New road bike for a big guy

[vickster]

Ask the concept store about the tricross if you want drop bars. Maybe don't spend the whole grand on the bike, keep some aside for stronger wheels

 

[MacB]

Another good point from Hunterforce re a 29er, if you can get one that takes guards and a rack you have a very versatile and sturdy allrounder. Stick anything down to a 700x32 slick on for roads and whatever you like for offroad. I haven't looked at recent offerings but I did the same sort of thing and ended up having to get a custom frame, so not always a cheap option.

 

[philinmerthyr]

I'm the same size as you and have done over 4000 miles on my Specialized Roubaix. I had to get a new back wheel after the rim has a small crack but that was after 3000 miles.

 

[Hunterforce]

Which one have you got Phil?

 

[vickster]

He says a specialized roubaix. which is the carbon fibre sportive type roadbike, starting around £1100

http://www.evanscycles.com/search?f...e[]=21&query=Specialized+roubaix&x=-640&y=-70

 

[Cyclist33]

Cheers guys, i did speak to the concept store who were very helpful i have to say, they have recommended the cirus hybred as the wheels are stronger than the allez , with thinner wheels, i think this mught be the way to go although id love the road bike NOW, i guess i need to be realistic about things. any thoughts on the cirus??

For what it's worth I don't think that wider or bigger wheels necessarily means stronger... my Fulcrum R5s are demonstrably road bike wheels but they are as tough as nails.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I used to have a Focus Cayo Pro, (carbon fibre), and was upto about 20 stone at that time. In about 2 years I only managed to pop one spoke on the rear, and the wheels were DT Swiss with 20 spokes on the front and 24 on the rear.

Things are stronger than people sometimes give them credit for.

Get the bike you want/like, (or you won't use it, fact), then put some strong wheels on it for the time being. Handbuilts with 32 or even 36 spokes would be good, or for an off the shelf wheel THESE Halo Aerorage have proved bombproof for me over several years now, and FWIW I'm still tipping the scales at around 18 stone, all be it I'm also 6' 5"!

 

[jack smith]

Personally i would go with the tricross, its a cx style bike so is made to be tougher, run it with some slighly fatter tyres and you will be great

 

[Soltydog]

For what it's worth I don't think that wider or bigger wheels necessarily means stronger...

That's my understanding too. I seem to recall some touring bikes have 26" wheels as they tend to be stronger than 700s, but I'm sure a good 700 or 29 wheel will be stronger than a poor 26" wheel

 

[Hunterforce]

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/secteur-sport-disc-c2-2014-road-bike-ec053050
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-comp-disc-2014-hybrid-bike-ec053139
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/allez-elite-c2-2014-road-bike-ec053024
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/allez-sport-c2-2014-road-bike-ec052507

Decisions Decisions!!!

 

[vickster]

Go take advantage of Evans free test rides. You can't choose based on spec

Any reason why you are only looking at Specialized?

 

[Hunterforce]

A friend has one, hes a big lad as well and loves them, never had any issues at all so recommendation really

 

[Soltydog]

i've been known to tip the scales at 19 stone 'only' 17.5 at present & I have a 2007 Allez Elite & it is the most comfy bike I've owned in the last 10 years since back into cycling. Other bikes have been & gone, but the Allez Elite has stayed I had to replace my wheels after 2/3 years, as the rims started to split. Currently running FSA RD-60 which I've seen for sale around the £100 mark & they have been fine with my weight, although I'm just in the process of having some handbuilt wheels made, which hopefully will be even better
I did own a tricross (rim braked) for a couple of years, did some century rides & tours on it, but was never 100% happy, especially when I had issues with the occasional spoke breakage, so sold that on

 

[Hunterforce]

oooo i just found ribble, they any good ??

 

[vickster]

Yes, but check with them on weights. The advantage is you can spec yourself so you could go for a stronger wheel off the bat. Ask them to advise. I would think their winter bike is a strong beast. They use a pattern carbon frame which may not have the greatest longevity (no proof though)

They have stores in the NW if you are local