Originally Posted by
Ex Pres
Most of us are too big for this sport. Andy Schleck is 6'1" and 150# (soaking wet). Cyclists built like that at 6'4" might weigh 160#. You (and me) are a little over that.
Nobody is too big for the sport, but folks weighing over 180#s need to be more careful about choosing equipment appropriate to their size and weight. Just as a 6'4" rider couldn't ride a 52cm frame, he shouldn't ride equipment made for someone weighing 2/3rds of his weight.
Everyone wants a lighter, faster bike, but if manufacturers have to design all equipment to be suitable for street use by 240# riders, than lighter riders would be riding bikes much heavier than necessary. The problem isn't the hardware, but with the folks who sell bikes and other equipment that's unsuitable to their customers' needs.