| Re: Advise on frame & fork materials for strong road bike?
On 16 Jan 2007 07:09:13 -0800, "Dan in Dover" <danindover@gmail.com>
wrote:
>I'm thinking of using a piece of the upcoming tax return to add my
>first real road bike to the collection. While I'd like something
>reasonably lightweight my main concern is strength. I weigh in closer
>to 200lbs than I should and do not have the lightest riding style in
>the world. I'm concerned that an aluminum frame & fork will not hold
>up to my weight riding off city curbs or the occasional trail detour
>thrown into a daylong road ride.
>
>Now for the questions:
>1) Am I correct in assuming that I should be looking for a steel frame
>and fork?
>2) I'm thinking 36 spoke wheels. Is that enough? Overkill?
>Material or model suggestions?
>3) Are touring bikes generally stronger than race bikes?
>4) Is the same rider generally faster or a race bike?
>5) Do any manufactures warranty their frames & forks in the road bike
>world?
>
>I've read of riders such as Jobst successfully using road bicycles on
>rides with a couple miles of trail thrown in and logging many thousands
>of miles. I've not heard anything about Jobst's weight or chosen
>ride but am still encouraged by this.
>
>
>Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions,
>
>Dan
Surly Pacer Road bike with steel fork
Open Pro mavic 36 hole rims with double butted spokes
Tire size 28 or 32
Bullet proof.
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