Originally Posted by
clydeosaur
Not to be a downer, but if you think most road bikes are suited to handle only guys under 200 lbs. ,you need to broaden your research. Lots of great, sturdy bikes out there. For $1100, you should be able to find a nice 105 equipped rig.
My
Specialized Allez Elite cost $1050, has quite a bit of 105 stuff on it and seems to be holding up to my 250-pound self just fine.