Yes, I think he is cool with that, but he still thinks it is his weight and not his riding style that causes all the breakage,... he is young, only carrying that much weight and strength for what? Maybe six years tops? Some of you guys on this forum have been riding for 30 years looking for a stout enough bike to ride respectfully - is this a model that holds up? I could put the steel wheels back on, the extra 5lbs won't bother him.
In he thinks it's not his riding style, he will break it, no question about it.