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03-03-11 | 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce1365

I have a good friend willing to sell me a Cannondale R4000si with only 1000 miles on it for $650. I want to start riding again as I'm over weight and my kids have grown allowing me the time to get back into the sport. I have a question. I'm 6'1" 285lbs, the wheels on the bike have 22 spokes front and 24 spokes rear. Is this strong enough to suppot my weight?

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