I would say for sure. 34 inseam is not crazy long. A M/L FAT frame fits 6-6’2” and a L 6’2” upwards. XLs typically 6’4” + FATs always tended to have longer top tubes, so depending on the year and whether its sus corrected or not guys over 6ft typically can get away with m/l or L frames.
It sold to a experienced FAT owner/restorer for a high price. Its a lovely piece of very very rare early FAT history. Look out for an amazing resto at some point 😉
Stinger.
Love the colour 😎 Not sure exactly which fork you have but these guys are good for replacing elastomers.
https://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/
Failing that a Manitou 3/4 fork from that era would work well as they match the geometry and new elastomers are easy to come by. A good bike shop...
I have no doubt the new FAT Ti frames are absolute top quality. Chris Chance always has been an OCD perfectionist. I had a good look at pics of the welds. The few reviews I have seen on FB have been singing their praises. Carbon does nothing for me and wont last the test of time either. These...
Its a softer ride than my 94 Ti but sublime with the Morati Ti forks. Its like they were made for this frame. Salsa Ti seatpost, Moots Ti bars and a Ti stem finish things off with a lovely supple but rigid ride. Love this bike.
Specs -
Saratoga made 97 Ti frame in M/L
Morati Ti forks 415mm A-C...
Agreed, the ride quality is surreal. I have a Ti fork, stem, bars and seatpost on mine and there really is no need for suspension. Perfect handling and so comfortable to ride.
“The ride quality of the box crown is what sets it apart from all other rigid forks of its era. The road blades give it a suppleness and the straight stance gives it the needed tire clearance and surefootedness that others tried to match but never could”
That just sums up FATs and their...
This gives an idea of serials, only one 93 WL on the list though.
http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Fat_Chance.html
Mine is a 94 X serial and maybe an ex FCC staff bike according to our resident legend IROBOT.
Wicked Lites are pretty rare. I hope you still have the original unicrown fork. I ride my 94 WL a lot. Such a comfortable great handling steel classic.
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