Its been about a month since i checked in on this thread ---

but as an epilogue, i ordered a medium Yeti SB-95 with a 1x10 shimano drivetrain ---- i talked to as many people as i could who were my height or close to it ---

Its about a 2 week build/delivery time , so i will check back in after the first ride or two --- i am hoping that the weather will cooperate and get above 20 degrees in that time frame while i am waiting -- LOL