Originally Posted by
GROWLR
I've had this same concern as I've been thinking about getting a road bike. I'm at 265 (down from 350 at the start) and worry that a CF bike will not support me. I've been looking at the Specialized Roubaix and Secteurs, and I'd rather buy something nice to start with rather than getting something more entry level that I'll want to upgrade in a short time. But I don't want to get a nice CF that I'll end up breaking either.
So, would a Roubaix be able to hold up under my big clyde butt?
As a clyde, the frame is the last thing you need to be worrying about, strength wise. I'd be using those worry muscles to find be a good wheel builder. That's going to be your week spot.