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Not an awkward question; I'm ~185lbs in a 5'9″ frame with T-Rex's ape index.
That said, I've been working in the bike industry in a part of the world with
a significantly higher % warranty/failure rate than most for a pretty long
time and weight is not a great predictor for component failures. Although, as
you note it will definitely affect tire pressure/support (tire sag and
sidewall choice).
The worst offenders are solid dudes with short legs because they have to plow
things that those with longer limbs (even heavier guys) can finesse. I know
too many 'dancing bears' and too many 'crusher gnomes' to recommend a product
based on the scale.
I'm not experiencing flats, tire failures, or damaged rims on my trail bike
with any regularity, but that is at least partially because I compensate by
running more than optimum air pressure. Where that trade off (weight vs.
traction vs. durability) is going to entirely depend on the rider.
And yes, the reason I put together this Intro and tried to involve some
experts with more experience is drawing conclusions about ProCore -
specifically for non-race applications - even for myself is a process. If I
was running two wheelsets it would be a no-brainer to leave it installed in
one -- particularly for shorter, wet, low traction winter shore rides -- but
there is something to be said about a simpler, lighter, standard tubeless
setup for longer days in the saddle.
Thanks for reading!
May 30, 2016, 3:41 p.m. - DrewM
#!markdown Not an awkward question; I'm ~185lbs in a 5'9″ frame with T-Rex's ape index. That said, I've been working in the bike industry in a part of the world with a significantly higher % warranty/failure rate than most for a pretty long time and weight is not a great predictor for component failures. Although, as you note it will definitely affect tire pressure/support (tire sag and sidewall choice). The worst offenders are solid dudes with short legs because they have to plow things that those with longer limbs (even heavier guys) can finesse. I know too many 'dancing bears' and too many 'crusher gnomes' to recommend a product based on the scale. I'm not experiencing flats, tire failures, or damaged rims on my trail bike with any regularity, but that is at least partially because I compensate by running more than optimum air pressure. Where that trade off (weight vs. traction vs. durability) is going to entirely depend on the rider. And yes, the reason I put together this Intro and tried to involve some experts with more experience is drawing conclusions about ProCore - specifically for non-race applications - even for myself is a process. If I was running two wheelsets it would be a no-brainer to leave it installed in one -- particularly for shorter, wet, low traction winter shore rides -- but there is something to be said about a simpler, lighter, standard tubeless setup for longer days in the saddle. Thanks for reading!