Originally Posted by
superslomo
I am a bit perplexed by the fact that Athenas don't necessarily have the same gear issues at the weight cut-off that we do as Clydes at 200+ pounds. There's no problem using all the lightweight stuff you want if you are 160, but 215-??? puts you in a whole different place in regards to snapped pedal spindles and wobbling wheels.
In the case of the Athena's, from what I've seen, the 150 point is where the ladies used to have trouble finding cycling clothes that would fit. This isn't the case anymore as the manufacturers actually have realized that people of larger statures are riding. Also, a woman in the Athena class is often
FAR stronger than her lighter contemporaries.
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