Originally Posted by theranman

The dealer said they recently picked up the Jamis line, and only had one 59cm Aurora in stock when I called a month ago. I then asked them to order me a 53cm, which they were happy to do. When I told them that my other friends had crapped out, they said that they had intended to order a complete size run anyway, and had not ordered for them specifically. They're a new mom & pop store in a trendy neighborhood in Chicago, and seem very nice. We've actually exchanged 8 or so emails, so I'd like to help them out. It's just that I don't wanna feel like I'm getting nickel and dimed when I'm paying full price in the dead of winter, and I also don't want to feel like I'm nickel and diming them either. That's why I'm asking your opinions, which I deeply appreciate btw. Heck, they might even feel that a 50cm is more appropriate for me.

Is an 80mm stem really that short, considering that the 53 and 55cm's come with a 100cm? Also, it's kinda nice that the 53cm gives me a 3/4" taller head tube, which lets me have higher handlebars.