How would this bike work for a heavy rider at 280 lbs. Can you tell me how many spokes they wheels have?
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The bike is great, but from my experience the wheels need an upgrade. I'm currently considering what to replace them with. I weigh around 230. I've had to replace 3 spokes in the rear wheel, and I'm having to constantly true that wheel. I ride the bike to work and, given that it's a cyclo-cross bike I ride a short off-rode section. Perhaps on smoother roads the stock wheels will behave better. If you are not handy as a bike mechanic you may need to visit the shop frequently, unless you upgrade the wheels. I still think it's pretty good value for the money.
134001
Plenty. When I bought this bike trainer, I weighed in at 265 lbs. I have a road bike, but not a fancy carbon-fiber beast. All told, this bike trainer probably held in excess of 285 lbs without breaking despite heavy use.
2154056
7 speeds. Not related to your question but I just purchased this bike for my daughter. We ended up with wheel damage and apparently there are no wheels available for this bike. I took it to a bike shop and they cannot locate one through their channels and I called Diamondback/Raleigh. The customer service rep said "I don't think we ever made extra wheels for that guy but let you transfer you to someone who can answer" which went to a voicemail and I haven't heard back yet. We really liked the bike but not having replacement wheels available is a major issue which would have stopped me from even considering this bike. 7 speeds. Not related to your question but I just purchased this bike for my daughter. We ended up with wheel damage and apparently there are no wheels available for this bike. I took it to a bike shop and they cannot locate one through their channels and I called Diamondback/Raleigh. The customer service rep said "I don't think we ever made extra wheels for that guy but let you transfer you to someone who can answer" which went to a voicemail and I haven't heard back yet. We really liked the bike but not having replacement wheels available is a major issue which would have... » Read More 7 speeds. Not related to your question but I just purchased this bike for my daughter. We ended up with wheel damage and apparently there are no wheels available for this bike. I took it to a bike shop and they cannot locate one through their channels and I called Diamondback/Raleigh. The customer service rep said "I don't think we ever made extra wheels for that guy but let you transfer you to someone who can answer" which went to a voicemail and I haven't heard back yet. We really liked the bike but not having replacement wheels available is a major issue which would have stopped me from even considering this bike. « Show Less
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well i bought a shimano next mountain bike from someone, and i don't know if it was my weight or bike, but the back part that guides the chain as you chain gears bent and broke the spokes, so now i am in the same boat. I only weight 230, and i have lost weight, but walking hurts my knees and feet, so i am wanting to ride to get more of a cardio work out. any suggestions?
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hello Ernie, I weigh 210, this bike has a very strong steel frame, so it should not be a problem for you but I don't know about the tires, although heavier duty tires can be bought a t a bike shop. The manufacturer should have a weight limit indicated.
303170
Actually it may be cliser to 200lbs, my brother rode it and he is 208 and the frame was under a little stress you could tell
633853
A few grams less than your typical deep v. If you're competitve I'd say don't buy bc the drag on the spokes is a bit much. I'm not sure of the exact weight.
1441528
if i'm not mistaken,300 lbs call Schwinn @ 18006053369x4 EXCELLENT BIKE!!!! jUST IN----300lbs(Schwinn manual)
103177
Not a chance. I'm 225 lbs and this bike struggles to hold me. In fact, after about 4 solid months of riding this as a commuter bike about 3 miles each day, I'm giving this thing a mercy killing. If you weight 280, you're really going to need to spend at least $500 to get something decent enough to accommodate you.
821494
Had a buddy (who weighed 225) ride it & no problems. The bike is heavy & built like a tank. IMHO, it could even hold Oprah:)
305930
I don't have experience with this particular wheel, but if you're 250 pounds, I would look at buying a wheel with a higher spoke count. This wheel is 32H and you should be looking for something around 36H. Here's an example: (don't have experience with this one either) http://www.amazon.com/Dimension-Road-Shimano-Tiagra-Silver/dp/B009367ABY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385325816&sr=8-1&keywords=700c+road+bike+wheel+36h More spokes, less stress on each individual spoke. Just to point you in the general direction.
213359
Yes I believe it will work fine. The handlebars are adjustable for easy riding. I also weigh 200 and have had no problems.
375266
I do not know what the weight limit would be for this bike. I can say, however, that I weigh about 190 lbs., and it is more than sturdy for my weight.
1694471
I wish I could give an exact answer but this seems to be only listed by few bike manufacturers. SO my research says most bikes are good for 250 pounds to 300 pounds. A chart I looked at said the same for tires. THe tires on this bike are supposed to carry 50 to 75 lbs. of air. My wife is 190 and I set the pressure to 50 lbs which seems to ride fine. Just my opinion but I think you would be fine maybe add more air, also these tires are 700 x 38 which are not real skinny. Hope this helps.!
1270897
It shows on the specs that the rider weight should not exceed 230. I'm assuming that this would be the weight for rider and luggage. Great bike for sure.
263815
I checked the manual for specs. It didn't give exact specs for this model, but rather "generalities" regarding construction and expected usage. It seems to draw the line at 300 lbs. Sorry if that is bad news. Although I really tend to like "all things Jeep", I must say that I'm not overly impressed with this particular bicycle. Hopefully you can find one that suits your needs though. I certainly enjoy riding!Ron
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The bike frame and fork are made out of aluminum and steel respectively. The wheels are 36-spoke with steel hubs and aluminum rim. It should be able to handle up to 300lbs IMO.