Hello from Glasgow

[judoka]

I am new to the site and thought I would say hello.

Before I start asking advice.

I am a novice at cycling and way overweight 20st . I want to buy a bike to go out and about with my wife and son instead of being left in the house when they go for a bike ride.

I hope the forum will be able to help on my choice of bike, I have done some research and have some ideas.

Thanks for reading if you do

Judoka

 

[magnatom]

Hi Judoka!

I take it from your username that your a judo player. Until recently I have done judo and am from Glasgow. Where do you train? We might well know each other!

 

[HJ]

Hallo and welcome...

 

[HLaB]

Welcome to the forum,

As I see it, it really depends on what sort of riding you are doing. If its on Road and your wanting efficiency, speed and, capable of long distance go for a road bike. If its for light road and reasonable trails go for a Hybrid. If you are seriously going off road go for a mountain bike. The advantage of a Hybrid you can get them that are more orientated towards the road or the mtb end. Excuse me if I'm jumping to conclusions I'd guess a hybrid bike would be the best for what you hint at. The next thing is to sort out is your budget.

 

[Jane Smart]

Can't advise you on your bike like the rest of them here, as I am fairly new to cycling too, but a huge welcome from me and good on you for wanting to get out there

 

[eldudino]

Welcome to the jungle.

 

[numbnuts]

Hi &

 

[ianrauk]

Hello™ User3143
And welcome to the site...

 

[ACS]

Glad to have you aboard

 

[MrRidley]

Welcome Welcome Welcome

 

[rh100]

Hi and welcome

Can't advise you about the bike you need, but you are certainly asking in the right place before parting with any cash.

Like you, I am also a novice and at 20st, have been riding for a couple of weeks now and really enjoying it and feeling a bit fitter already. My main suggestion for you, as I am heavy also, is make sure you have a decent, comfy saddle as I was nearly put off riding by the discomfort from the standard fitted one on my MTB, the upgrade made all the difference in allowing me to go further distance.

I go out with my GF, this helps as we encourage each other to do better.

Whatever you decide to buy, good luck with it.

regards

Rich

 

[Scoosh]

and to the home of

 

[lazyfatgit]

Hi, Welcome.

 

[jack cameron]

Hello Judoka,I'm new here too
If you want to go out with your wife and kids,i reckon you need a Mountain Bike as most families tend not to do too much Road Work.Cycle paths are a great start to get you into Cycling and gain a wee bit of fitness.Good luck and Keep Fit

 

[HJ]

No a mountain bike is not necessary for off road paths, a hybrid is perfectly good for that sort of thing. A lot the shopping chains try to push people into buying mountain bikes when they are not really appropriate for the rider. Best thing to go is find a good local bike shop (LBS) and try as wide a range of bikes as you can, then buy the one feels the best to ride...