Probably but it looks really small in this picture. What size is it?
IndependentAd3170 on
We need to know what size the bike is? But it doesn’t look real sturdy for a heavy person.
DJ_Rupty on
240-250lbs is probably fine unless you plan on hitting drops and jumps. The bike is definitely small though.
UnlitBlunt on
Depends on how tall you are and the size of the bike.
Wizzmer on
One way to find out (besides Reddit).
Wrenbird1954 on
No
JaxRhapsody on
Yeah, it’ll be fine.
Electrical_Fox_917 on
im coming off a bianchi pista and i felt like i was going to snap it in half, really felt the flex in that one 😬. and that was like 10 lbs lighter than now so.
Electrical_Fox_917 on
any recommendations? i just want something that wont break and can maybe go over some grass and a curb if i have to
Bownaldo on
Wouldn’t risk it
Active_Ad_5322 on
It’s a STEEL GT Triple Triangle bike with 26” 36 spoke count wheel.
This frame could be made into a tandem and carry TWO 200 lb adults and still be fine.
This bike is strong enough.
However, those tires are cheap $18 26×1.95” basic options.
Get some 26×2.20 tires, only because since the frame is BOTH strong AND stiff, you should get a better tire option. Wider is softer, so your current narrower tires will make the ride uncomfortable.
Source: been a bike mechanics for 25+ years.
That bike is strong and reliable. Go for it.
Ride it and have fun
iameatingoatmeal on
I am, after dinner, 250 lbs. I rode a GT today. It’s fine. I do bunny hops on it.
jinper2012 on
It’s a steel bicycle. It’s fine.
Puravida14177 on
The frame will handle it, sturdily made from heavy-gauge cromoly tubes.
But wheels should be looked at (spoke tension, old rims and fatigue issues, hub bearings).
Then again, size could be on the small side if you are 6’1.
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Probably but it looks really small in this picture. What size is it?
We need to know what size the bike is? But it doesn’t look real sturdy for a heavy person.
240-250lbs is probably fine unless you plan on hitting drops and jumps. The bike is definitely small though.
Depends on how tall you are and the size of the bike.
One way to find out (besides Reddit).
No
Yeah, it’ll be fine.
im coming off a bianchi pista and i felt like i was going to snap it in half, really felt the flex in that one 😬. and that was like 10 lbs lighter than now so.
any recommendations? i just want something that wont break and can maybe go over some grass and a curb if i have to
Wouldn’t risk it
It’s a STEEL GT Triple Triangle bike with 26” 36 spoke count wheel.
This frame could be made into a tandem and carry TWO 200 lb adults and still be fine.
This bike is strong enough.
However, those tires are cheap $18 26×1.95” basic options.
Get some 26×2.20 tires, only because since the frame is BOTH strong AND stiff, you should get a better tire option. Wider is softer, so your current narrower tires will make the ride uncomfortable.
Source: been a bike mechanics for 25+ years.
That bike is strong and reliable. Go for it.
Ride it and have fun
I am, after dinner, 250 lbs. I rode a GT today. It’s fine. I do bunny hops on it.
It’s a steel bicycle. It’s fine.
The frame will handle it, sturdily made from heavy-gauge cromoly tubes.
But wheels should be looked at (spoke tension, old rims and fatigue issues, hub bearings).
Then again, size could be on the small side if you are 6’1.
Steel frame? Probly