Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Alu/Carbon Bike Frame + 18.5 st

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ta2
02-24-09, 10:26 AM
My friend wants to try out my Allez Elite 08 (http://www.custompublish.com/getfile.php/542620.679.xrdfuwqyqb/08_Allez_Elite.jpg?force=1&return=www.specialized.no), but I am concerned that his weight may damage the frame, what do you think?

Thanks

vXhanz
02-24-09, 10:41 AM
How much does your friend weigh?

I can tell you that I weigh 278 and ride a 08 Spec. Allez Elite Comp... hasn't broken yet.

V
dbikingman
02-24-09, 10:42 AM
My first guess is it would be fine, especially if he takes it easy riding it and in an area with good pavement. But, without knowing his weight range this is a guess.

cod.peace
02-24-09, 11:18 AM
How much does your friend weigh?

I can tell you that I weigh 278 and ride a 08 Spec. Allez Elite Comp... hasn't broken yet.

V

It says so in the subject line ;) 18.5 stone == 259 lbs, according to Google.
ta2
02-24-09, 11:20 AM
How much does your friend weigh?

I can tell you that I weigh 278 and ride a 08 Spec. Allez Elite Comp... hasn't broken yet.

V Cool cheers, he's 260. Are you using the stock wheels or did you get some better ones?
vXhanz
02-24-09, 03:56 PM
It says so in the subject line ;) 18.5 stone == 259 lbs, according to Google.


Ah, so that's what that meant! :lol: I'm not familiar with that unit of measurement, thanks for the clarification.

V
vXhanz
02-24-09, 04:02 PM
Cool cheers, he's 260. Are you using the stock wheels or did you get some better ones?

I'm using the stock wheels. I get them re-tensioned/trued every 300 miles or so. The roads around here aren't the best and there are plenty of cracks and pot holes to avoid. I would like to get some of the Deep V's everyone raves about, but that probably won't happen until I taco these wheels and I'm forced to get them.

My kitchen pass ran out when I got this bike... so I have to use what I've got until it breaks :lol:

V