Big guys cycling info

greentea
greentea Posts: 180
edited October 2012 in Road buying advice
Im 6ft 2in, and i weigh 130kg and ive got a rugby type frame rather than a beachball frame but here's what i've learned over years of cycling.

Weight limits on bikes and components seems to be b*llocks. Ive had carbon wheels, carbon seatposts, various pedals, various bikes and none of them have
1. ever broken
2. ever cracked
3. ever buckled
4 let me down.

Just thought i would share this info as a lot of people ask about weight limits but ive tried quite a few things, Mavic wheels, Easton wheels, Zipp wheels, Zipp seatposts, Easton seatposts, FSA seatposts, Giant frames, Trek Frames, Specialized frames and seats, Selle Italia seats, Cube bikes...and none of them have ever given up the ghost under my frame.
:D

Comments

  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,334
    As you have changed so many parts, I am tempted to think you never gave them a chance to fail!

    Some claim reliability after less than a 1,000 miles, when 10,000 is the very minimum and for a frame maybe 30,000
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  • greentea
    greentea Posts: 180
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    As you have changed so many parts, I am tempted to think you never gave them a chance to fail!

    Some claim reliability after less than a 1,000 miles, when 10,000 is the very minimum and for a frame maybe 30,000


    I can understand that, but ive been riding for 22yrs mate, so trust me, i wore some of these components out over time.
  • nochekmate
    nochekmate Posts: 3,460
    ^^^ It maybe 22 years of riding but given that you still weigh 130KG, maybe you've not ridden enough irrespective of your rugby-like frame! :wink:
  • greentea
    greentea Posts: 180
    nochekmate wrote:
    ^^^ It maybe 22 years of riding but given that you still weigh 130KG, maybe you've not ridden enough irrespective of your rugby-like frame! :wink:


    I can understand that, but the cycling was purely for heart fitness. I had to do a lot of weight-training over the years to keep my bulk due to the fact i worked in the security forces. Also, i grew up with a few family members in the London mafia and i would often be asked by dodgy uncles to 'take out the garbage' if you know what i mean :wink:
  • johnny2names
    johnny2names Posts: 26
    haha I guess that will cut the abuse short :)

    Thanks for the post, im a bit on the heavy side myself and have just bought a new bike, its reassuring to hear.
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    "Greentea", yea nice one Vinnie, welcome to Bikforums.
  • mattythemod
    mattythemod Posts: 289
    Never kiiled any road kit either , use common sense and not buy the silly lightweight stuff and you should be fine .

    I prefer and have had good history with Thomson Stems and Seatposts , Easton and Cinelli bars , Shimano drive trains , along with Specialized frames , always been pleased .
  • verylonglegs
    verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
    Are they limits to be taken literally or merely guidance as to what they would consider liability/warranty for? After all, I doubt if they stick 100kg max against a set of wheels whilst full in the knowledge it will fail completely at 105kg, the margin must be pretty big.
  • Philinmerthyr
    Philinmerthyr Posts: 135
    I'm around 140kg but am workin on reducing that. My target is to be around 120kg by the end of feb when I've promised to treat myself to a new road bike to continue training for a 100 miler in Aug.

    I'll be looking for some advice on the choice of bike in the new year so you've got some time to ponder :)
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    I'm 105kg and losing it rapidly but I've put 2,000 miles into my wheels and they're still arrow straight. They're only Planet X Model C until I get a new bike.

    I think the whole weight limit thing is overstated. The only thing it will do is slow down your climbing.

    Think my bottom bracket might be done it though.
  • mallorcajeff
    mallorcajeff Posts: 1,489
    im just over the 100 at the moment and have put just shy of 10 thousand miles on a set of dura ace 50's in just shy of a year. never even had to true them. Amazing stuff. just in the process of buying another paai. also had many carbon bits and pieces and a couple of frames never broken anything like that. Had a few spokes break on some sram wheels but i think that was due to tennsion issues from the guy i bought them from. but anything ive bought new never had a problem. Loving the feeling of getting (cant say lighter yet but less heavy) and managing to see yoru fitness improve and go quicker and quicker up the hills. for the first time in my life i can see my legs muscles too, always wondered where they were all my life.

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