posted by pje on july 31, 1998 at 09:14:24:
in reply to: re: re: Suitability of titanium frames for large riders. posted by Scott Tominovich on july 30, 1998 at 09:24:40:
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: : : I've been drooling over a Merlin Road at my LBS, but I've heard that larger riders (230 pounds) should stay away from titanium framed bikes. Any truth to this little piece of advise?
: : Hi John! Heck, "Ti- tubing" was "invented" for the aircraft industry i don't see why 230 lbs could not be supported quite nicely by a Merlin Road frame. I'm obviously no engineer though. You woulf find ,like other Ti riders that the frame is more "flexible" which is,to me at least,a great plus on the road. I weigh 180. Please keep us posted as to your decision.
: I will echo that sentiment. You should have no problem with a Ti frame. I have a friend your size who rides an Extralight...No problems. Give Matt Bracken a call at Merlin...I am sure he will answer any questions you have. If you are gonna get a Ti bike it should be a Merlin. Enjoy!
John / Scott! Great advise Scott! I have met Matt Bracken & he is extremely knowlegable about Titanium & of course being Merlin's Service Manager poccesses a wealth of knowledge about titanium & "everything you want to know about Merlin but were afraid to ask"! Matt is also a very honest,sincere and trustworthy guy! pje