Have I had too many pies for a full carbon bike!?

noidea123
noidea123 Posts: 68
edited May 2009 in Road beginners
Hi

At 16.5 stones am I too heavy for a full carbon bike? Not looking at any particular brand at the minute, but is there a general rule? Any advice grately appreciated.

Cheers

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  • horizon1967
    horizon1967 Posts: 55
    I am not an expert but there must be a carbon bike out there for you.Ask someoe for a good bike shop,they should give you a straight answer. :wink:
  • paulieb2006
    paulieb2006 Posts: 318
    Noidea, I am 15 1/2 stone and am aiming to get a new Carbon framed bike when I hit 14 stone. Got to have something to aim for. I would also check with the LBS for details of a strong frame. Prob be expensive as I would say that the cheaper ones would be lets say not as strong as the more expencive ones so if you want one and can afford it go for it!!!!! :D:D:D:D
    http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab26 ... C05883.jpg
  • graemematheson
    graemematheson Posts: 18
    I'm 16.5 stone and ride a Boardman Team Carbon. no probs with flex or worry about strength of frame for me. And i dont ride on silky smooth tarmac, the roads round here can be pretty broken up.

    Not heard a single creak or complaint from the frame,

    G
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Not too big for a carbon bike. Just make sure you get strong wheels.


    And lose weight fatty! ;)



    (Previously over 18 stone myself, Now 13 stone and dropping).
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I don't think you need to worry, as far as I'm aware carbon bikes (or any bike for that matter) doesn't come with a particular weight limit. I suppose the wheels may may be something to worry about if you were another few stone heavier and rolled over some large potholes...
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  • DomPro
    DomPro Posts: 321
    Yeh they're dead strong.

    But for christs sake, don't get any water on it!
    Shazam !!
  • brownbosh
    brownbosh Posts: 602
    Scott CR1 - totally bombproof. Light and sexy too. Hang the kyseriums on the garage wall get some cheapish 36 spoke open pro/105's built and use them until you hit the 15 stone mark. Im still racing one of my CR1's which lugged me around when i was 20 stone!! (now 15 stone 8lb) :?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Jake151 wrote:
    DomPro wrote:
    Yeh they're dead strong.

    But for christs sake, don't get any water on it!

    They are very strong there was a video that was on here where they had a carbon stem and loaded it with more force than any human can dish out and it was fine. I will ha[/size]ve a look

    Oh and if you do get water on it...well it will shrink


    download.jpg

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    This rider was 12 stone, it was his first ride, he rode over a stone chip -


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  • zedders
    zedders Posts: 509
    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_V54WWNeyyp4/S ... 0/c569.jpg

    NapD - do you have something against carbon frames? Am sure I've seen a few replies from you with similar photo's as above? I'm a big pie eater (14st 8lbs) and am sure you know am still waiting for the 'carbon' ribble to arrive!!
    "I spend my petrol money on Bikes, Beer, Pizza, and Donuts "

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/38256268@N04/3517156549/
  • brownbosh
    brownbosh Posts: 602
    Isnt that an alu scott speedster at the bottom yet the head tube at the top is off of a look??? Poor continuity on materials and brands!
  • Dunkeldog
    Dunkeldog Posts: 138
    I'm not particularly heavy 6'2"and 12st 10. Recently took delivery of a lovely new Felt AR4 carbon bike. It's been so windy just lately I have to say I wouldn't have minded an extra stone or two of ballast the last couple of rides! Never noticed cross winds like it before.
  • gavintc
    gavintc Posts: 3,009
    Look, Trek, Scott - do not let the truth get in the way of an urban myth.
  • zedders
    zedders Posts: 509
    Dunkeldog wrote:
    I'm not particularly heavy 6'2"and 12st 10. Recently took delivery of a lovely new Felt AR4 carbon bike. It's been so windy just lately I have to say I wouldn't have minded an extra stone or two of ballast the last couple of rides! Never noticed cross winds like it before.

    yeah on your bike maybe, not around your belly! :wink:
    "I spend my petrol money on Bikes, Beer, Pizza, and Donuts "

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/38256268@N04/3517156549/
  • guilliano
    guilliano Posts: 5,495
    My carbon bike is still fine after hitting god knows how many potholes at 30mph with my 14st bulk slamming it down onto the road. I thought I might have pinch flatted once, but the carbon is withstanding anything I can do to it
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/guilliano/
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Heh heh, I have absolutely nothing against carbon frames, I have a Look and a Quintana roo.

    I just take joy in scaremongering :D

    (By the way, I crashed my Look at 44mph and it is fine. It also has carbon saddle, seatpost, stem, wheels, groupset and handlebars...)

    Oh, and I'm currently 92kg...
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    brownbosh wrote:
    Isnt that an alu scott speedster at the bottom yet the head tube at the top is off of a look??? Poor continuity on materials and brands!

    3 different bikes.
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    And what's this about getting water on carbon and it breaking? I've been out on my Focus Cayo in rain, snow and floods of water and nothing's happened...
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Headhunter, you must have an aluminium frame masquerading as carbon...
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Headhunter, you must have an aluminium frame masquerading as carbon...

    Nope, full carbon monocoque Focus Cayo. I wash it down with soapy water just about every time I use it so it's been wet on numerous occasions....
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    No chance then, it's definitely aluminium, that or it'll explode when you least expect - look at this cannondale super six that got caught in a rain shower -

    noel-davies-broken-bike.jpg
  • DomPro
    DomPro Posts: 321
    Oh jees. Did the rider even survive that? Is that the Merc that hit it?
    Shazam !!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Yes, he just dried himself off with a towel, it was quite a bad downpour.



    (actually I don't know the cause, I've tried to do some research but have drawn a blank. I hope they are ok! If it turns out otherwise I will delete the post.)

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