Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
thanks guys, good info
so how do I compare this bike with other bikes? or determine if I need a bigger frame?
Many bike company sites will cite the top tube length as if it were horizontal (like your GT's), just have to guess a little bit on the seat tube lengths and how different companies arrive at their numbers.
Determine if you need a bigger frame by seeing if that stem or seatpost is out past its minimum insertion point. If either one is, consider getting a bigger frame.