Hi, I don't think that there's a maximum weight for a road bike. The international governing body of cycling (the UCI) have a minimum weight for bicycles used in competition. Obviously the lighter the bike, it might make it a bit easier it is to get up hills but you have still  have to pedal! I'd go for something reasonably light as you can afford. Speak to your local bike shop and try as many models as you can to see what suits you best. They can probably help you a bit better with advice. Good luck and enjoy!

Hi, I guess you have resolved your query but in case you haven't - The previous answer by Julie was not what you were asking was it. Your concern is about you being too heavy for a given bike ? I wouldn't be too concerned about the fame strength given you are buying something 'ordinary lightweight' type of bike available in the High St. Be more concerned that you get one with strong wheels. Best advice would be conventional wheels 700c clincher rims with stainless spokes - probable cost £200-£300 from a bike shop in your area that is frequented by club cyclists. Overall it is much cheaper to buy a good secondhand bike complete for £300-£500 frame in steel or aluminium and you will be spoilt for choice. Good luck, Gerrardo

If you mean what maximum weight should the bike carry the important factor is 'wheels'. Some of the lightest wheels will carry little more than 60kg but few wheel builders quote the limiting load. Mavic give very good data. Check with them to see which wheels meet your needs. Snowling in his book gives excellent wheel information specifying that track sprinters need tightly spoked wheels while madison wheels, though ridden on the track, have less tension. Road wheels should never be over tensioned or they will break spokes when ridden on bad surfaces. Heavy riders need wheels with less tension on the spokes. Does this help?