Originally Posted by
ejewels
Yeah it's tough because with mountain bikes, I'm usually in between a M or L. When I saw they make a M/L I figured it would be perfect! Then I looked at the geometry and size guide and realized I'm now in between M and M/L. Good times.
Medium. You are not 'between sizes' in the Defy; you fit squarely on a Medium -- that's why it 'felt good riding it'. Remember too that cycling inseam (inside leg length) is measured without shoes, so at 5'9ish height with a 32" (your first post) or so cycling inseam you should and could be fit perfectly on a Medium.