Rider Weight Limits

Saw a bigger guy - probably 225 - 240 lbs on one of those CR1's over
the weekend. Is he headed for trouble?

Sub-1 kg frames scare me - I have read stories of bigger guys *tearing*
the seat tube on Ghisallos (here?).

Just curious. I have been pondering the next project (have already
sold my last project) and considering materials, frames etc....

Carbon appears to be the next project, having done aluminum, steel, and
titanium -

D'ohBoy

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