Originally Posted by
staehpj1
Not sure what size fits the OP, but didn't he say he thought a 19" frame fit him. That would make even the 54cm frame too big for him.
Personal preference, but most folks tour on way bigger frames than I would typically prefer and I definitely would not go with a bigger frame for touring myself. But I don't want my bars higher on my touring bike, preferring them a few inches below the saddle.
This is what he said on the first page You must have missed it.
Originally Posted by
PStephens
I used an online calculator and measured myself and got 56-57cm. I'm 6 feet and my leg length was about 33 inches.
At that height I would say a 58cm for a touring bike -but that is "off the cuff" shooting. I'm 5'9" and ride a 58cm touring (really should ride a 56cm) with a bike inseam of 33-1/2". I'm sue if his tailor inseam is 33" his bike inseam is about 2" longer than that. 54 is too short for me (it's what I CX to protect the balls) so I am pretty sure that 54 would be way too short for him.
For a touring rig a size too large isn't a bad idea. He'll be in the saddle for long hours usually and not getting on and off very often. Better to be a little roomy than crunched up on a too-small bike.