Stupid question about weight

Nelson Muntz

Is there a weight limit for a road bike?

I want to buy one to train on but I am about 110kg's. Not a big fat lardo but 6'3 so I think I need a large frame also?

I am worried the wheels will buckle the first bump I hit.

Any advice? Thanks.

ednwireland

i'm a 100kg and not 6'3 get to know your local bikeshop owner, you will be getting wheels trued regularly (i'm doing my own at the moment) i dont bend wheels regularly but they do go eventually and the roads round donegal leave a lot to be desired.
frame size prob large but again lbs is the place if your not sure.

blorg

Generally only very lightweight wheels have a specific weight limit, I have ones that have 90kg specified. The frame will be fine. Consider getting good strong wheels.

roadmanmad

At 100kgs and I use Bontrager lite wheels. But I do take care of them. I do watch where I go and where I put the wheels. I if have to hit a hole I stand to transfer weight from back to front and reduce the level of impact to any 1 wheel.

My second priority on the road after safety is my wheels & tyres.

blorg

My own experience with Bontrager wheels (only the Select) is that they are pretty bombproof. Never had to true them. I believe though if you DO end up having to it can be near impossible.

Nelson Muntz

Thanks guys,

Planning to go to Quay cycles in Drogheda. Was in there last Sunday & they seem very nice & knowledgeable.

Ryaner

A lot of factory wheels have weight limits on them, just not very advertised. Usually always around the 85kg mark. I just picked up some Mavic Open pros which are hand built and reviews call completely bomb proof.

Trojan

Any kind of touring spec wheels are the business.