Originally Posted by
SurferRosa
My bike frames have gotten larger by one or two sizes as I've aged. In my younger years, I wanted to ride the smallest size in my range thinking that, well, they're lighter or more agile. Now, I realize it's more about comfort to be able to stay in the saddle for hours. A taller/longer frame is simply more comfortable on the roads. I used to ride 56. My most recent keeper is labeled a 59, but the top tube is 57.5.
That right there ^ for me as well. Especially when we're talking about compact (S,M, ML & L) style frame. The older I get, the more stack I want, especially using a carbon fork/steerer. I don't want a pile of spacers under the stem or a +17 stem standing at attention just to get my saddle to bars @ 2.5 to 3.5cm difference.