I usuall ride a 54 to 57cm. i am 5'11" . I got a rare 49Cm hybrid trek I really like. I got a seat (brooks) with a long rail so the seat could be moved back quite a bit. . That gave me proper distance from bars. Moved seat up in height and the bike works for me. Because its hybrid, I'm in the upright position anyway so length of top bar being shorter doesn't bother me. I am keeping my eyes open for a larger one, but for now it works great.