Originally Posted by jimx200
Thanks guys....sometimes I get tempted and blinded by savings and later realize the mistake. I cannot affor a $2500. mistake, so I'll search for a Italian road bike at a good LBS. Thanks again.
A 58 would likely be considered small for your size. But some guys on this board would ride that size bike with a long stem. I am about your size and prefer a bigger bike. I love how comprehensive the Colnago sizing chart is...the best out there. Their bikes have medium sized steerer tubes and a relatively short top tube consistent with Italian bike heritage. I prefer the latter but not the steerer tube length. If you want a great frame for half the price, look at Bianchi. Roughly the same height to length ratio as Colnago with a bit longer steerer tube per frame size which will get the bars up a bit closer to the seat for long legged guys like you and me. If you want to race and can stand the paint jobs and price, buy a Colnago.
George