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#21 ·
mambo said:
So a new poster who's slightly confused comes onto the forum asking for genuine advice and that's the reaction the poor guy gets. Shame on you. We should be encouraging newbies, not chasing them away. I'm glad he hung around. Murzikrv - you'll be just fine on that bike. Let us know what you think when you ride it.
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Yeah, shame on me for directing him to the people that would actually know versus taking advice from a group of people that don't.

The nerve!
 
#22 ·
murzikrv said:
How about this one ?

Shimano Ultegra equipped Road Bikes, Endurance Bikes - Kestrel RT1000 Ultegra Road Bikes
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I like that one. A relaxed "endurance" geo.

I could go on about wheels, but with 25mm tires, and the fact that you will probably lose weight once you start riding, just roll it.

You are mechanically proficient around a bike?? They ship the bike almost complete, but it's those last tuning things that get the bike dialed in. You could call a shop and say, "I have a bike from bikes direct. How much to finish assembly and fine tune it?"
 
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runabike said:
Yeah, shame on me for directing him to the people that would actually know versus taking advice from a group of people that don't.

The nerve!
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There are many ways to say things. Your reply was far too hash for a newbie. What would have been wrong with "My suggestion would be to contact the manufacturer, they'll definitely know whether those wheels will work for somebody of your weight".

No wonder a new poster asking for similar advice a couple of days ago asked not to be flamed in advance as he'd read posts like this previously on the forum!
 
#28 ·
murzikrv said:
How about this one ?

Shimano Ultegra equipped Road Bikes, Endurance Bikes - Kestrel RT1000 Ultegra Road Bikes
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Much lower spec. 6700 Ultegra as opposed to 6800 on the Moto, FSA Gossamer crank as opposed to Ultegra. Whether you can ride comfortably on a more aggressive bike isn't something that anyone can determine for you online. You can also add spacers under the stem, and flip the stem up, or even buy a hi-rise stem and swap the existing one out to allow you to ride more upright, on that Moto, which to me is a better buy for the same price. People may make snarky comments about how "fredly" your bike looks with a periscope in front, but chances are that at your size, they won't be making them to your face. Right now I'm riding stem flipped up because I'm recovering from shoulder surgery. It allows me to ride. That's all I care about.
 
#29 ·
mpre53 said:
Much lower spec. 6700 Ultegra as opposed to 6800 on the Moto, FSA Gossamer crank as opposed to Ultegra. Whether you can ride comfortably on a more aggressive bike isn't something that anyone can determine for you online. You can also add spacers under the stem, and flip the stem up, or even buy a hi-rise stem and swap the existing one out to allow you to ride more upright, on that Moto, which to me is a better buy for the same price. People may make snarky comments about how "fredly" your bike looks with a periscope in front, but chances are that at your size, they won't be making them to your face. Right now I'm riding stem flipped up because I'm recovering from shoulder surgery. It allows me to ride. That's all I care about.
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What does, "fredly" mean?
 
#30 · (Edited)
Here is another option from Performancebike.com:
Fuji Altamira 2.0 LE for $2000
Full Ultegra 6800 w/ Oval Concept 527 wheels
Fuji Altamira 2.0 LE Road Bike - 2014 Performance Exclusive - Racing Bikes

Don't see a weight limit but here is some of the info on the wheelset:

Development of a performance alloy wheelset. We set high parameters for the 527 wheelset. Spec , design, and performance had to measure up to Oval Concepts' premium level of quality. Plus, we had to deliver all of these high-performance features a price that people weren't expecting.

Rims. We started the design process using a premium alloy rim with a welded joint. Welding creates an ultra-smooth, invisible joint that eliminates any brake bump that can be felt with some pinned rims and it is also the strongest form of joining the rim after rolling it. With a stronger joint we are able to reduce the wall thickness and lower the weight of the overall rim. The rim is 22mm wide providing more air volume in the tire which reduces rolling resistance, improves cornering, and provides a more compliant ride.

Spokes. Spokes are stainless steel bladed, which are not often seen at this price level along with alloy nipples that reduce the most impactful effect of outside rotating weight of the wheelset.

Hubs. The Oval Concepts 527 wheelset is spec'd with our 500-level hubset. These feature all cartridge bearings, an 11sp freehub body and alloy end caps.

The build. The Oval Concepts 527 wheelset is hand-built to our exacting tensions. Nylock is used on all 527 wheelsets to ensure the high tension build is maintained.

Product Specifications
22mm wide ride rim with welded joint
2.5mm bladed stainless steel spokes
Alloy nipples
Cartridge bearing hubs
20H front / 24H rear
9 / 10 / 11sp compatible
Oval Concepts lightweight nylon snap on rim strips
1720 grams
 
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#31 · (Edited)
mambo said:
There are many ways to say things. Your reply was far too hash for a newbie. What would have been wrong with "My suggestion would be to contact the manufacturer, they'll definitely know whether those wheels will work for somebody of your weight".

No wonder a new poster asking for similar advice a couple of days ago asked not to be flamed in advance as he'd read posts like this previously on the forum!
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I stick with my response the way it was written. You're more than welcome not to read it if you like. I can guarantee you, though, that your jumping into a conversation with nothing relevant to add is certainly not going to change my mind about anything.
 
#34 ·
The Kestrel seems to have a slightly more upright geometry compared to the Motobecane. The choice is up to you. Both bikes are a smoking hot deal though with the group sets that each bike comes with. Don't forget the accessories you will need with with your bike such as flat tire repair, multitool, water bottles, chain lube, degreaser. Post pics once you start riding. Good luck.
 
#35 ·
To the OP, here's a link below, should get most of your questions answered. If not, you can always call BIKE'S DIRECT. I understand that they have a great customer service department.

Motobecane - Mercier
 
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I'm 6'7" 250# and ride a 62cm. Kestrel RT1000SL Dura-Ace. No problems. I ride avg. speed 20+mph and pedal HARD racing against my own times. I've had zero issues with the wheels or anything else on the bike with the exception of a flat front tire i rode about 4 miles on. At your 238# i think you will have no problems. I like to check air pressure and make sure spokes are tight before each ride but nothing has gone wrong even with my weight and hard riding style.
 
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