Re: Cycle recommendation for an obese/fat person

105 kg shouldn't be a problem for most of these MTBs. Spokes break, but that's about it. Cycles like the Hero Jet i have seen with entire families sitting on it. Father mother and two kids would easily weigh more than a ton!

Buy any MTB within your budget, should be fine.

I do hope cycling is recommended for your dad?

Re: Cycle recommendation for an obese/fat person

Fat bike??

Re: Cycle recommendation for an obese/fat person

Hybrid or MTB will be most suited.

Go for hybrid in Schwinn.

I have Sporterra Comp 2008 model, still great with Dhimano Deore front and rear mech with Hayes Disc brake set.

MTB/Hardtail are also equally good for aged riders.

Re: Cycle recommendation for an obese/fat person

Thanks for the response.

Hybrid cycles are out of question? Just curious.

Also lol @ hero jet. those cycles are monsters. The dealer I consulted told me that they have load bearing axle specifically for such use cases and said that AXN DX has a similar axle. All MTBs are designed to take up heavy loads? I want to doubly sure before pulling the trigger.

Also, yes regarding my dad's fitness levels. My dad has been riding a hercules top gear for 15 years now. The cycle has now become too old and is giving lot of troubles.

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Hi I think this might be out of budget for me!

Re: Cycle recommendation for an obese/fat person

Hybrid cycles use 700c wheels. Basically larger wheels than the 26" wheels used on most entry level MTBs. A larger wheel means longer spokes, which means more flex and higher chances of breaking. Now if you were spending 30-40k on a Hybrid, it would be fine. You aren't!

My practical advice is. Go with what the dealer says. But hold a gun to his head and if any problem creeps up make sure that he knows he will be responsible!!! Figurative gun of course

Even basic entry-level MTBs can handle a bit of abuse. 110 kg isn't heavy at all. It is the usage. Your father will most probably only ride on asphalt. Nothing will happen to the frame. Only the wheels take a beating when they get hit with potholes while lugging a lot of weight. That is why a reasonably well built bike with 26" wheels should be fine.

WARNING: Stay away from the dual-suspension crap which a lot of shopkeepers will try to sell in this price range!

Re: Cycle recommendation for an obese/fat person

Look at Montra Down Town 13400/- might be in budget.

Or

Montra Madrock, same price (Hard Tail).

Re: Cycle recommendation for an obese/fat person

Hello Everyone

Thanks a lot for the help!

I ended up buying the BT WIN My Bike 7S from decathlon for 7999 INR (Without all the accessories). As per the recommendations here, I decided to buy a MTB only owing to my father's weight. I thought single speed would do in a place like Chennai but my father said he likes gears on the bike.

Took him to Decathlon and made him ride the bike. He liked it. The stock saddle that comes with the bike is frankly terrible and narrow. I ended up buying a new, wider saddle. Hopefully this cycle lasts for years

Re: Cycle recommendation for an obese/fat person

Congratulations. The advantage of Decathlon bikes are that the servicing is relatively cheap, considering it is done in the store itself. Most cycle shops charge a bomb for servicing cycles.

I pay more for my cycle servicing than my motorcycle