Originally Posted by
RobbieTunes
I'm with Bikedued. I'm 5'6" on a good day. Every LBS thinks I should ride a 52-54.
I ride a 60x63 labeled '88 carbon frame 60% of the time, a couple of 58's, and the rest 56's.
I simply don't stand over the frame. If I'm straddling the bike, I'm either moving or waiting at a stoplight, one leg down, the other up on a raised pedal. I simply don't have time to "stand over."
If you like that bike, ride it like you stole it, and don't worry about it.
I'm only 5'8 and have been riding a Nishiki that is way way too large for me. It's at least a 60 if not bigger. I have to do the same exact thing. Either I pull off a trackstand or have one foot grounded and other foot on a raised pedal. No way I can stand over it even tippey toed.
Ricebowl, 1/2 inch clearance sounds good to me and it seems you're head over heels with the bike so keep it
