Many thanks Carleton,
You preempted one of my main concerns actually, I’m measuring and weighing identically to your friend and was concerned about crushing the thing like a pop can ! I'm more suited to rugby than cycling but with a bit of work I canturn mass into power I hope.
I have just learned today, as fortune would have it, that the velodrome's loaner bikes are all Precursa's so I will get a great opportunity to try them out before I invest. It just seemed a little “too good to be true” to me that I can pick up a frame for under 100 pounds that would stand the test but then again the frame is a basic , functional object with very little frills.
It's a pretty frightening proposition , I’m in my comfort zone on the road at my own pace so this will challenge me. Just what I need as I’m plateauing out there.
I appreciate the reply and recommendation , very helpful indeed.
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