Originally Posted by Campag4life

I will dissent a bit from the others. Its never a good idea to deviate from what you know your best frame size to save a buck.
Also...the only guys who pay retail for bike parts are those willing to do so...smart bike buyers don't.
My advice is never compromise on the most important thing in any bike purchase...the fit.
Tight standover isn't the end of the world but if you know your proper size is one size smaller than what you buy, you will end up selling the frame
sooner anyway.
My opinion only and others may disagree.
Cheers.