Originally Posted by
rootboy
While I'm loath to disagree with a guy who is much more knowledgable than I am, I agree with you. A bike with a 1 to 2 inch standover height is way too small for me. IMO. But then, I grew up in a different era( though the same as Chas, roughly) and got used to a sort of "French fit".
BTW. I've lost an inch too. You and I must be about the same era.
I agree about disagreeing with posters that are probably much more knowledgeable than I am. The Trek 400 I have is a 54, and while I have the contact points set up very close to the Raleigh, it still feels small to me. And yes, I would guess we are about the same "vintage".
I find the comparative frame drawings that iab posted to be rather interesting!