After doing alot of fettling on the Dawes Galaxy I finally got take it for a test ride. I may have underestimated the size of the frame, which measures about 23-24" crank-to-top of seatpost depending on how you look at it. The top tube is probably too high, as it just touches the crotch. I'm starting to think re-framing this project might be good, especially since this frame isn't the greatest shape anyways.
It would be good to stick with English so that most parts will swap over. If I'm looking for a new frame, how should I expect it to be measured?