Hi,
I'm just getting back in to road cycling after about a 6 year break. I've been training again for about 6 months and got down from over 100kg to 88kg. Now I'm looking for a race bike.
I've been rowing for years so power is no problem but I lack the ability to acheive high rpms.
I visited the local bike shop and they showed me a Stevens and a Cube attempt. I like the look of the attempt but the shop owner said that my weight and power where too much for the Shimano 105/R550 wheels. He also said that I might want to look for a stiffer frame. I've looked on this forum and see some reports of the wheels bending under pressure. What else do I need to look out for?
I don't want to spend more than about 1000 Euros.
Rich
I'm just getting back in to road cycling after about a 6 year break. I've been training again for about 6 months and got down from over 100kg to 88kg. Now I'm looking for a race bike.
I've been rowing for years so power is no problem but I lack the ability to acheive high rpms.
I visited the local bike shop and they showed me a Stevens and a Cube attempt. I like the look of the attempt but the shop owner said that my weight and power where too much for the Shimano 105/R550 wheels. He also said that I might want to look for a stiffer frame. I've looked on this forum and see some reports of the wheels bending under pressure. What else do I need to look out for?
I don't want to spend more than about 1000 Euros.
Rich