Thread: Will my new bike take my weight or should I return it ?
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Old 12-17-21, 06:51 AM
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Your biggest issue is going to be wheels, especially rear. You may want to ride the bike a bit and then have the shop true and tension the wheels. The key to it is having the spokes properly tensioned.
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