I'm a clydesdale...component recommendations please

[bigtea]

I lift weights twice a week and weigh 220 pounds. I ride five times a week for cardio fitness. Needless to say, paying hundreds of dollars to save a few ounces is a bit silly considering my size. I'm fairly convinced that component manufacturers do not design/engineer many of their high end road components for big guys. In fact I'd argue that they design most of their road components smaller framed people because (lack of) weight sells.

So...I'd like to hear some ideas from other clydesdales about components they prefer....my top three

1. Selle San Marco saddle
2. FSA Wing Pro bars
3. Easton EA90 SL wheelset

[Chuckie]

I'm about 220 lbs as well......

1. Cervelo RS frame (lifetime warranty, no weight limit)
2. Brooks B-17 TI saddle for my wide sit bones
3. Mavic Ksyrium SSC wheels (tons or hard miles, still straight as an arrow)

[Looneytuna]

I am 210 and have lightweight bikes and parts... with no issues..

1. Fizik Aliante carbon saddle (using them for 3 years on 3 bikes)
2. Easton EC90 carbon bar and stem
3. Rolf Prima Elan Aero... (have them a year and so far bomb proof), had the Kysrium SSC on another bike for 3 years and also bomb proof.

[Haydos]

I'd have to say Campy/Fulcrum wheels as they are very strong.

I ride an RS Cervelo also.

[Jerseysbest]

220lbs here too! I think we need a compact clydesdale forum.

I have the Selle San Marco Arrowhead, and love it.

I'd love to get some new wheels, but since my Bontrager select wheels are still going strong although I did snap a spoke 2 weeks ago, I can't justify spending the money.

[campyman099]

I'm 230lbs and ride a SW Tarmac SL2, love the Toupe saddles and carbon wheels. No issues with anything. I think alot has to do with how smooth you are while riding.

[SoreFeet]

Brooks B17...These guys spending over 50$ on a plastic saddle are crass consumers with little patience. A Brooks breaks in and as you endure hours of discomfort on the saddle one day it becomes a magic relationship that will last many years.

Specialized "body geometry" is a big load of dung. Plastic saddles upward of 50$ are a complete scam.

Be boring don't waste time with these modern wheels of dopey spoke patterns and high tension. Mavic Open pro or Velocity Deep V. The weight penalty is for a rim and wheel you can depend on for 10,000 miles...Keep pads clean and change brake pads and they will be good to you.

Handlebar is personal. Some people like ergo bends others don't. Find a second hand one at your shop and experiment. Width is very personal. Some like wide others like more narrow.

[noteon]

Brooks B17...These guys spending over 50$ on a plastic saddle are crass consumers with little patience.

Or foul-weather commuters.

Though I suppose the two things aren't mutually exclusive.

[Treefox]

Specialized "body geometry" is a big load of dung. Plastic saddles upward of 50$ are a complete scam.

My arse and my Body Geometry saddle have become very good friends. Saddles are a matter personal preference to a very large degree, perhaps more so than anything else on a bike.

[Grasschopper]

Yea seriously...I have 5 BG saddles...all 143mm but in differing styles and every one of them fits my butt great.

[Second Mouse]

Brooks B17...These guys spending over 50$ on a plastic saddle are crass consumers with little patience. A Brooks breaks in and as you endure hours of discomfort on the saddle one day it becomes a magic relationship that will last many years.

Specialized "body geometry" is a big load of dung. Plastic saddles upward of 50$ are a complete scam.

Be boring don't waste time with these modern wheels of dopey spoke patterns and high tension. Mavic Open pro or Velocity Deep V. The weight penalty is for a rim and wheel you can depend on for 10,000 miles...Keep pads clean and change brake pads and they will be good to you.

Handlebar is personal. Some people like ergo bends others don't. Find a second hand one at your shop and experiment. Width is very personal. Some like wide others like more narrow.

How's that Rivendell working out for you? :)

My B17 was a bit slippery but fine, right out of the box.

1. B17 for long rides, Form E3 for races.
2. Easton EA70 wheels. Fine & dandy for training or racing.
3. Nitto Noodle. (http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full/0000/0647/16-111_noodletop4site.jpg)

A svelte 203#.

[Dubbayoo]

Brooks B17...These guys spending over 50$ on a plastic saddle are crass consumers with little patience. A Brooks breaks in and as you endure hours of discomfort on the saddle one day it becomes a magic relationship that will last many years.

Specialized "body geometry" is a big load of dung. Plastic saddles upward of 50$ are a complete scam.

Be boring don't waste time with these modern wheels of dopey spoke patterns and high tension. Mavic Open pro or Velocity Deep V. The weight penalty is for a rim and wheel you can depend on for 10,000 miles...Keep pads clean and change brake pads and they will be good to you.

Handlebar is personal. Some people like ergo bends others don't. Find a second hand one at your shop and experiment. Width is very personal. Some like wide others like more narrow.

I could say the same about any frame costing over $500, bars costing over $40, wheels costing over $500, etc, etc.

[Flyforyou]

6', 220lbs
Cannondale R900
Mavic Aksium wheels
Campy Record Carbon components
Cat 5 racer


Runs good, lasts a long time.

[schnee]

+ Specialized BG Saddles. Ignore the retro-grouch. They've worked fantastically for me. I have them on all my bikes.

+ Thomson stem and seatpost. On all my bikes.

+ Hand-built wheels, 32-spoke rear, 28-spoke front, Deep V rims. Bulletproof. Heavy, but so what, I am too.

[bigtea]

Some good recommendations. I use the FSA Wing Pro because it has the largest flat area I could find on a strong, sturdy ergo bar. My hands are big. Regarding the seats, I tossed my Aspide yesterday and put on the San Marco Rolls. I actually rode faster this morning because I wasn't standing on my pedals while bouncing over some rough sections in the road. The Rolls soaked up the bumps and I just pedaled through it. And I love Thomson seatposts and stems. I just need to beg the wife for an appropriation of funds.

[pungee]

3. Easton EA90 SL wheelset

I think those are going to me my next training wheels. I am 203 lbs. Anyone else running these wheels that are 200 plus.

[chipcom]

240lbs

1. Traditional geometry steel frames
2. Brooks Ti saddles (B17, Swift...Team Pro not so much)
3. Velocity Fusion wheels

[jcbenten]

230

Kestrel RT700
Fizik Arione
SRAM Force Brakes

[jaxgtr]

I'm a uber clyde at 300 and for the most part, frames and components are cool across the board. The only real issue would be wheels, but at 220, I think you cool with what ever your get. I also going to link to the Clyde group where you can get a better cross section.

Velocity Deep V's 36 front and rear 14g spokes
Thomson Seat Post
Specialized Avatar Gel saddle

[rollin]

Just under 190 lbs (from over 200)

I switched to easton ec90 carbon bars and stem, no problems at all. I got a killer deal otherwise I would have stuck with aluminium for these.

I ride a full carbon bmc with a Toupe saddle and Mavic ES wheels. These all work very very well. The wheels are over 5,000 km and are still true.

[Tabor]

I only weigh in at 205 (down from 230), but here are some components I have used and endorse:


Shimano Ultegra groupo.
36h Mavic OpenPro rear rim, 32h front (hand built by myself).
Surly Pacer frame.

[Tom Stormcrowe]

Cane Creek Stem and Brakes, Schimano dérailleurs , Velocity Deep V Wheels, hand built. ;)

As to the bike itself, I'm seriously biased toward Specialized frames. I love my Allez.:love:

[freeagent1970]

I'm a uber clyde at 300 and for the most part, frames and components are cool across the board. The only real issue would be wheels, but at 220, I think you cool with what ever your get. I also going to link to the Clyde group where you can get a better cross section.

Velocity Deep V's 36 front and rear 14g spokes
Thomson Seat Post
Specialized Avatar Gel saddle


I would like to hear from more ubers on this..i fall into that category. Has anyone tried that seat with the cap on the horn for those tender areas?

[v1k1ng1001]

Yea seriously...I have 5 BG saddles...all 143mm but in differing styles and every one of them fits my butt great.

Holy crap! LTNS! Good to have you back! :beer:

[v1k1ng1001]

Ultegra stuffs
XT/XTR stuffs
Thomson seatposts
Speedplay pedals
Specialized Saddles
Reynolds Ouzo Stems
Oury mtb grips
Michelin Krylion Tires
Marzocchi suspension forks
Mavic Rims

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Manitou suspension forks
Bontrager Stuffs
Cannondale Stuffs

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:eek: :cry:

[landshark1]

Brooks B17...These guys spending over 50$ on a plastic saddle are crass consumers with little patience. A Brooks breaks in and as you endure hours of discomfort on the saddle one day it becomes a magic relationship that will last many years.

Specialized "body geometry" is a big load of dung. Plastic saddles upward of 50$ are a complete scam.

I considered buying a Brooks until I purchased a Specialized with an Avatar BG saddle. Works for me!

For wheels I'll go against the grain and recommend my Shimano 560 (105 level) wheels, they've have remained true as I've descended from 245 lbs. to 215 lbs.. They have 20 semi-aero spokes rear and 16 front.

[v1k1ng1001]

My Specialized toupe is probably not worth the $110 that I spent on the damn thing. For that money, I feel as though they ought to have used better construction methods and materials.

That said, it completely solves the numbness issue so it ends up in the Do Want!!! category.

[surfjimc]

6'5" 275lbs
I ride a Motobecane Immortal Spirit I built up. 16.5 lbs and no issues so far.
Selle San Marco Rolls Saddle - I just took this saddle off another bike because the Douglas was soooo uncomfortable. I absolutely love it.
Mavic Ksyrium SLs Amazingly strong and still perfectly true after a year.
I want to try the FSA Wing Pro bars for the big hands reason. I checked out a set, they seem like they will be very comfortable.

[sprince]

plain 2mm spokes
selle italia turbo saddle
harris (formula) high flange track hub
old style spindle+cups bb or sugino 103mm cartridge (shimano cartridges have failed on me)
stems: still trying (breaking) stuff, although my big ugly tig zoom w/ bullhorns has now lasted 1 year :)

[Gonzlobo]

You didn't ask about MTB components, so I'll add my setup too. :)

* 6'2" & 215#
* Seven Ti Sola S-8 (it's a discontinued model from 8-9 years ago. It's essentially a Sola with straight pipes instead of tapered).
* All XT & XTR
* WTB Saddle (for the life of me, I can't determine the model... it's 8 years old black and red)
* Rear wheel: Mavic 519 w/ an XT hub
* Front wheel: Mavic 517 w/ a Specialized Skcraxel (not sure how it's spelled).

The 519 is a heavy duty rim. I haven't had any issues with my foofoo parts.

[cohophysh]

330 lbs here,
ultegra components
fiziks seat
36 spoke deep v w/ultegra hubs

[wooljersey]

I guess at 330# I am an uber, but I am down from over 400# ;)

Saddles are a religious discussion. For my part, I have a couple of old Selle Italia Turbo Specials that I absolutely love and a newer Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow with Ti rails as well.

Phill wood hubs 36h
Velocity Deep Vs
Continental Ultra Gatorskins 28c
Avocet Fasgrip K 32c
Ultegra triple crank with TA Alize rings 48-38-24