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Are carbon frames good for tall/heavy riders

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  • July 25, 2014 at 5:51 pm #21989
    big mick

    Thinking of getting a new bike.I’m 6ft 4ins 15.7 stone.Is carbon any good in a large size or is aluminium better in large size.I’ve got a Cannondale cad 3 now and it’s stiff and works well but looks old school.I like the look of carbon bikes but would be sick if I was to splash out only to find the frame to flexi. :/

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  • July 25, 2014 at 11:13 pm #805769
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    Colin Peyresourde

    The great carbon myth of the
    The great carbon myth of the shattering bike. Good bikes are made to last and a well made carbon bike is about as good as they come (why would a pro ride second best). OK not all of them weight 15st plus, but how many people can churn out the wattage of Chris Hoy, Griepel or the German chap who had his legs transplanted for rhinoceros’.

    Production quality is improving all the time, but if you get a cheap carbon bike you’re more likely to get a problem – same with a steel, aluminium or chrome alloy. I’ve yet to see a sign on a bike which gives a weight restriction.

    July 25, 2014 at 10:05 pm #805767
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    big mick

    I’ve seen the Cannondale cad
    I’ve seen the Cannondale cad 10 black.Looks like a nice bit of kit. 8>

    July 25, 2014 at 6:05 pm #805765
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    truffy

    I have yet to get a carbon
    I have yet to get a carbon bike (currently cromo), but from what I’ve read and those I’ve talked to, some manufacturers’ warranties top out at 95kg. That’s not to say that it’ll bust if you’re heavier, but if it does you’re not covered.

    15.7st is ~100kg, so lose a few lbs first? (I’m 105kg, but only 5’11”)

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