You should have no problem with a road bike. What kind of LBS do you do business with? I ride a Waterford 2200 steel frame/ steel fork, Campy Record 10sp, Mavic Open Pro CD Ceramic (extra stopping power in wet weather) 3 cross 32 spoke (14 straight gauge) wheels. I've got over 45,000 miles on this setup with no major problems. Oh, by the way did I mention I'm 6' 230 lbs.