Can an obese woman ride a normal bike?

[Trek420]

I second the recommendation to seek out a bike store instead of a department store.

I 3rd it. Or we may be up to a dozen or so now. Find a local bike store you like, and get out and ride. Oh, and welcome to TE

[bismarckgimpy]

I am a newbie to touring. Here's what I have learned lately. Get your sitbones measured to find what width of seat would work for you. Get fitted at a bike shop. You especially want to make sure your seat is high enough so you don't put extra stress on your knees.

Explore new routes and territory to keep cycling fun.

I wish you the best.

[Road Viexn]

I am a heavier woman. I have not had any issues with my bike at all except the weight loss it has caused, 8 lbs and 9 3/4 inches in 3 months. Get out there and feel good about yourself!

[schnitzle]

Thread drift...
Uh so, I have to ask...when you're 250lbs, can they even find your sit bones?
Figure mine are in there somewhere hehe I think if I did the flour or playdoh thing it would just look like a huge butt print!

/Thread drift

[channlluv]

Good point, Schnitzle. It helps if you have a helper whom you don't mind getting up close and personal with. If you can reach around and find your sit bones, you can have your friend measure them. Or you could spend several hundred dollars on trying out different seats until you find one that suits.

Roxy

[schnitzle]

Good point, Schnitzle. It helps if you have a helper whom you don't mind getting up close and personal with. If you can reach around and find your sit bones, you can have your friend measure them. Or you could spend several hundred dollars on trying out different seats until you find one that suits.

Roxy

Yeah I'd rather be embarrassed than have to spend all that money! I honestly don't know if I can identify them by feel.

Sorry, I don't mean to derail the thread