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Old 01-22-14 | 07:01 AM
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Koldun
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From: Voskresensk, Russia

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Extralarge rider

Hi everyone,

I have a question about large rider. A man is very large- 195cm and 186 kg, and he wants a commuter frame. Has anybody done something like that?

Are standard 650b or 29er wheels like http://www.wiggle.co.uk/miche-xm-402...disc-wheelset/ or http://www.wiggle.co.uk/hope-hoops-p...29er-wheelset/ strong enough? Or maybe custom built 700c commuter wheel set with 36 spokes will be enough?

My suggested tube set is Nova 29er oversized tubes (37 HT, 38 DT6, 31,7 TT, 31,8 DT), tandem CS, Nova disk brake FB and 19mm SS. Or maybe anybody can advice me manufacturer, who makes oversized tandem steel tubes?
Here, in Europe, I asked Columbus and Dedacciai, and they can't offer anything..
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