 120kgs, I weight around 16 stone so this would take me over the limit. Is this something I need take into consideration...

www.emtbforums.com

Emtb max load - bigger than the average bear

Hi, new here today and looking for some advice. In the market to buy my first emtb and concerned about the max load - bike+rider+gear. I am 112kg on a good day, so with a 25kg bike, helmet, pads, water tools etc I think I need 140kg max load. Looking at a bike for multiple uses - trails riding...

www.emtbforums.com

Nice one Zimmer cheers. I shall have a good read! Glad to know I am not alone!!