Originally Posted by
uncrx2003
I would do a fit calculator at competitive cyclist to give you a ballpark estimate if they don't have your size in the store. The fit calculator was great for me when I bought my bike from CC. I'm guessing you'll prob be around 54-56 depends on what type of riding you'll be doing.
I would start with ^. I bought a Scott CR1 Elite from REI and I didn't bother even asking about a fit since I wasn't too confident in any advice they'd give. I told the salesman that I wasn't sure of the size and he actually recommended that I buy two and return the one, I didn't want. I'm sure that his supervisor wouldn't have been happy hearing that.
BTW, REI provides a lifetime warranty, which is nice because the Scott warranty is only 3-5 years.
I'm 5'9.5" with long legs. The Competitive Cyclist calculator suggested a 52, bought I got a 54 and I'm happy with it.