Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007.

I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fill--I am looking forward to the next 4 to 6 weeks--maybe 12 or 20 pounds gone...who knows...:faint: this is how I feel on many days after my ride. Today--(8.5 miles) It was walking, riding around the fair in my town--but that is what my speedometer said when it was all over...

But at least my ticker is correct again.

I was enjoying the blown-up ticker, Mine should look more like a roller coaster, right now. That damn thing should be 227 just haven't moved it yet.

Well the way i look at it, it is okay to move the ticker down but never okay to move it up.

Note to self ticker goes down not up. :-)

Ummm i jsut put my wedding ring on my middle finger.

Yeah it is stuck. Not so good.

OH Juli suggested I join this thread after reading the thread I started asking for help in finding a bike that would hold up under my big (although diminishing since joining the band-aid gang) frame.

This thread got me thinking about taking up bicycling again (I haven't ridden a bike since I stopped delivering newspapers at age 16). I am looking for a good low impact FUN way to exercise and this seems to fit the bill. Plus my skinny wife has said she would love to get a bike too so we can ride together.

Anyway back to my question. Where can I find an affordable bike that will hold 400 lbs? I have had some suggestions, but was wondering if a Schwinn Heavy Duti might be a good choice?

Any help is appreciated.

BG, you are a mess! What does it mean when you wear it on middle finger? j/k

JC

Welcome Jobstud! Your best bet is to go to your local bike store and have them help you find a bike!

Good news the ring is off. 2 hours later and one very painful procedure and I am ring free.

JC it just means I am stupid lol.

Jobstud, welcome to the insanity! There are a lot of different ways to go with the "heavy" biking. I chose the recumbent route. It allowed me to riding longer or further due to the relative comfort on the hind side. Sun makes some nice entry level stuff. If you seek something ore versatile the hybrids seem to be a good choice.

SUN BICYCLES

You will get a few good opinions on this thread. Good luck and don't hesitate to ask questions.

JC

JC how in the hell do you balance on a recumbent? When I see people riding it just looks like they are about to fall over.

hi everyone

havent been on much this week, I have been working 11.50 hour days, and not getting any riding in....so I am a grouch!!!

I am going this morning for my doctor visit, and another fill. I did not get to the 270 mark that i wanted to by today..but that is ok....I have a old navy shirt on in a 2 x, and I have never ever worn anything from there, let along a 2x...

So...i am feeling good about me today.

I hope this fill will put me at the "sweet spot"....yea!!!

Well....I will honestly try and get on and chat this evening when I get home....

have a good day everyone

HP that is awesome!!! I just bought my first pair of "real" misses size jeans from Old Navy (non stretch). I love their clothes.

Hey BG, I dunno girl when I am on it, I am on it. When I start slackin it's bad. :-)

Just finished 60 minutes distance 15.2 miles. That's how ya start the morning!

J, I will try harder tomorrow morning!

JC

JC,

you had better.

Really I don't don't know why you are waiting until tomorrow to try harder, you have the rest of the day.

I've actually been working this morning and neglecting you all.

What's up with that?

Job

Giant Bicycles | bikes - mountain - Rincon Blue/Anthracite

This is what my LBS dude recommended. I own a giant road bike and LOVE it.

He said it's good because it has oversized tires and stronger rims.

Also you'd want to change out the seat for a cruiser saddle, not the performance saddle that comes with it.

$350 is the MSP. You can typically get last year's modle this time of year 10-15% off.

Shwinn also has cruiser bikes that would work. Apparently reinforce rims and oversized tires are the key words you want.

And about LBS people. THEY

BG, the entry level bike, which is what I ride is very forgiving. I think I got the hang of it after the first 5-6 miles. You can ride them right away it's the little things you have to learn, like keeping your arms still if you turn your head. I think it just looks more awkward than it really is. I will let you try mine out when I get up there and you'll see what I'm talking about.

JC