Well in feet and inches I'd say I'm more like 6' 0.6'' and 34.6' inseam.

Thanks for your observations, It already makes me think the 56cm LHT would be small (and yes, I already did think it could be). I'll still go and ride it to see if the toptube length is closer than the other bikes length. The other bike has a sloping top tube and I don't know if I like it as much and if it's practical at some point.

I'd love to get a new LHT but unfortunately for us in Quebec, Canada, they sell for alot more than in the US even with the 2 currencies being creally close at times. I still wonder why it's that way. You guys get it at a good price and we have to pay close to 500 more for it wich brings the bike close to Marinoni's Turismos, Trek's 520's, Cannondale Tourings, etc. So the choice becomes alot more complicated and I don't have all that money considering I need racks, panniers, shoes, pedals and some other little accessories. I need to keep some dough to actually be touring (and get back to studies) at some point!

Thanks again and keep the advice coming, it'S always appreciated for us rookies!