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Old 09-19-14 | 11:17 AM
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MattoftheRocks
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sl, 631, etc. above 63cm frames

Hi guys and gals of CV, this is my first post over here. I recently wrecked and am doing a bit of homework on potentially stepping up from my last ride, a tange 900 Shogun 500 tourer made ss and despite being a 63cm, having the seatpost and stem maxxed out. It was the closest to a proper fitting bike I've yet owned. I have some looong legs and would like something better than your common 531 schwinn or tange 900 japanese made bike (although my last one was nice). I am considering eliminating the inside-rust gamble and getting a wabi special plus a dirt drop type stem, but I really would prefer something that has the skinny tubes and stem that I'm used to and rides somehow better than my shogun. Did any companies do production runs of xxl bikes with high-end tubing? If so, what models should I be keeping an eye out for?

Also, I've read of weight limits on some tubesets like Tange Prestige. Despite my height, I'm usually only 175lbs, now after four months of couch/bed rest following the accident I'm up to 200. Should I even be considering higher end tubes or just stick with 531 and 900/mangalloy/mangalight (am I wasting my effort googling site:craigslist...)?
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