Originally Posted by humbug
thanks, guys. all great insights. i guess the question for me is: is it acceptable for me to get a frame that is somewhat on the small side but which is otherwise exactly what i am looking for in a bike (in terms of price, material, etc.), or am i better off trying to find something that is exactly in my size?
You opened this thread to get advice and you have got it from various sources. As far as I can see there has been no bad advice given; so now it’s time to take all these opinions and from that form your own opinion. It’s decision time.