New Yorkers get heavy on bike share weight limit

By Atossa Araxia Abrahamian NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City’s upcoming public bike share program, Citibike, has already irked parking space seekers, food cart vendors and locals who resent seeing a Citibank sponsor logo on nearly every block. Now, heavier New Yorkers can be added to the list. According to the program’s user contract, riders “must not exceed the maximum weight limit” of 260 pounds (120 kg) if they wish to sign up for the short-term bike rentals that will soon be available on city streets. …