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If you are as large a person as you suggest from your posts perhaps it would make sense to go for something mountain bike-ish for strength and then get some slicks on it for speed/grip on the road. I've noticed quite a few people in London do so. Once you've lost some weight then head towards a road bike.
You might find you're more comfortable to begin with on a mtb, which I would think is probably going to be the most important factor since if you're not comfortable on your bike, you won't be enjoying it, and you'll stop riding altogether.