Originally Posted by smurf hunter
Part of me wants to wait, save more $$$ and get something more contemporary, maybe even a full carbon frame, but don't know if the extra expense is worth it - or more importantly if a carbon frame would hold up with me riding it.
At 200lbs, you have NOTHING to fear riding a carbon frame. Carbon and steel have similar ride characteristics, so as long as the Lemond fits you well and you like the way it rides it is a nice choice. That being said, Lemond makes a carbon/steel mix bike that is Da Bomb for heavier riders. It rides very well.
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