Road Cycling - Road Bike Frame Limitations?

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EastCoast

11-06-03, 07:00 AM

I've been riding a steel frame for a while and would like to get either a AL, TI or carbon frame. I am 5'9 and 190lbs. Some people say carbon might not be good for rider over 165lbs. I am actually thinking of the LOOK KG or Bianchi XL

Any suggestions or recommedations??

georgesnatcher

11-06-03, 09:49 AM

270lbs here and 4000+ miles on my Trek 5200 without a problem.

demoncyclist

11-06-03, 09:53 AM

Any really good mfr. will post a suggested weight limit on their frames. There are several Sevens and Litespeeds that I wouldn't buy, because they are not suited for larger riders. Low frame weight sometimes comes with that particular compromise.

DEMON

ImprezaDrvr

11-06-03, 10:07 AM

Yeah, as is usually the case, it's less about material and more about how the frame's built.