Help!!! When can I get a road bike??

[Peteaud]

I hadn't heard of the concept store before but I think I might go there and have a look. I also think the secteur has 32 spoke rims, I'm not sure about the allez.

http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/

 

[Chaddie]

http://cdn.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/pdf/manuals/OM0225USA_010_AppA_r2.pdf

I know this is old but this made me wonder!!! I would imagine I'm above these weights

 

[smokeysmoo]

THIS should give you some pointers, and for more info the author is in fact gb155 of this very parish, and he's always generous with the knowledge he's picked up on his amazing journey.

 

[Peteaud]

They are covering themselves.

Provided you dont go mad you should be ok.

Bikes are a lot stronger than you think.........


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZmJtYaUTa0

 

[Widge]

Road bikes are allegedly somewhat stronger than I first thought.........certainly....32 spoke wheels should be up for it all. Tourers with heavy laden panniers seem to go for these.
Congrats on your enthusiastic mileage! More than I've done in one hit recently!

But then...

I am just a sub 9 stone wheezy weakling.

 

[philinmerthyr]

This is probably a strange question but I'm new to the world of cycling and rather big. I have been riding a MTB with road tyres on. I just want to upgrade to something faster. Weight is a big issue for me as I'm probably the wrong side of 20st (to scared to get on scales). I have been riding for a little while now. My first ride was 3 miles and I have progressed up to 45 miles now on Sunday morning rides. I go in shops looking a road bikes and just wonder if they would collapse under my weight? Any advice would be appreciated (other than loss some weight you fat git!!! I am trying) sorry this is a bit long winded

I'm 21 stone and have done over 1,500 miles on my road bike since October. I've got a specialised Roubaix carbon bike and it is superb. It's a more relaxed fit than some racing bikes. I did 50 miles on Saturday and have been training for the London 100 in August. My weight is falling and I hope to lose 2 to 3 stone in the 14 weeks before the ride.

My road bike has changed my life. I recommend it. Much better than slogging around on he roads on a mountain bike.

 

[philinmerthyr]

I was quire surprised that Specialized have the disclaimer in all their manuals that all their bikes are tested for a combined all in weight of rider plus cargo plus bike of 100kg!

I have ridden my Carbon Roubaix above that weight!!

Me too. I'm 21 st and my Roubaix is superb. No broken spokes. I pump the tyres up to 110 psi and get out and ride.

 

[Chaddie]

I have only just found this forum today but a massive thank you for all your information and support already. Also I don't feel alone in being the only big bloke on a bike. I feel a lot more confident about speaking to the people in shops now. I'm absolutely loving being out there and the freedom that goes with it.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I have only just found this forum today but a massive thank you for all your information and support already. Also I don't feel alone in being the only big bloke on a bike. I feel a lot more confident about speaking to the people in shops now. I'm absolutely loving being out there and the freedom that goes with it.

Stick with the forum esp' the beginners bit - it's a very good place to be.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I'm 20, but started at 27, and stated on a utility bike, then went to a racing bike. I pop no more spokes than others. I ride tourers now that I've found they suit me better. I have a Peugeot Versailles Racer still, just to keep me alert. Tourers are nice for distance, but many have the disadvantage or advantage of tamer handling. But they are often specified for the weight of a rider and his load, whatever that load may be. And man, you're by far not the only Big Bloke on a Bike. There are plenty of us 3-B's out there. In the States, if you are over 200 lbs or 14+ stone, you are considered a "Clydesdale"(Women referred to as "Athenas").((Because if you refer to a woman as something to do with a horse, it could have negative impacts))

 

[Cyclist33]

I started my journey the wrong side of 24 stone, so weight was a consideration for me, I went for a BSO from ebay, (see my avatar) which did me for over a year, never broke spokes in the 3200 miles I rode it last year. I've lost a lot in the past 31/2 years I've been cycling regularly. It's easier and more fun that any kind of diet/gym.
One thing I'll say, a fast bike will not make you faster, only you can do that. I've gone from 55 minutes to do 8.5 miles to 28 minutes to do 9 miles all on heavy cheap MTBs and even cheaper hybrid. Only the motor, (me) has changed

If you can do 9 miles in half an hour on a mountain bike that's quite a bit quicker than plenty of roadies on here, I suspect! Certainly quicker than I.

Stu

 

[BaracudaGray]

Hi there , im a heavy guy 17 st , I was18st 8lb 3 months ago . I like you worried about the weight on a road bike .I went for a cheap bulky thing (Team Barracuda) only £200 . The reason !!! if my weight brakes it im not losing loads of money , and I have set a target of 14st7lbs when I reach this weight I will buy a lot better quality bike , it has given me a goal to strive for .......

 

[sabian92]

I started at 17st on a road bike, no issues apart from wheels going out of true although i suspect it's down to having crap wheels!

You'll be fine.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Might stay away from butted spokes. Or those aerodynamic bladed things.

 

[MrJamie]

My worries for me getting a road bike whilst being heavy would be not being able to ride comfortably on drops with the old beer belly, being a little more puncture prone apparently, from more weight/psi applying more pressure to the road and also rim brakes not stopping my momentum quickly especially in the wet. I'd also have a look at some of the cross bikes like the Tricross if you like Specialized.