Originally Posted by leeinmemphis
Hey everyone,
I am just now getting back into shape after a long time off. I am about 6' tall and currently weight 235lbs. I am probably going to end up around 210-215lbs when I am at my goal weight(very broad shouldered/muscular build). I have a mountain bike and a trek 5200 carbon road bike now but I am thinking about getting a touring bike for riding on the road. I'ld like something that is more comfortable and less likely to break things than on my trek that I have now. I was looking at a cannondale touring bike on their website that looks ok but I don't really know which other brands I should check out. For arguments sake lets assume I'ld be willing to go $1500-$2000 on a new bike even though that is the higher end of what I'ld prefer to spend. Also am I correct in assuming that the touring bikes will be a less aggressive riding bike? I know I could always get an aftermarket wheelset for my trek with some wider tires but I don't know if I really want to ride a bike with the aggressive geometry on a regular basis. Any help/advice would be appreciated.
-lee-
I'm as big as you and I ride a T800. I have a steel touring bike but it has some problems with shimmy on high speed descents. I've never had a problems with the T800. There are a few touring bikes out there (do a search in the forums since it's been discussed before) but, for us big guys, there are few that will match the Cannondales for price and strength.