Focus Cayo 7.0 Weight Limit

bman13235

Hi all,

Long time lingerer, first time poster.

I just bought a Focus Cayo 7.0 after comparing this to other similar bikes. Loved the stiffness and rapid response, yet comfortable feel of it.

My LBS told me that my weight (106kg) at 6 foot 2 would be fine and that Focus didn't have a weight limit on their frames. I obviously changed over the wheels to some open pro's with 32H. I got these handbuilt by the LBS and they seem fantastic.

I then emailed Focus to double check and their response was as follows "Dear Sir or Madam,

Yes, these models have a maximum weight of 110 kg. This must not be exceeded. Over this weigth we don´t give a warrenty.

Kind regards"

So my question is - Could this lead to issues with the carbon frame being only 4kg 's from their absolute max. I am fairly new to the whole performance side of the sport but have been riding alu frames for years.

Thanks in advance

wishitwasallflat

Absolutely not there is no problem so dont worry about it. The manufacturer has told you it's ok so it will be. Think about it; you have it in writing they would never risk an error of that type. There will be a weight limit estimate determined by engineering principles, Focus's legal dept will use that to set the actual weight limit they wil warranty to and you can be damn certain the engineering weight limit is way way higher than the limit the legal dept advised them to set. Enjoy your bike.

ai_1

As above, if the manufacturers weight limit is 110kg then you should expect to be absolutely fine up to 110kg. Nor is it the case that once you exceed 110kg the frame will suddenly fail. There should and will be a factor of safety allowed between the expected stresses based on a max weight rider and typical high stress circumstances and what the frame should actually be capable of withstanding. Don't take that to mean you should use products beyond the suggested limits, but you should feel quite safe while within them.
Safety factors are used to allow for unanticipated factors such as minor material or manufacturing variations, wear and tear, unusually high stress circumstances, etc...

keef66

Working for a German company I know them to be cautious and have a tendency to over-engineer everything. I'd suggest that their weight limit is a conservative one and you'll be fine.

And in the unlikely event that the frame does fail you have it in writing and you're well within the limit, so once you're out of hospital you can confidently pursue a warranty claim...

Commendable common sense on the handbuilt wheels!

ETA just noticed your comment "I am fairly new to the whole performance side of the sport but have been riding alu frames for years"

If you've been riding alu frames without breaking them you're even less likely to break a carbon one. It's very strong stuff!

bman13235

Thank-you all for your replies.

Has put my mind at ease. As I am new to the whole carbon frame scene I got a bit freaked out when you type carbon frame + (insert brand name) into google and there are loads of threads complaining about this and that frame cracking.

On the bright side the cayo rides amazing, especially compared to my previous trek alu.

Thanks again for the replies, looking forward to putting some serious miles on this one.

ai_1

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19633081#p19633081]bman13235[/url] wrote:

Thank-you all for your replies.

Has put my mind at ease. As I am new to the whole carbon frame scene I got a bit freaked out when you type carbon frame + (insert brand name) into google and there are loads of threads complaining about this and that frame cracking.

On the bright side the cayo rides amazing, especially compared to my previous trek alu.

Thanks again for the replies, looking forward to putting some serious miles on this one.

Most people buying performance bikes are buying carbon, so most complaints are about carbon.
There's no systemic issue with carbon bikes. They work and work well.

homers_double

Factor of safety too, you'll be fine !