too fat to ride a look 585 ?
02-05-10, 09:47 AM
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too fat to ride a look 585 ?
i weigh 220 and im 6 foot 4 , ive got a smoking deal on a look 585 that im planning on biting the bullet on
just wondering if anyone knows if im TOO FAT to ride one ?
just wondering if anyone knows if im TOO FAT to ride one ?
02-05-10, 10:17 AM
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I am 230-240 6'2" and ride a CADD9 with 23mm tires and have no problems. Go for it.
02-05-10, 10:41 AM
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cool , thanks !
i figured as much since thor hushovd ride em but hes only at 190 , if i can loose whats left of my gut i think i could get down to around 190 ish
i figured as much since thor hushovd ride em but hes only at 190 , if i can loose whats left of my gut i think i could get down to around 190 ish
02-05-10, 10:46 AM
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Thor rides a Cervelo, but I ride a Madone. Last year I peaked at 235 and had no issues. You should not have an isue.
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No problems what so ever with riding carbon at 220. The Look is a beautiful frame, enjoy!
02-05-10, 04:26 PM
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Any bike will take 220, but you need spokes up to tension and even tension. Preferably more than 24 spokes.
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Wow I mention a grand for a bike and Jen still cringes. Trek dealer told me a few weeks ago that trek carbon bikes have no weight limit. I doubt you would have a problem with a Look
02-05-10, 06:23 PM
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Maybe!
I did have an opportunity to go with a 3k bike but knowing what I know, I didn't need it. So I bought Gina's bike for her, 5.2 full carbon Ultegra 10 speed priced at $2800 but I got it on sale for $2200. I bought myself a pump!
I did have an opportunity to go with a 3k bike but knowing what I know, I didn't need it. So I bought Gina's bike for her, 5.2 full carbon Ultegra 10 speed priced at $2800 but I got it on sale for $2200. I bought myself a pump!
02-05-10, 06:36 PM
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not that there's anything wrong with that. That is a good deal on a 5.2!
02-05-10, 07:11 PM
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. Not as much as Homey's wheels but either way, I'd bet $20 on Gina!
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Funny these threads about clydes and carbon frames.... they're like a box a chocolates, you never can really tell where they are going to end up.
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I know and have met too many riders to think price or material makes the rider!
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Bling is cool if you can get it, but after many hours of sophisticated testing (I observe them hanging on my bike rack every night) my conclusion is that none of my bikes are any faster than any of the others regardless of brand, type, price, components or material.
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...I know a guy with $9000 Time and $300 bibs with a radiator built into the chest. Nice to Ooh and Ahh over the bike, but we have to be quick about it.Looks are sweet bikes so go for it to the OP! I know I would be excited!
02-05-10, 09:25 PM
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Of course you may ask. I ride Conti GP4000's ($40+/-) and Michelin Pro Race tires (as low as $35). It just depends on what is on sale and/or what I get from my sponsors. Last year I was given a bunch of Bontranger Race Lites. They were ok. I don't think I've actually bought a tire since last year some time.
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Of course you may ask. I ride Conti GP4000's ($40+/-) and Michelin Pro Race tires (as low as $35). It just depends on what is on sale and/or what I get from my sponsors. Last year I was given a bunch of Bontranger Race Lites. They were ok. I don't think I've actually bought a tire since last year some time.
Cool, I put GP4000's on Gina's bike and Serface Seca tires on mine. $22 at REI, another budget buy!