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Anyone have any feeling on this? Overall basic reviews are pretty solid everywhere I have looked but I'm a real bicycle novice. I am also very overweight and I would like to ride bikes with my kids plus I really miss riding bikes! Thanks in advance, here's a link to view it...
http://m.sears.com/productdetails.do?partNumber=00611132000P&sid=&psid=
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I think it depends on your reasons for choosing a trike.....and on just how much "very" overweight you are & your level of fitness. That Schwinn is one of the cheaper versions of adult trikes...not horrible, though. They're all quite heavy and weigh in the 50lb range give or take, even the better quality ones, and of course they're as heavy as a tank when compared to normal 2-wheeled bikes. But, despite their weight it doesn't matter quite as much until you put steeper hills into the equation (harder pedaling and they take longer to come to a stop). I think they can be a lot of fun, and there are also a lot of good reasons for some people to choose a trike over a bike.
If you're not like super overweight and you can walk around the block n such, then this one might be ok. I'd recommend one with at least three gears, though, and of course better quality ones will be nicer overall...and a bit more expensive. If you weigh more than 225lbs or so, then you need to choose more carefully and look for the mfr's max weight rating. Some max out around that level but there are plenty that will handle 300 or as much as 500 pounds total weight. They also come in different wheel sizes and frame heights if stepping up is difficult.
Torker makes a nice multi-speed that uses an internal gearing hub instead of the cheaper and maintenance-required freewheels/derailleur....pricier but much better: http://www.torkerusa.com/bikes/utility/2012-tristar
Workman Cycles and Sun also make some good models, and this site has some others: http://www.tririder.com/
Kent bikes are sold at Target, Amazon, and a few other outlets, and they're about the same as Schwinn, maybe a touch nicer for some models, and in the same price range. If you think you'll want a nicer trike or might ride it a lot/keep it around for a long time, I'd spend a bit more if you can.
Also, if you aren't worried about keeping your balance or whatever other reasons a trike makes a good choice for some people, I can tell you that most normal hardtail mountain bikes will hold people up to about 250-275 pounds with just a part swap or two. I had a good friend who was a touch over 300 pounds who rides some expensive lightweight bikes (mountain, road, and downhill), and he's never really had any issues other than using a decent wheel and stout seatpost...he also weighs about 210 these days, thanks to riding his bike!
Get out there and be a kid with your kids. :)
I think it depends on your reasons for choosing a trike.....and on just how much "very" overweight you are & your level of fitness. That Schwinn is one of the cheaper versions of adult trikes...not horrible, though. They're all quite heavy and weigh in the 50lb range give or take, even the better quality ones, and of course they're as heavy as a tank when compared to normal 2-wheeled bikes. But, despite their weight it doesn't matter quite as much until you put steeper hills into the equation (harder pedaling and they take longer to come to a stop). I think they can be a lot of fun, and there are also a lot of good reasons for some people to choose a trike over a bike.
If you're not like super overweight and you can walk around the block n such, then this one might be ok. I'd recommend one with at least three gears, though, and of course better quality ones will be nicer overall...and a bit more expensive. If you weigh more than 225lbs or so, then you need to choose more carefully and look for the mfr's max weight rating. Some max out around that level but there are plenty that will handle 300 or as much as 500 pounds total weight. They also come in different wheel sizes and frame heights if stepping up is difficult.
Torker makes a nice multi-speed that uses an internal gearing hub instead of the cheaper and maintenance-required freewheels/derailleur....pricier but much better: http://www.torkerusa.com/bikes/utility/2012-tristar
Workman Cycles and Sun also make some good models, and this site has some others: http://www.tririder.com/
Kent bikes are sold at Target, Amazon, and a few other outlets, and they're about the same as Schwinn, maybe a touch nicer for some models, and in the same price range. If you think you'll want a nicer trike or might ride it a lot/keep it around for a long time, I'd spend a bit more if you can.
Also, if you aren't worried about keeping your balance or whatever other reasons a trike makes a good choice for some people, I can tell you that most normal hardtail mountain bikes will hold people up to about 250-275 pounds with just a part swap or two. I had a good friend who was a touch over 300 pounds who rides some expensive lightweight bikes (mountain, road, and downhill), and he's never really had any issues other than using a decent wheel and stout seatpost...he also weighs about 210 these days, thanks to riding his bike!
Get out there and be a kid with your kids. :)
Are these fixie rims good?
Alberto M
New to fixies.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/2022409348.html.
or these?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/2015110951.html
should i just get more expensive ones? what would you recommend.
i dont want to waste a lot of money. just starting off.
sorry, first link doesnt work. here it is. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/2020823308.html
Answer
Alberto, my suggestion is not to waste your money on a fixed gear bike in the first place. A fixie will take all the joy out of riding.
I bought my first true 10 speed bike in 1980. People today have no appreciation on how well bicycles work today especially the gear changing components. Brakes are so much better with the introduction of dual pivot and disc brakes. Heck, a 3 speed or 7 speed internal hub equipped bike is better than a fixed gear bike. As a kid I started with a 1 speed bike with coaster brake. Always wished for more. Then I received a 3 speed. NEVER rode the single speed again. No need.
If you decide to go forward with a fixed gear bike, buy the lightest weight wheelset your budget allows. Weight is the enemy of all bicyclist. Since you will not be going fast, a light wheelset will help you get started since you will be using tall gearing.
Good Luck
Alberto, my suggestion is not to waste your money on a fixed gear bike in the first place. A fixie will take all the joy out of riding.
I bought my first true 10 speed bike in 1980. People today have no appreciation on how well bicycles work today especially the gear changing components. Brakes are so much better with the introduction of dual pivot and disc brakes. Heck, a 3 speed or 7 speed internal hub equipped bike is better than a fixed gear bike. As a kid I started with a 1 speed bike with coaster brake. Always wished for more. Then I received a 3 speed. NEVER rode the single speed again. No need.
If you decide to go forward with a fixed gear bike, buy the lightest weight wheelset your budget allows. Weight is the enemy of all bicyclist. Since you will not be going fast, a light wheelset will help you get started since you will be using tall gearing.
Good Luck
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