IMO if the weight difference between a Susie and a Gus is as small as
Rivendell says and there is no ride difference as stated by Rivendell and
this is really a problem then they would only sell the Gus. The Susie is
still a robust frame. I think most of the "get this if you weigh less"
I'm guessing all those heavy containers filled with liquid (presumably)
concentrated in that one central area of the frame created a lot of flex
and stress compared to all the weight up front and on the rear. I bet that
thing was flexing like crazy with every pedal stroke. I tried to find it,
I did tell them that I ride semi aggressive and would be bikepacking, I
just don’t do any big jumps. They still told me Susie at my weight. So I’d
imagine there was some other factors for that break. But I guess I’d be
crazy loaded if I got over it 200 total with me and my camp gear.
I can
Originally it was 160 pounds, one of the main reasons I didn't jump on the
first batch. Over six foot that was a very low weight limit and it made me
nervous. Somewhat Ironically, photos of this exact bike made me think,
actually I'd be fine.
I rode down the stairs to the underpass on the
>From the product copy at Rivbike:
"It’s like the Gus but for riders under 205 pounds and who promise to ride
them with loads of 25lbs or less, and no jumps or canyon-crossings."
The original weight max was even lower, that bike isn't intended to do what
that rider was doing.
Joe Bernard
Wow! I’d fully expect the top tube to fail first. When I called Riv, I was
recommended the Susie at my 170lb weight. I did fail to mention that I tow
my daughter in a burley trailer, I was just excited by the bike. 30lbs
would be a lot of gear for me on the bike, but I guess I better not get
None of the comments mentioned any specifics, and I didn't pose the
question. The Reddit poster isn't the Susie owner though. I also think it's
a weird break, but I know basically nothing about what makes a frame break.
Paul
On Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 12:52:00 PM UTC-5 Wesley wrote:
> Huh, I
Huh, I wonder what happened! Reddit jumbles the comments based on upvotes,
so it's pretty tough to find information. Do you know how he broke the
downtube? It seems weird to me (not a frame maker, designer, nor engineer)
that it broke in the middle rather than near one end.
On Tuesday, July 5,
