I know a lot of people are asking about first bikes, and I've read through a lot of old topics, but I have a specific question I haven't seen addressed.
Are entry level road bikes (Giant OCR series, Trek 1000, etc) able to carry a heavy rider? I've heard a few people talk about problems with broken spokes, etc, as a result of overloading their paniers. I'm 100kg (220lbs), so probably more than most riders (and their paniers.) Eventually I will get a touring bike but it's not in the budget right now.
Are cyclocross bikes built sturdier? I've been thinking the bigger tires would be nice to have anyway since I have a habit of finding sections of road that aren't paved.
I'm not planning to do any racing, purely just commuting right now then in the summer some 2 day to 2 week camping trips. Is weight going to be a problem with a road bike?
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01-08-2008, 03:56 PM #1
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Road bike for a heavier rider
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