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Old 01-10-07, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jamiewilson3

4) Practically speaking, at 200 lb, staying away from an uber-light frame might be a good idea. However, any carbon frame of any reputation will more than likely be plenty stiff for you. Try to find some testing for BB stiffness, as this is the best overall lab measure of frame stiffness (not really the whole story, but a good number). The BB stiffness, not normalized for weight, will be the theoritical winner.
200lb is not a problem, few manufacturers have any stated weight limits for frames. Ultralight frames like the CR-1 or R3 tests stronger than much heavier frames by impact testing or EFBe fatigue testing. These frames are also stiffer in the head and BB than most heavier frames.

Heavier=stronger is no longer true. Heavier=cheaper to produce is more likely.