I am 6'1" and was 245 at the beginning of the season. I was riding my older steel framed Specialized Rockhopper on the roads. Got me in better shape, but left me wanting for more. The gearing got to be too low and I was having hand issues even with bar ends.

In April I got a Specialized Sectuer Comp for a couple reasons. 1. I wanted a "faster" ride with more gears. 2. I wanted a bike with more hand positions and was more comfortable to ride than a flat bar bike. I was not dissapointed on either count. I could not believe how much more comfortable riding on the hoods is compared to the straight bar. It is so easy to keep your hands in a comfortable position. Even if you are getting tired of that position, there are many places to put your hands that are slightly different.

I have not had any problems with the wheels and my weight.

Chris