Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Probably the large. It's the equivalent of a 54cm bike. I think the medium will be too small at 49 cm. Is there anyway you can test ride one of the European Cannondale touring bikes? The frames are the same as the US ones in terms of sizing.
Thanks for your advice! I just spoke some more with the LBS in Florida, and he seems to think the Large would be better for me as well. I've been to every bike shop in Paris (where I'm currently living) and none has a touring bike in stock.
Okay, now I'm heavily leaning towards the large -- hope I can straddle the thing...