Deanster:
Originally Posted by Deanster04
A steel bike from the 70's is probably so over built that you could run over it with your car and it would still be safe.
I weigh 210 and ride a 35 year old RUSTY Peugeot U08 everywhere. I can testify that it's overbuilt. It wasn't a car, but it was my 6'3 225 pound buddy and his 63cm tank of a Cannondale that ran right smack over us as we sprawled in front of him Jan. 2 of this year. My wheels got "tacoed", but the frame was fine.
We ("Mimi" and I) went about 65 miles this weekend with new wheels and tires. Felt great!
AJS, The bike you are considering will be fine. Enjoy it! (Your initials form the name of a proud British motorcyle line. Any connection?)
Tyson