On Sun, 24 Oct 2004 17:48:58 -0700, xmp333 wrote:

Hi,


What bike(s) would you recommend for a 500lb rider, who's about 6'2 in
height? He's been able to ride the Electra Rally Sport, although he bent
a crank on it, and he broke a crank 3 times and warped a wheel on the
Electra Townie. He was considering an adult trike, but he'd prefer the
better speed a two wheeled bike would offer.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks!

Perhaps recycle the Electra frame if it seems sturdy enough and add some
mucho strong wheels.

I'd have some custom 40 spoke wheels built with a Sturmey-
Archer rear hub with the internal 3 speed transmission. Using internal
gearing allows you to use a very strong single speed chain and the
mightiest bmx/single speed crankset you can find.

You'll have to find such a hub on ebay or the like, here's one example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...9015 573&rd=1

and building the wheel around it would cost probably an extra 100 dollars
in parts and labour.

That should be a step on your way to a bomb proof ride.


Best bet is to find a really cool local bike shop and give them the
challenge of assembling the beast for your buddy--a shop that's worth its
salt would be thrilled to do something different like this, I know I would.

I sincerely hope to see both of you out there on the road! Bestest of
wishes and don't give up!!

Two words from me to your buddy: RIGHT ON!!!