thanks for the feedback and the questions:
Size? XL - I have not sat on a ridley to see how it measures up to me, but the numbers tell me I will be in the range for a great fit. Also the previous owner was 6'5" so hence the stacked tube and extreme height on the post.
Ride? it is in route to me as we speak. these pics are of the bike at it's current home In Chicago.
Peddles and saddle not included in the deal. I will add my brooks imperial. I am going to upgrade from SPDs to SPD-SLs or Look (daddy gets a new pair of shoes)
first group rides scheduled for march 22 and April 5 (Tour De Charlotte (this one is a maybe) and Coastal Carolina in Oriental)