Expensive frames question

[malkie]

Ok . A good mate of mine ( with more money than sense ) can`t make his mind up on which new frame to go for ...

1/. Look 595
2/. Wilier Cento

My comment was that I preferred the Look but as he is a bit of a fat lad at 200lbs he should check which was the stronger ... Well you have to bear these things in mind ... out of concern

To be fair he does up to 200 miles a week commuting and more on his days off .

Any opinions ?

Malkie.

 

[simonali]

He could afford something better if he jacked in his pie eating habit!

 

[Tynan]

the fat stupid 'friend' is you isn't it?

 

[stevenb]

I think the Look frames are excellent.
I was nearly tempted by a Look 585....carbon frame with luggs.
Superbly built....that'd be my prefered choice of the 2.

 

[malkie]

the fat stupid 'friend' is you isn't it?

No no no . . . I am a much more svelte 195lbs

I am the reason he is buying a bike though since I just started commuting to work with him and bought a nice Kuota Kharma . The tart can`t cope with me having a nicer bike than him so the shopping bug has bitten with a vengeance . Mates eh ?

He`s still far quicker than me regardless tbh.

 

[malkie]

I can never understand why people would buy a mass-produced frame in preference to having one custom made. A custom made frame is unique.

What would that mean in terms of materials ? He has a decent aluminium framed Wilier at the moment and has mainly been looking at carbon for weight/bling reasons . I don`t think he wants to spend a fortune to end up with something that weighs similar to his current bike.

Anywhere particular you would recommend ?

Stevenb ... Yes if it was my money the Look would be my choice based on appearance anyway .

 

[Monty Dog]

Not that the Cento is a bad bike, but it doesn't have the reputation of the Look. Virtually all of the best carbon frames feature a lugged carbon construction like the Look - e.g. Parlee, Time, Colnago C50/Extreme. Parlee also do custom...but if I was 5 stone heavier and it was my money, it would be the Colnago Extreme Power...if it can handle Petacchi, it should be strong enough for anyone.

 

[yenrod]

I can never understand why people would buy a mass-produced frame in preference to having one custom made. A custom made frame is unique.

Ive always wondered about this - I may even go custom - I nearly did in the past BUT decided against it.

 

[malkie]

Thanks ppl .

Seems to be largely leaning towards the Look so far .

 

[walker]

he does over 200 miles a week but is still a lard arse?
I think he should consider losing some more weight and then go for something a little more exquisite that will take his weight, but if its only a commuter just get a cheapy

 

[malkie]

Lard arse .... well not quite .
He`s lost about 3.5 stone with probably another 1.5 to go maximum .

Never likely to be much under 180lbs no matter what .

But he does pass much slimmer cyclists all the time

He`s lucky enough to be able to afford some nice gear so why not ? This is why I was wondering about the strength of the Look .

 

[Jacomus-rides-Gen]

This is a think for the manufacturers - they all give weight tolerances for their frams, just bash out an e-mail.

80kgs is hardly a fatty anyway, and shouldn't prevent his riding all but the very lightest carbon frames.

 

[malkie]

Thanks .

I will do that .

Thanks to everyone for their comments .

 

[SheilaH]

Willier have their carbon bikes made in the far east, in case you were wondering

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

Has he ridden any of them. It's a lot of money to spend on a frame you've never tried. I was going to buy a Look 585 - then I rode one.