Weight Capacities

[Ddewsbury]

Court, I have a buddy looking at the XDURO ALLMTN 3.0 EMTB. He weighs 280. Bike says 265. Is that a bad choice for him.

 

[mitchhackleman]

@Ddewsbury If the manufacturer has a certain weight limit specified, that's usually a pretty good guideline! The 3.0 is a very cool bike, but I bet there are some other comparable rides that he could check out that have a higher manufacturer suggested weight

 

[AHicks]

I'm 6'2"/315 and ride a bike that's rated for 265 (I think, RAD City). Have had ZERO weight related issues (or any other issues) with about 2000 miles of use over the last 3 years. I would qualify that with the fact my bike is used on pavement and hard packed trails, and ridden in a sane manner by a senior. Further, and maybe more importantly, this bike's original 750w direct drive hub has been replaced by a MUCH more powerful 1000+ watt geared hub, potentially stressing the bike's components by an additional factor of at least 2.

Point being, I wouldn't hesitate putting a 280lb rider on a bike rated for 265. Not for a second.... -Al

 

[Marcela]

We need to get these guys weighing 3-400 lbs. to test these bikes and parts out. That would be the real test of durability.

 

[AHicks]

One of the problems there is the fact you don't see a lot of guys my size, let alone guys even bigger, that ride much - if ever.

And before anyone writes in with a "healthy" rant, save it. Willing to bet my physicals come back as clean or cleaner than any others in my age group (I'm 69).

 

[LGC]

"The Motorcycling McGuire Twins", RIP

 

[mitchhackleman]

Hey @AHicks thanks for your insight here! I love the upgrade to the RadCity, I bet that things ZIPS around now!
@Marcela that is an excellent idea!! I would love to see different weights and heights both ride similar bikes and components and really put these bikes through their paces. I think the durability test here would be a very cool aspect of proving a solid product to the community.

 

[ruffruff]

I'm "in that weight range". I have a BH Rebel. I can't find any weight limit data for it but let me say this.
I beat the crap out of it on single track. Over logs, rocks, crashing into trees, you name it. So far it hasn't missed a beat.

 

[BlackHand]

Don't forget the weight limit on the Haibike is total gross weight: Bike+rider+cargo.

I would assume it is properly overengineered and would be fine for daily riding if you're not catching a lot of air on hi speed downhill runs