Conference noted::bicycle

    	Bob,
    
    	I have a 1990 TREK 1400. I currently weigh about 290 pounds.
    	No trouble with the bike since I've had it. Your mileage may
    	vary, though.
    
    	Scott

    
    
    I used to ride a Trek 2300, (sold now) when I bought it I did try
    an aluminum frame the 1400 and upted for the 2300. I weight 160lbs.
    if that matters. I loved the 2300, my average rides were 20-25 miles
    and did 50 + miles a few times. 
    
    Wouldn't a steel frame be better for a heavier rider? just curious!
    
    Shaw

    Steel/Specialized vs. Aluminum/Trek?? Well I just read a magazine that 
    compared a few medium priced road bikes and the Allez Comp. got a
    pretty good rating, I don't remember what model the Trek was that they 
    tested but I'll check it out for you. I am considering buying the Allez
    myself and getting rid of my Bridgestone RB-2 if you want to check it
    out, I'd be happy to do so. Just a thought.
    
    Tim

    Tim,
    
         Is the RB2 the successsor to the RB1?  What size is it?  What
    components are on it?  What is the condition?
     

>  Steel/Specialized vs. Aluminum/Trek?? Well I just read a magazine that 
>  compared a few medium priced road bikes and the Allez Comp. got a
>  pretty good rating, I don't remember what model the Trek was that they 
>  tested but I'll check it out for you. I am considering buying the Allez
>  myself and getting rid of my Bridgestone RB-2 if you want to check it
>  out, I'd be happy to do so. Just a thought.
 
  I think there were reports on the Specialized Allez Comp and the Trek 2200 
  carbon in a recent issue of one of the biking magazines.  Not sure if this
  is what you read.  If you have some info on the Trek aluminum that would
  help.

    thanks.
    bob
 

 Bridgestone is leaving the U.S. market and there are really good deals on
 remaing bicycles, at least here in the Pacific Northwest.  Warranty
 issues might be a bit of a problem but a deal is a deal.

    I ride a trek 1400 and i weigh in at about 235lbs. I love the bike in
    all aspects, but i did have to have the frame replaced because off
    hairline cracks. The new one seems to be ok. I checked over the notes
    file and there were other people who experianced the same thing, most
    were over 200lbs. My next bike will probably be steel or ti.
     

re .1, please tell me 290 lb is a misprint, I cannot believe it.

I am conducting a survey for my own benefit on the relationship of height and weight - the
insurance companies in Europe reckon that you can calculate a "good risk" as follows:

Height in cm less 100 = weight in kilos (for men - women should be at least 5% less).

As an example, I am 5'10�" and 170/172 lb., ie: 1,79 ie 179 cm and weigh in at 76/77 kg. 
Personally I reckon I'm OK for an average person, but at least 5 kg. overweight for a bikie
of my height.

The reason I find .1 hard to believe is, doing the sums you convert to 130 kg, which means
you should be 2,30 m ie: 7'6" high!!  (No criticisms intended, - I am truly curious...)

    	RE: 2757.8
    
    	No, 290 lbs (132 kilos) is about right. I, of course, have
    	not always weighed 290 lbs, but I do now and have for the
    	last year or so. However, I don't think I'm that hard on
    	a frame, and I don't do a lot of climbing, so....
    
    	Scott

    I find that my superior gravitional affinity has helped me
    immensely on descents.
    
    ed

    	RE: 2757.8
    
    	I forgot to add that I am 6'6''. And, I'll be the first to
    	admit that I am overweight. However, otherwise, I'm perfect.
    
    	Scott 8-)>

	No, not over-weight, just under-tall

			�Garfield (pass the pizza)

While you're still on the topic of "big" riders, can you folks point me in the 
direction of a place to purchase cycling jerseys for larger people?  A friend of 
mine is ~6' 1", 215 lbs.  He has one jersey that fits that he has to wash every
day.

We're in Upstate New York so he'd prefer catalog recommendations.  If you've
bought good fitting big sized jerseys from Performance or Nashbar or anyone
else, respond with as much detail as possible (size, style, page number in
catalog, etc). 

BTW-- I looked for this info in other notes (including the numerous DEC jersey
sagas) but couldn't find it.  Feel free to post it somewhere else if more
appropriate.

Thanks!
Ray

    RE: Large jerseys
    
    I am 6' 9" and go a svelt 250 lbs.  I found a jersey from Nashbar last
    year that fits great.  I happened to be in the area of their store in
    Needham, Mass and picked up one of their own Nashbar jerseys.  Its
    their least expensive model, no logos or markings, just a plain old
    three pocket lightweight jersey.  These come in a tall version and I
    got the extra large tall model for about $20.00.  It fits great and is
    long enought that my lower back is NEVER catching a breeze.  I don't
    have a catalog with me, but I do believe these are still in the latest
    ones.
    
    ...Tom

    Ray,  I've had a few jerseys custom made from Flye Custom Clothing (I
    think that the name.  I know it starts Flye...)  Anyway,  Martha Hess
    is the owner.  Call 413-268-7882 and I think she will send a flyer with
    a measurement chart and all the clothing she makes.  Shorts, jerseys,
    tights, etc.
    
    	Tim  
    
    	ps - Tell her I sent you! ;-) 

Tim,

I had Martha make me a custom wool jersey a few years back.  It's great!

I'll give her number to my friend.  Thanks for the suggestion.

Ray

    Re: .0
    
    In early spring '93 I bought a Trek 2200.  I am at 6' 2" and
    about 235 lbs.  I rode the 2200 all last year and, so far,
    all this year and I love it!  Be careful though, Trek has
    changed the components on the '94 2200s, and IMHO not for the
    better!  They put lower level Campy shifters on to replace 
    the Shimano 105 STI shifters.  I am a real fan of the '93 
    2200s, though.
    
    Mark