Originally Posted by
DropBarFan
I'm 5'11", same situation basically as phughes. Actually if I was to purchase again I might go for the 54cm frame which would allow to use a Thudbuster etc suspension seat-post. It's usually easy enough to get a longer stem & I figure that with the Trucker's generous fork rake, a 1" longer stem won't mess up the handling.
My situation.
I am 5'11" + and ride a 54cm LHT frame. With a Thudbuster.
As several people mentioned, a smallish frame can be extended somewhat with the seat post and headset spacers. More difficult to adjust a largish frame...