RG> pound and a half on a road bike is a lot of weight. If you consider 
RG> that much weight off a bike you would have to put down $500 to $1000
RG> purchase lighter equipement. Here in Quebec the roads aren't great e
 
    It would be easier and cheaper to "Just Say No to McDonald's" and 
take the pound and half of MY body! Might be good for me to BE lighter 
equipment, rather than the bike.  ;-D 
 
 
RG> When purchasing a road bike body weight is a factor 
RG> certain gear, tubing, and spoke considerations. 
 
Hmmmm I noticed a lot ads specify the spokes and the number of spokes, 
but I don't know squat about spokes. What am I supposed to look for for 
a 195 lb rider? 
 
Thanks for the info!
  Mike
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