Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Can my bike take it?

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dayrun
03-05-08, 02:02 PM
When I stopped riding my '99 Trek 7700 I weighed 179 lbs. Now, some 8 years later and 80 lbs heavier I would like to start riding again. The problem is I love this particular bike- The Rolf Vector wheels, the Ruby Metro front suspension, the Bassano ultra-soft saddle on the suspension seat. Would my weight of 260 lbs. damage this bike? Should I buy a cheaper hybrid to ride while I lose the first 50 or so pounds? I have my 7700 parked in the kitchen- between the fridge and the microwave- to remind me of how great it was to be in shape and riding all over town on a nice bike.

Any advice welcome. Thanks in advance. :)

Tom Stormcrowe
03-05-08, 02:12 PM
Well, you could use it as a motivator if you buy a cheaper Hybrid to kick start and "earn" your way back to the 7700. ;)

Vectors, huh? Yeah, at 14 spokes, I'd say they were a little light. Maybe buy yourself a set of 36 spoke wheels instead of a whole bike might be an option.




When I stopped riding my '99 Trek 7700 I weighed 179 lbs. Now, some 8 years later and 80 lbs heavier I would like to start riding again. The problem is I love this particular bike- The Rolf Vector wheels, the Ruby Metro front suspension, the Bassano ultra-soft saddle on the suspension seat. Would my weight of 260 lbs. damage this bike? Should I buy a cheaper hybrid to ride while I lose the first 50 or so pounds? I have my 7700 parked in the kitchen- between the fridge and the microwave- to remind me of how great it was to be in shape and riding all over town on a nice bike.

Any advice welcome. Thanks in advance. :)
East Hill
03-05-08, 11:15 PM
Well, you could use it as a motivator if you buy a cheaper Hybrid to kick start and "earn" your way back to the 7700. ;)

Vectors, huh? Yeah, at 14 spokes, I'd say they were a little light. Maybe buy yourself a set of 36 spoke wheels instead of a whole bike might be an option.

Hi dayrun, welcome to BikeForums!

I'd agree with Tom, those wheels sound a little lightweight, but you could definitely go to a higher spoke count, and still ride that bike.

East Hill

bdinger
03-06-08, 10:39 AM
I third what Tom said! Spend the money you'd spend on a cheap hybrid - say $300 - $400 - and build a killer wheelset. Then.. rock it until you "earn" those light wheels back!
v1k1ng1001
03-06-08, 05:32 PM
the suspension seat post and ruby fork might be troublesome as well