See this thread from between me and Specialized. If you weigh 285, you want to forget about any bikes from Specialied that have carbon components. The frame will work for you, but the seatpost, forks, etc. are not recommended;

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To whom it may concern:

I'm interested in S-Works Roubaix SL or Roubaix Pro. However, I am 6'1' and weigh 250 LBs of solid steel and sex appeal. Can I expect this carbon frame to withstand the punishment that I will deliver? My LBS has been counciling me to buy a Litespeed or Merlin Ti bike. Please advise.

Thanks,
Mjeirne

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Store CustomerService to me

Mjerine,

Our carbon frames have no weight limit. Either of the frames on those bikes will hold up fine for you. With guys of solid steel like yourself the wheels are what end up taking the most abuse. Now our carbon parts and components do have a weight limit of 240 lbs so your solid steel and sex appeal may prove to be too much for our carbon parts and components.
Feel free to e-mail back if you have any other questions.

Thanks for your interest in Specialized products and good riding to you.

Robert 148 lbs worth of peanut butter and jelly sandwich.


Specialized Customer Service/Online Store
1137 South 3800 West
Salt Lake City UT 84104
877-808-8154



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From: MJerine
Sent: Mon 6/11/2007 11:05 AM
To: Store CustomerService
Subject: Interested in a Roubaix

Robert:

You may be 148 lbs worth of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but that is perfect for riding a bike :-)
Question: are any of the carbon parts and components that have a weight limit of 240 lbs come on the S-Works Roubaix SL or Roubaix Pro configurations?

Thanks,
Mjerine

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Store CustomerService to me


It looks like our S-Works Roubaix bikes come with carbon seat posts, stems, handlebars, and cranksets that would have this 240 lb weight limit. Our other Roubaix bikes have our carbon seat posts, stems, and handlebars with this weight limit. Some shops are pretty cool about switching out parts to suit customers needs for whatever the price difference would be but it really depends on the shop and their market.
Hope that info helps.

Cheers!

Robert


Specialized Customer Service/Online Store
1137 South 3800 West
Salt Lake City UT 84104
877-808-8154