thanks for the reply.
im on a search to get a rear brake and correct lever (scr-5 and scx-5 combo looks like)...know of any place i can source this out, or someone selling?

i will be swapping out the stem, its too tall for me, and since i dont plan on going offroad i dont think i need it.
tires as well, they are too fat and big for me too, id like to get some smaller ones (friend recommended me some, hes been running them for few seasons and likes them, http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...3_20000_400235).

and yeah, i do sit that far, ive been comfy for past thousand or so miles before the weather got crappy here in IL....