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I honestly don't know what most manufacturers put as their guidelines for rider weight so I don't know if they are too conservative. My only real point was that if you are buying a regular (not super lightweight race bike, or a brompton with a really long seat post etc.) bike, from a reputable company, you probably don't need to worry about it being strong enough.
Just concentrate on getting the right bike for you and the riding you want to do.
From experience don't get a mountain bike though, a road/touring/cx type bike will feel so much faster for the same effort. The more you enjoy your ride the more you will ride, the more you ride the easier/faster and more fun it is.