Originally Posted by spin02
Would an Aluminum frame be a problem for a guy my size. I plan on doing some light trail riding with it also. We have a ton of rails-to-trails in my area. Most are hard packed and fairly smooth. I wouldn't be abusing it but I might have it off pavement.
If you stick to smooth roads and trails, you'll be fine. Just avoid big potholes and curbs if you can. There's a built-in safety margin to handle bumps and things, of course. Also make sure that you keep the wheels trued and the spokes properly tensioned so they stay nice and strong. Any bike shop can do this for you if you don't want to do it yourself.