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Old 05-11-07, 11:58 PM
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charles vail
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hmmm
Originally Posted by powerglide
I know a lot of 300 pounders riding road bikes. Some on carbon fiber, some steel. Just get high spoke count wheels and he should be fine.
When you say road bike do you mean a lightweight racer? Or any drop bar 700c wheeled bike?
A heavy duty cross style bike or a tour weight frame would be a better frame for a heavy rider IMHO.....with surdy wheels and wide tires.
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