Originally Posted by
aaronglawrence
How much of a stickler should I be about frame size? Will going down the 2 cm really be an issue, or is this something that can easily be adjusted through saddle height, stem size/angle, etc? Is there any reason it would make more sense to go up a bit in frame size to 58?
If 54 is really the best size for you, then a 52 is a much better compromise than a 58, by far, although 54 is ideal. A slightly smaller frame will be lighter and stiffer, and, also, in this case, it'll be closer to idea.