Originally Posted by newenglandbike

Count me as just another who prefers the look of frames his size (62-64cm in my case) BUT, what I think is even more important is how the bike is set up. Things such as saddle setback, bar height, bar angle etc. contribute more to how 'off' or 'right' a bike looks. I don't like the look of too much seatpost or too much stem showing. I'd almost rather see the saddle shoved all the way down, and stem likewise, than a bike that is (what I think to be) clearly too small for the rider. Again this is just personal preference I suppose, and in no way do I expect other people to appreciate the way I like my bike's set up.