Gvwr
09-10-18, 10:09 AM
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So 300 lb is it? Unless I go to a worksman or a co-motion? Trek 520 rated 275. 920 rated 300. Seriously? Specialized also stops at 300.
It doesn’t seem difficult to go from 240 rider weight to 300 with tools, bottles, hydration, etc for a gravel ride. WTF?
It doesn’t seem difficult to go from 240 rider weight to 300 with tools, bottles, hydration, etc for a gravel ride. WTF?
09-10-18, 10:52 AM
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Ignore that stuff and ride your bike.
09-10-18, 11:19 AM
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09-10-18, 01:32 PM
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Your wheels might suffer, they are the weak point on many bikes. Even saying that, the wheels on the 920 look pretty stout.
But the frame will likely not care one bit how heavy you are.
But the frame will likely not care one bit how heavy you are.
09-10-18, 06:28 PM
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09-10-18, 07:03 PM
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Years ago a friend wanted a bike for a very heavy friend of his. Do not know his exact poundage but what I built him was my 22" Peugeot Europe Express 531 frame with 105 ga. spoked steel wheels. Never heard a complaint.
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