Carbon Bikes

[Wetdog]

Hey all, I may be a new rider but I have an uncomfortable itch for a carbon bike, and questions is all I have. It's killing me not buying one .
What's all this about weight? I weigh an unflabbergasting 20 stone, and today have learned that if you weigh more than 18 stone a carbon frame isn't for you.
What do you guys reckon?
Seriously, it's killing me. And need a good talk about carbon frames. Also I would buy used because of the price. I have a good bike, a cannondale synapse aluminium. But it just don't feel right. Don't know what it is but that's how it is.

Mick

 

[Roadrider48]

Best to check the manufacturers websites for recommended weight limits before committing mate.

 

[Drago]

Ive not found anyone who'll guarantee their carbon roadie frames above 105kg. In all likelihood they'd be fine, 99.9% sure of it, bit I won't risk it as a) carbon fails explosively and usually without warning, and b) id be pretty effed off if a frame failed and inwas left out of pocket.

MTB frames are typically up to 115kg.

It doesn't kill me, its life, and the plastic bikes I have tried have been most pleasant, but really nothing that's going to make my life any more fulfilling. Just bike frames is all.

 

[screenman]

I think losing 2 stone would be an idea, then your choice opens up quite a bit.

 

[raleighnut]

Get a quality steel framed bike, much better than plaggy pigs.

 

[screenman]

Dump the steel, rusty old lumps, only good for leaving on the turbo.

 

[mynydd]

I'm 15 stone, and have been hankering after a carbon bike for a while..... In the end I reached the conclusion that it would be cheaper, and healthier to loose weight on myself, rather than the bike frame..... I'm still 15 Stone though, and still hankering after my dream carbon bike

 

[ayceejay]

You want to get a lightweight bike? OK a carbon frame is good, they make planes and stuff from carbon.
You want to sit your 20 stone ass on it and ride like Froome?Ain't gonna happen.

 

[User32269]

I'm 11 stone soaking wet with loads of change in me pocket.
No desire to own a plastic bike.
Each to their own.

 

[LocalLad]

It's true that the easiest way to reduce the total weight of bike and rider might not be on the bike...

...but bigger it, if you want a new toy, knock yourself out!

I can't imagine that any bike will collapse under your weight, so pick the one you want and have some fun.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Im 16 stone and i have a carbon bike

 

[vickster]

275lb Max including kit, clothing etc on Specialized Carbon roadbikes for example, I'd expect the US companies to be most generous in that regard

The bike won't likely fall apart but if it does, you'd potentially have no come back under the warranty

Lose the weight then treat yourself with the money saved on booze, takeaways, junk food etc to the carbon

 

[Wetdog]

@User46386:- I dont know I can't put my finger on it, just doesn't feel right??????????

Chris Froome, that would be nice
I'm 55 years old, had Diabetes all my life and been on Insulin for the last 30. I'm a fair old lump aswell, in my younger days I was 15 1/2 stone and as fit as a butchers dog.
After much more reading it's looks like carbon will evade me, the manufacturers won't guarantee them for me.but I won't give up. Maybe a few more miles will knock a bit off me, either that or kill me

Mick

 

[Wetdog]

Hi Vickster, I don't drink and eat very very few take always. Because of the diabetes.

Mick

 

[vickster]

Have you spoken with your specialist, diabetes nurse and dietician about the weight?