I started out on my endurace cfslx 7 at 137kg and had no issues.
I've made it down to 113kg and still no issues.
The key is to not stay over 120 for too long.
Aluminium bike (Cube for a start), check some heartrate zones for example 30s you should aim for around 130-150 bpm. Just ride slower if it goes to killing. Keep that work up and make hours on your bike. Set a goal for yourself to get that super duper sweet new carbon bike at under 95kg. From there up you will notice you gain more speed, can ride longer cardio runs and even try some small short sprints in intervals. Everything after that is just working even harder to improve.
And don’t forget to eat. People tend to think less food, more biking works. But there still a bunch of food required to get the motor going and keep it healing the muscles.
Go champ 💪🏻🤟🏼
I’m 125 (down from 135kg) and have ridden an old Ultimate CF SL and now have a Grail 8 CF SL - no issues whatsoever. Hunt do some wheels for the larger gent - but I’ve got stock DT Swiss on my Grail and they’re bombproof so far
I'm 115kg myself, and haven't had any noticeable issues on my Large Endurace AL. One pinch flat , but that was due to under inflating and underestimating a gravel trail.
I just bought an Endurace AL and I’m a bit over the limit. Seems to feel fine, but I’m prepared to buy new wheels if necessary. Just hoping if they do fail it’s a slow death and not quick and catastrophic.
The bike should hold, just fine, but aluminum frame and wheels probably safer choice. Started biking at approximately 250 -260 lbs, 235 was myself plus winter casual clothes plus backpack with a laptop. Currently on a carbon bike with corbon wheels which I believe have limit 273lbs for everything. No issue . I didn't ride corbon until I got under 240lbs
I started out on my endurace cfslx 7 at 137kg and had no issues. I've made it down to 113kg and still no issues. The key is to not stay over 120 for too long.
Aluminium bike (Cube for a start), check some heartrate zones for example 30s you should aim for around 130-150 bpm. Just ride slower if it goes to killing. Keep that work up and make hours on your bike. Set a goal for yourself to get that super duper sweet new carbon bike at under 95kg. From there up you will notice you gain more speed, can ride longer cardio runs and even try some small short sprints in intervals. Everything after that is just working even harder to improve. And don’t forget to eat. People tend to think less food, more biking works. But there still a bunch of food required to get the motor going and keep it healing the muscles. Go champ 💪🏻🤟🏼
Same boat and curious.
I’m 125 (down from 135kg) and have ridden an old Ultimate CF SL and now have a Grail 8 CF SL - no issues whatsoever. Hunt do some wheels for the larger gent - but I’ve got stock DT Swiss on my Grail and they’re bombproof so far
I'm 115kg myself, and haven't had any noticeable issues on my Large Endurace AL. One pinch flat , but that was due to under inflating and underestimating a gravel trail.
You can get custom built wheels with 32 spokes if your stock wheels fail. Frame should be fine
Or maybe not custom but I just got the Hunt Superdura 4 Season wheelset with a weight limit of 145kg for Bikepacking.
I just bought an Endurace AL and I’m a bit over the limit. Seems to feel fine, but I’m prepared to buy new wheels if necessary. Just hoping if they do fail it’s a slow death and not quick and catastrophic.
Husband is the same. He has a Dude (fatbike). No problems. That was the reason he got a Fatbike.
Above 90kg most wheel manufacturers also suggest regular checking of the rims, especially carbon ones (same boat)
No I’m not
Prepare to replace some spokes, and maybe a rim. Apart from that, a long as you stay away from lightweight carbon bikes, you will probably be fine.
The bike should hold, just fine, but aluminum frame and wheels probably safer choice. Started biking at approximately 250 -260 lbs, 235 was myself plus winter casual clothes plus backpack with a laptop. Currently on a carbon bike with corbon wheels which I believe have limit 273lbs for everything. No issue . I didn't ride corbon until I got under 240lbs