So it's new bike time for me because the bike I have now was bought when I was 15 and at 30, well, I'm not quite the same shape or size I used to be. I've been going around to all the LBSes in the metro area and I have to say I've been less than impressed. Out of 9 bike shops, only 2 gave me any serious effort at all. The rest of them basically said "You don't fall into one of our sales boxes so I'm not wasting my time trying to help you". Screw 'em. The two shops that were helpful were able to eventually put me on bikes that were kinda-ok but not quite right.

Here's the problem: I'm 6'1" and weigh 285lbs. However, when measured properly for cycling, I have a 30.5" inseam. That means I've got little stubby legs and a great big long torso and arms. Needless to say, I'm getting screwed trying to find a frame that has a low enough stand-over height that I can get on the damned thing while having a long enough top tube that I don't feel like I'm riding a clown bicycle. Add to it asking for things like rack braze-ons and it all goes pear shaped at most stores.

So, what I need out of a bike:
1) Can straddle it safely (seems to be a standover height of about 31")
2) Long enough top tube to feel ok (effective top tube length in the 570mm/22.5" range)
3) Upright-ish seating position due to having a bad back

Things I'd like but accept I may have to compromise on:
4) 700c wheels with clearance to run a 700x40c (and obviously things smaller as well)
5) Steel frame
6) mounting points for both cantilever brakes and disc brakes

You guys got any ideas?