Road bike weight capacity... ?

darragh o meara

Been looking into a bike for myself 133kg and have come across a few I like ( trek 1000 discovery edition, trek 1.2, giant ) I've only about 600 to spend so will prob buy second hand, all of the above I've found second hand. Any opinions.

minterno

hi guys,at present i weigh 260lbs-118kg and i am cycling a defy3 since last july and have had no problems regarding weight and bicycle strength,i had dropped down from 270lbs to 250lb but had a bit of a setback and was off the bike for about 6 weeks and the weight crept back on,when i purchased the bike last july i was advised to go for a hybrid as i was too 'big' for a road bike and would prob pop a lot of spokes due to my size,well my mind was on a road bike and im glad i got it as i am enjoying it and i think the bike would carry a few more kgs without any problem,i was out for a spin on thurs with the brother who a lean and fit 88kg and it was himself who popped a spoke

MagicMarker

Well I dropped in to the Cycle Inn after work just for a browse, ended up coming away with the following quote...

Trek 7.3 FX (non disk) - €649
Helmet - €40
Lock - €35
Mudguards - €30
2x tubes - €10
Bottle & Cage - €10
Lights - €25

Total - €799

How does that sound?

I was also quoted €60 for bib shorts and approx €100 for a high vis jacket, but I'm not including them as I don't know if they could get them in my size. Can anyone suggest anywhere online that would sell larger sizes? For the jacket I'd be looking at 3XL+ (approx 53'' chest). Not so concerned with bib shorts as I'd wear regular shorts over them and don't mind a snug fit!

blobbie

Similar size to ye, maybe a bit smaller...

For bibs http://www.prendas.co.uk/

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On the jacket side I have a dhb XXL from www.wiggle.co.uk
The particular jacket I have is no longer made but I'd imaging the sizing would hold.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb/cycling-waterproof-jackets/


For my commute (25 mins)I use a http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002DPUG2W/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Buckets of space and stashes well. Not as breathable as the dhb but does a decent job and can double up as a general rain proof jacket.

Also have a http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11427
Squashes into a tennis ball size.


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darragh o meara

I'm about to buy a trek 1000 discovery channel edition. Just wondering if there is any wheelsets you guys would recommend for me that might not tend to pop spokes ie for a big dude of 133kgs I'm really looking forward to getting back out on the roads again ( used to do a lot of cycling years ago but then rallying took over and a crash sorted out my back ) but don't want to have the bike off the road every other day with popped spokes or major buckles.

blorg

Try the wheels that come with it but put on the widest tyres you can fit- probably 28s. If you have problems then handbuilt good quality wheels with 40 spokes on the back, 36 on the front would likely be strongest, although not particularly cheap (maybe €200-250.)

trad

Magic Marker I got my cycling jacket in the Outlet Centre in Banbridge called Mountain Warehouse.

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/mens/clothing/bikewear/adrenaline-high-visibility-mens-jacket-p2785.aspx

Site says £34.99 but I'm almost certain I only paid £25 stg for it. Seems they have a store in Rathdowney as well. It fits my 5'10" 125 kgs very well.

MagicMarker

Cheers man, I was in wheelworx this morning and tried on a 3XL jacket similar to that, except 3 times more expensive! :eek: Anyway, I got it on but it was VERY snug, although I guess with enough cycling it would loosen up after a month or so.

petethedrummer

One of the benefits of being large or very small is that there are usually clearance items on Wiggle and chainreactions at massive discounts:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sale/jackets/

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Offers.aspx?CategoryIDs=647

Happy browsing.