i agree w/ babcockp, its different from person to person because of inseam length. I would also suggest going to the LBS and try out some different bikes just to get a solid idea of the size.

I'm 5'5'' with a standover of just about 29'', i didnt go to a LBS for a fitting, i just did alot of research (on this forum) and measured my inseam over and over just to make sure it was correct. and i took my chances and bought the 47cm (w/ a standover of about 29'') kilo tt stripper and it fits beautifully. i would go w/ the 53cm in your case. good luck dude!

STOP. This year old, dead thread was started by someone with 1 post. And now a year later, resurected by, someone else as their first post. The thread with 300+ pages is where this drivel needs to be.