Large Riders on Divvy - The Chainlink2024-03-29T08:27:19Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A749836&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI know a couple of guys in th…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-03:2211490:Comment:7509052013-09-03T19:00:56.345ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I know a couple of guys in the 6'5" to 6'8" range with longer legs than practically anyone else out there. With the seatpost at max height, they are able to ride Divvy bikes. <br/><br/>BTW, I normally have trouble getting enough seatpost height on bikes, and Divvy's extra long seatpost gives me a couple of inches to spare. :)</p>
<p>I know a couple of guys in the 6'5" to 6'8" range with longer legs than practically anyone else out there. With the seatpost at max height, they are able to ride Divvy bikes. <br/><br/>BTW, I normally have trouble getting enough seatpost height on bikes, and Divvy's extra long seatpost gives me a couple of inches to spare. :)</p> I was thinking the 6' 8" thin…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-03:2211490:Comment:7508242013-09-03T16:24:37.531ZJoe Studer 8.0 mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Joe80
<p>I was thinking the 6' 8" thing would be a bigger problem than the weight thing. Does the seat post extend high enough to make the Divvy a good fit?</p>
<p>I was thinking the 6' 8" thing would be a bigger problem than the weight thing. Does the seat post extend high enough to make the Divvy a good fit?</p> Divvy's are pretty hefty...
I…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-03:2211490:Comment:7508792013-09-03T15:01:33.597Zin it to win it 8.0 mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Skip
<p>Divvy's are pretty hefty...</p>
<p>I think It'd take a lot to bring one down.</p>
<p>Divvy's are pretty hefty...</p>
<p>I think It'd take a lot to bring one down.</p> good ideas Legacy Frameworks…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-31:2211490:Comment:7501802013-08-31T15:48:09.117ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
<p>good ideas<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Legacy Frameworks said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy#2211490Comment749751"><div><p>Hey TK, I have seen some custom frames built for people this big, but I dont have any particular expertise. You may want to talk to rental places, Bike and Roll, green line wheels in Oak Park. You may be able to get a trike that can hold that weight, or get some more info at least. </p>
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<p>good ideas<br/> <br/> <cite>Legacy Frameworks said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy#2211490Comment749751"><div><p>Hey TK, I have seen some custom frames built for people this big, but I dont have any particular expertise. You may want to talk to rental places, Bike and Roll, green line wheels in Oak Park. You may be able to get a trike that can hold that weight, or get some more info at least. </p>
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Wh…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-31:2211490:Comment:7499492013-08-31T15:47:40.191ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
<p>+1. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tom Dworzanski said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy#2211490Comment749850"><div><p>Why would anyone ever not want to ride a bike?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>william said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy#2211490Comment749922"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>are you sure a 400lb obese man even wants to ride a…</p>
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<p>+1. <br/> <br/> <cite>Tom Dworzanski said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy#2211490Comment749850"><div><p>Why would anyone ever not want to ride a bike?<br/> <br/> <cite>william said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy#2211490Comment749922"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>are you sure a 400lb obese man even wants to ride a bike? </p>
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</blockquote> I'm currently 270 and was 10…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-31:2211490:Comment:7500872013-08-31T10:54:15.058ZBezhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Bez
<p>I'm currently 270 and was 10 pounds heavier last time I took a Divvy. The bike didn't seem to have any issues. The company likely sets the limit lower due to the stress on the components over time and as a CYA in case one does fall apart when someone larger is on it. Not that Divvy as a company is out to screw people that get in accidents, but it limits their liability to some extent if an equipment failure causes an accident and someone decides to try and bleed them dry through…</p>
<p>I'm currently 270 and was 10 pounds heavier last time I took a Divvy. The bike didn't seem to have any issues. The company likely sets the limit lower due to the stress on the components over time and as a CYA in case one does fall apart when someone larger is on it. Not that Divvy as a company is out to screw people that get in accidents, but it limits their liability to some extent if an equipment failure causes an accident and someone decides to try and bleed them dry through litigation.</p>
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<p>As for getting larger riders on, you'd really have to ask the rental companies for their options. While limited, I'd imagine it has come up with them before, so they may have accommodations </p> Dunno-- they were super nice…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-31:2211490:Comment:7497582013-08-31T02:02:49.453Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Dunno-- they were super nice and I did like the product a lot.... and the tent giving out free soy ice cream products and drinks was right next to it.</p>
<p>Dunno-- they were super nice and I did like the product a lot.... and the tent giving out free soy ice cream products and drinks was right next to it.</p> gates? they are the only bel…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-31:2211490:Comment:7498542013-08-31T01:03:26.821ZMichael Ahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelAbene
<p>gates? they are the only belt drive in the cycling game</p>
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<p>gates? they are the only belt drive in the cycling game</p>
<p></p> Apropos... I finally got to r…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-31:2211490:Comment:7498512013-08-31T01:02:26.442Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Apropos... I finally got to ride one of those Surly Pugsleys in my size at the Pro Cycling Challenge in Denver (happened to be there on the day of a road race that took over the downtown.) It was at a tent promoting belt drives... darned if I can figure out which company it was.</p>
<p>Anyways, if I weighed 400 lbs something like that would be my go-to if I could afford it.</p>
<p>Apropos... I finally got to ride one of those Surly Pugsleys in my size at the Pro Cycling Challenge in Denver (happened to be there on the day of a road race that took over the downtown.) It was at a tent promoting belt drives... darned if I can figure out which company it was.</p>
<p>Anyways, if I weighed 400 lbs something like that would be my go-to if I could afford it.</p> Why would anyone ever not wan…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-31:2211490:Comment:7498502013-08-31T01:02:12.177ZTom Dworzanskihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tom964
<p>Why would anyone ever not want to ride a bike?<br/> <br/> <cite>william said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy#2211490Comment749922"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>are you sure a 400lb obese man even wants to ride a bike? </p>
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<p>Why would anyone ever not want to ride a bike?<br/> <br/> <cite>william said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/large-riders-on-divvy#2211490Comment749922"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>are you sure a 400lb obese man even wants to ride a bike? </p>
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