Thanks for all the replies. I just took my 04 poprad home yesterday. I ended up getting fitted and the 52cm was indeed spot on. The 55cm did not provide necessary clearance in the stand over area. I am planning on keeping it all stock including the tires. My wife is getting a trek 1500 road bike and I think the knobbies may even us as she is a bit slower than me. Once she starts getting faster, I will change out the tires or get a second set of wheels. In the short riding I did yesterday, I can already tell I made a good choice and a happy addition to my bike stable. Thanks.