Originally Posted by
dmcdam
Maybe the OP is concerned about the strength of the spindles when up out of the saddle i.e. the spindles supporting their whole body weight.
dmcdam, this is exactly what I am concerned about. If I am out of the saddle and climbing, for example, my full weight (or close to it) is going on each pedal. Just want to make sure I'll be OK with my weight where it is for now.