Just order it with a thicker downtube and pay the upcharge. On Jul 27, 2:00 pm, JB <baile...@voyager.net> wrote: > I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 > lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a > hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the > deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer > Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded > touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a > few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount > of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose > much more. > > I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really > necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that > have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. > > Thanks, > > John
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