Bike Speak Forum

May 2006

A Vermont businesswoman has launched SuperSizedCycles.com "so that plus-sized people could purchase a bicycle that will easily support their weight, be comfortable and safe for them, and inspire them to exercise." Joan Denizot, a self-described fat person, explains her company's concept by saying, "Our bikes are designed especially to carry heavy riders. Some parts of the bike are reinforced, some parts are padded, some parts are spaced differently, and they all come together to form a machine that is fun, easy, and safe to ride." Bikes offered come from Worksman, including a recumbent trike suitable for riders as heavy as 550 pounds. Denizot says she is looking for other sturdy models to expand her product line.