Originally Posted by jst0076
The info Jomax gave about top tube length is well worth remembering. I would much rather acheive my ideal reach by way of a long toptub combined with a short stem and standard seatpost. I don't want to have to use a long stem and a layback seatpost to get the ride position I want because of a short top tube.
Agreed
fit with the top tube length is most important. you can always adjust the seat up if the frame is a bit small. If the frame is a bit big, your standover height will be higher and you can't adjust that. If you are riding anything other than XC with it you want more than ample top tube clearance, clarance.