I'm 210 and have no issues with my 1990 Paramount. If you have a line on one, pick it up, they build up pretty light, and it's not too hard to get them below 20lbs. Of course, unless you're 6'6"+ you could remove some weight from yourself like I'm doing. I peaked at 235 and freaked out a few months back. Goal is 180 by January. Oh, the Waterford and 70's and earlier Paramounts are becoming collectors items. Mine's one of Waterford OS bikes.