Will this hold me?

[Kedlin84]

I've been an avid rider of a Cube mtb for two years, starting with the Attention sl 29er but having to downgrade to an Aim 27.5 when that was stolen. As I do more miles on the road than on the trails, I've decided to buy a dedicated road steed. Sorry for the ramble, now for my question

I've found a great bike with a full 105 group set and carbon fork/steerer and seat post for £600. An Orbea Avant H30 limited edition (2015) but I'm worried that as I weigh 114kg/18stone I'm concerned the carbon components won't take my weight. Any advice from larger riders or those in the know appreciated.
Thanks, Kev

 

[vickster]

It'll hold you, but you might want to consider handbuilt wheels with more spokes if you find the stock ones going out of true or pinging spokes, and be careful around potholes and kerbs. Carbon is actually really quite strong so don't worry on that score with the forks, you might want to swap to a metal seatpost but I don't think it's essential. Check the manufacturer guidance on rider weight, the only possibility is that if something does break, if you are over the max, the warranty may not cover you

Presumably you'll be aiming to lose weight through diet change as well as cycling?

 

[Kedlin84]

Thanks for the reply, after reading it I thought I'd try messaging Orbea direct. This is the response I got back:

Hello Kevin, you will not have any problem with weight. Our bikes are tested and can support this weight, concreteley up to 120 kilograms. I hope this answer advises you! Have a nice day.

I plan on losing 14kg at least, though eventually I'll want to make that 21 so I can get back to 15 stone. Looks like this will be the bike to do it for me.

 

[Apollonius]

It would be the wheels I would worry about. Fulcrums have a weight limit of 107, as I recall, but these might be stronger. Since you have it in writing that the bike will take you, buy it, get pedaling and watch the Kgs drop off. Best of luck.

 

[jay clock]

Enjoy it. On the diet/exercise balancing front I can strongly recommend MyFitnessPal

 

[Kedlin84]

I've been using S Health by Samsung but not overly happy with it so I'll take a look, thanks. I did slimming world when I first started cycling and lost 2 stone in no time.. Then my first cube was stolen and I returned to my old breakfasts of pasties and redbull with cakes through the day. Determined to get it off and keep it off th is time.

 

[jay clock]

I've been using S Health by Samsung but not overly happy with it so I'll take a look, thanks. I did slimming world when I first started cycling and lost 2 stone in no time.. Then my first cube was stolen and I returned to my old breakfasts of pasties and redbull with cakes through the day. Determined to get it off and keep it off th is time.

it is "easy". Do a bit of exercise and keep calories to 2000 . If you do a lot of exercise, eat back half the calories. Don;t lie to yourself. Weight falls off

 

[Kajjal]

The concerns i would have are the wheels and 23mm tyres. They have quite a low spoke count and 23mm tyres are rock hard at my weight of 16stone. My new road bike has stronger wheels, 25/28mm tyres and disc brakes to stop well, rim brakes are not so good for heavier riders, especially in the wet.

An example of the type of bike i mean is :-

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-dolomite-3-2016-road-bike-EV244119

There are plenty of other brands with similar.

Good job on the weight loss, the trick is to slightly reduce food intake and eat healthily most of the time. That way you don't starve yourself making exercise alot harder and over eating easier.