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ironsport22 12-06-08 06:37 PM

Caad 5 frame weight restriction
 
I recently purchase a caad 5 and I have some concerns about being 210 lbs on the bike. The thin tires, light frame etc. I am used to mountain bikes which feel more durable. Should I be concerned?

RedC 12-06-08 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by ironsport22 (Post 7976989)
I recently purchase a caad 5 and I have some concerns about being 210 lbs on the bike. The thin tires, light frame etc. I am used to mountain bikes which feel more durable. Should I be concerned?

Keep the tires at maxium pressure and the spokes tight and you shouldn't have any problems. I'm riding a CF Lemond at 262 and I had to have my rear wheel trued today after I hit something.:(

youcoming 12-06-08 07:56 PM

Bigger guys than you riding road bikes. I'm in at 235lbs last check. As stated keep tires inflated and spokes tight.

ironsport22 12-06-08 08:01 PM

So no real concerns about the frame? Should be able to withstand the weight? I have been reading about frames and concerns about cracks etc. It is aluminum.

ScrubJ 12-06-08 08:10 PM

Shoot, you're a lightweight. I wouldn't worry about anything other than your wheels, never heard of any problems involving that frame and your weight.

I started riding road bikes somewhere north of 250 pounds (scale broke) and haven't had a single problem other than loose spokes since the beginning.

ironsport22 12-06-08 08:21 PM

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate the help.


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