F29 carbon weight limit

[Golddr2000]

I called the LBS and they said there was no weight limit for the F29 carbon 3. I am 260lbs and i am leery about buying such a light bike. I don't do any jumps or anything but there is allot of log overs & rock gardens. Would it be a mistake to buy this bike for my weight?

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[Spinning Lizard]

I called the LBS and they said there was no weight limit for the F29 carbon 3. I am 260lbs and i am leery about buying such a light bike. I don't do any jumps or anything but there is allot of log overs & rock gardens. Would it be a mistake to buy this bike for my weight?

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I have a friend who is 6'2 and 260lbs and has the Ultimate. So far all summer no problems.

[Stumpjumpy]

Unless youre a competitive cat 2 or better guy, I'd get something stouter.

If this bike is for rec purposes, get a proper trail/AM bike for sure.

[Jersey 29er]

There is a 300lb weight limit as posted in the Cannondale owner's manual. Carbon or alloy.

[Golddr2000]

Thanks for the info

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[Cormac]

Unless youre a competitive cat 2 or better guy, I'd get something stouter.

If this bike is for rec purposes, get a proper trail/AM bike for sure.

My weight varies between 200 - 212 or so. Back and forth. I ride for fun, period! But I'd appreciate the climbing advantages that are offered by a lighter HT. Current bike weights ~29lbs. So should I too look into something more stout? Or would a lightweight carbon increase my enjoyment of riding. Because that's the only reason I do it in the first place. Its fun! I have tried racing, but it's not my thing. My lungs just can't take it.

[Stumpjumpy]

My weight varies between 200 - 212 or so. Back and forth. I ride for fun, period! But I'd appreciate the climbing advantages that are offered by a lighter HT. Current bike weights ~29lbs. So should I too look into something more stout? Or would a lightweight carbon increase my enjoyment of riding. Because that's the only reason I do it in the first place. Its fun! I have tried racing, but it's not my thing. My lungs just can't take it.

200-212 is quite different from 260. I weigh 210-215, also. We can pretty much ride whatever we want however we want without issue.

EDIT: The OP should probably present his question in the Clyde forum: Clydesdales/Tall Riders - Mtbr Forums , where there are likely 250+ lb guys who have put carbon race bikes to the test - or at least those who have some better insight on doing so.