Very overweight woman...is this bike right for me?

[huggy]

What valves do your tyres have?

If you have Presta you need to open the small top nut before pumping (after removing the normally back cap) and press it in to release some of the air to free the valve.

Looks like a comfy bike. Has it got just 1 gear? as that will limit you to flatter terrain.

 

[cyberknight]

What valves do your tyres have?

If you have Presta you need to open the small top nut before pumping (after removing the normally back cap) and press it in to release some of the air to free the valve.

Looks like a comfy bike. Has it got just 1 gear? as that will limit you to flatter terrain.

3 speed hub as far as i can work out .

 

[Globalti]

A Halfords High Volume pump will have a fat barrel for delivering big volumes of air at low pressure to mountain bike tyres so you will struggle to achieve a decent pressure in a road tyre. You need a road track pump with a slim barrel for small volumes at high pressure; if you live near a Decathlon their track pumps are excellent value. They do a fat one and a thin one so check carefully.

 

[mjr]

What valves do your tyres have?

What, no Woods? but it's probably Schrader and the problem is probably an unsuitable half odds pump. Floor pumps are the way to go. Even the sub£10 Beto one seen in Wilkinson's and car spares shops should be good enough.

 

[BrumJim]

Congratulations on your choice of cycling to get fit. There is no shortage of inspiration of large people who got on their bikes and worked themselves back to good health, Gaz (as mentioned earlier) is at the extreme end. Cycling looks after your joints much better than running, Aerobics, Zumba, etc, and you get to see more of your local area. Don't get too disheartened on your first few efforts - fitness comes quickly and in big steps.

Put plenty of air in your tyres, aim to get fit rather than get slim (the latter will come) and remember that more weight means more fun going downhill!