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Old 03-24-10 | 05:16 PM
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chrisp
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Small or Medium Ridley Noah?

I am thinking of buying a Ridley Noah. I am 6'1" tall (184.2cm) and have a 34 inch (86.4cm) inseam.
Currently I have ridden a 56cm Cannondale Caad 9 frame. I typically use a 120mm stem.
Is there anybody out there with similar experience on Noahs who has a similar size to me as to advise which direction to go?
I like a more compact feel for whatever it's worth. However-I am concerned there will not be enough seat mast for me on a small frame. They say on the Ridley site the small frame are 700mm uncut from center of BB to top, I'm not sure how much wiggle room I would have with the seat hardware and spacers to get it where I need it to be. Currently I use 175 cranks and center of pedal axle to top of saddle is 94.5cm.
I would assume there is enough play there. But don't want to run too small or be hitting my toes on the front tire when I'm turning.

Looking for the wisdom of the group to help me. Anybody in the same boat?
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