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08-24-10 | 10:08 AM

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K'Tesh

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Originally Posted by mulleady

This old thread discussion might also help:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=380473

Thanks for the link!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexm

Greetings, K'Tesh. I'm of the Clydely persuasion myself (5'9", 228.5 lbs on the scale this morning) and did a lot of searching before taking the plunge on folders. Give Bike Friday a call or drop 'em an email. Although their official "heavy rider option" tops out at 260 lbs, they have a video on YouTube discussing building a bike for a 340 lb rider - using some of their tandem components for reinforcement. BF's Peter Berra talked to me at length when I was just getting interested in folders and was worried I'd break anything that I touched. They're nice people and will let you know the lay of the land.

I didn't see the video, but it's encouraging to hear about. My goal is to get down to 185lbs(84.09Kilos) before I go (in about 1.5-2 years(ish)). I'm very much into overbuilt bikes, 'cause I carry a LOT of stuff.

Xie xie
K'Tesh

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