Originally Posted by
mike868y
It is measured as a size 42cm (very compact geo though), and I am 5'2". I went w/ 700cc wheels for ease of wheel upgrades, tires, tubes and the likes. Very little issue w/ tire overlap. I like the bike, fits me well.
We're about the same height (my bike is a 43cm Trek 2.1 fwiw). Have you ridden any bikes with 650c wheels? If so, did you notice a significant difference in handling? I'm thinking my next bike will have 700c wheels too based on the frame/wheel/tire selection.