Originally Posted by
irwin7638
I traded off a 531 frame for a 501 years ago because I could actually feel the 531 frame flexing under me. I am a 220# gym rat so the stiffer tubes are just about a necessity. That's about all I can offer.
Marc
I hear you.
I'm a big guy and the issue for me with some framesets is flex.
I have had a few bikes that I sold, as they just wouldn't work with me at this weight.
I'm way down from where I was two years ago and expect to drop even more this season.
I'm excited to see how these current machines work for me at a lighter weight.