New Max tube set, anyone use it yet?

[High Gear]

I'm wondering what weight rider this is ment for. Would this give a harsh ride in a larger (61-62cm) frame size for a rider @ 210lbs?

[steve garro]

larger (61-62cm) frame size for a rider @ 210lbs?

I would say that's what it's for.
- Garro.

[High Gear]

I would think that too, but will it ride like a vintage cannondale is the question. I have the possible choice of having a lugged Max frame or going with a Spirit lugged frame, and would like a "all day" ride....you know, vertically comfortable, but not whippy in the BB.

I would say that's what it's for.
- Garro.

[edoz]

Question, are you building your frame, or is someone else?
If it's someone else, I'd suggest going with what they feel you need.
If it's you, I'd say go with the Max, at your size and weight. The Spirit for lugs is going to make a more flexible frame, but at 5'10" and 195, I'd ride that all day.
It won't ride like a vintage Cannondale, it'll ride really well (if properly designed) and you can always smooth the ride out a bit more with tire width and pressure.

[Chauncey Matthews]

You could get the best combo of weight, stiffness AND lugs by going with the UOS Columbus tubes from Mr Sachs.

[hampco]

i ride a 56cm frame, weigh 190 or so

i find the MAX works well for me but ymmv - think of it as a rough-road frame that works well for big guys

[High Gear]

Hi guys. These would be built for me by either Somec with the lugged Spirit or if Tommasini still has the lugs for the Max tubes, I could go that rout. I have a 61 cm De Rosa Primato built with EL OS and have no proble

Question, are you building your frame, or is someone else?
If it's someone else, I'd suggest going with what they feel you need.
If it's you, I'd say go with the Max, at your size and weight. The Spirit for lugs is going to make a more flexible frame, but at 5'10" and 195, I'd ride that all day.
It won't ride like a vintage Cannondale, it'll ride really well (if properly designed) and you can always smooth the ride out a bit more with tire width and pressure.

[High Gear]

Hi guys. These would be built for me by either Somec with the lugged Spirit or if Tommasini still has the lugs for the Max tubes, I could go that rout. I have a 61 cm De Rosa Primato built with EL OS and have no problem with flex. I have no clue about this Niobium material. I mean, the Nivacrom was the bomb for so long. Was it really worth the change for columbus?