Well Wanderer, first off the web site shows the large frame and I have the med. and I have a long torso with short legs and when I have someone fit me at bike shops they all say go for the larger frame and keep the seat low for overall better fit, I know the front wheel is closer to the peddals and hit my shoe in slow tight turns (with my foot in the correct place) and the other bikes that I've test road have more distance in that area,