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Entry level racer for 6'5" (Is a Trek 1.1 suitable?)

  • 18-06-2012 1:23pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,429 ✭✭✭


    Hi again folks,

    After a few years on a hybrid, and a recent discussion about getting into clip on shoes, I went into LBS just now and had a browse around. I'm considering making the step up to a racer. The assistant showed me a Trek 1.1. he reckons its a good bike to start out on. Reviews seem to back this up. My question is about size and weight. I'm 6'5" and about 17-18 stone I guess. Would this bike be able to carry me without buckling? If not any other recommendations?

    Many thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,438 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    dnme wrote: »
    Hi again folks,

    After a few years on a hybrid, and a recent discussion about getting into clip on shoes, I went into LBS just now and had a browse around. I'm considering making the step up to a racer. The assistant showed me a Trek 1.1. he reckons its a good bike to start out on. Reviews seem to back this up. My question is about size and weight. I'm 6'5" and about 17-18 stone I guess. Would this bike be able to carry me without buckling? If not any other recommendations?

    Many thanks
    Bike will carry you all right.;-)

    Would by worth getting a fitting though to make sure the geometry suits you. If your long in the body, a frame with a longer top tube might fit you better etc.

    You may find the 17-18st figure alters as well....;-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    The frame should do, I'm not entirely sure about the stock rims though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,429 ✭✭✭dnme


    BX 19 wrote: »
    The frame should do, I'm not entirely sure about the stock rims though.

    Yea the shop assistant said that to me too. He showed me other wheels with flat spokes, said they were very strong and would do as a replacement to stocks. €550 for the wheels though :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭manwithaplan


    If you want wheels with a higher spoke count, you don't need to spend anything like €550. Bladed spokes are mainly for better aero performance rather than for strength. They are utterly unnecessary on a starter road bike.

    I'd say the stock wheels on a starter bike would be fine - they are generally built to be durable rather than to be light or aero.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    dnme wrote: »
    Yea the shop assistant said that to me too. He showed me other wheels with flat spokes, said they were very strong and would do as a replacement to stocks. €550 for the wheels though :(

    Forget that. Buy a decent (I like mavic) rim with 32-36 spokes and get someone to hand build them with the stock hubs on the wheels already. Should cost less then 175 euros including someone to build them.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,386 ✭✭✭lennymc


    i was 17.5 stone on a carbon bike with the stock rims. i also had shimano rs50 (i think) chep rims with no problems, aswell as other bikes with other rims, and dont think i ever have a problem with the rims.

    stock rims (imho) can be fine for the bigger boned gentleman.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    dnme wrote: »
    Yea the shop assistant said that to me too. He showed me other wheels with flat spokes, said they were very strong and would do as a replacement to stocks. €550 for the wheels though :(

    You could get handbuilt 36 spoke wheels for less than that. I would go with the stock wheels and only change them if you are getting repeated spoke breaks. A set of 25 or 28(if they fit) mm tyres should provide more protection to the rims than standard 23s.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,429 ✭✭✭dnme


    Many thanks all, some great advice and food for thought.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭couerdelion


    I was nearly 20st when I got my bike last year (6ft 4"). Under 17st now but still got a standard Specialised Allez. Had problems with a couple of wheel sets but ended up with Planet X Model "C" and they've stayed true for the last year or so.

    Had problems with Shimano RS20's breaking spokes and being a nightmare to get replacement spokes for.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,429 ✭✭✭dnme


    I notice the Trek 1.1 only goes as far as a 62cm frame. Now I'm not overly fussy about science and precision at all. I just want to be able to go for a spin and be comfortable for a couple of hours. Is a 62cm frame enough for me?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭couerdelion


    Should be fine, but just ask the bike shop to help with fitting. It might need a slightly longer stem or some other small modification.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,429 ✭✭✭dnme


    Meant to ask, and I forgot to look when in the shop. Does the Trek 1.1 have quick release wheels by default? I kinda need them for getting the bike in and out of the car.


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