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@kaaaaaaandries
Haha, yeah apologies for the confusion.
I'm 5'10" and always thought that a bike around 56cm was ideal for me but then I tried 56cm with short stem and found that more comfortable. Before that tthough, I had all those other bikes I mentioned above which ranged from 57cm to 60cm.. In fact I think the first roadie I bought, a Falcon of some sort, was 60cm and I just soldier'd on with no seatpost showing. All part of the learning curve I guess and will also explain the reason for my ruined Brooks B17 from all the movement when pedalling!
It was only in August last year that I bought the Dawes above and found out that actually I'm prolly more suited to 54cm with a human sized stem.
The best of the bunch - Ribble made from Columbus SL and Shimano 105SC, Mavic Open Pro 4cd wheels, Rolls saddle. Very nice although on one ride out to Ringwood I couldnt feel my penis I was that stretched out! Was only about 15 miles out too..
It's in a good place now though...
http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/ribble-57cm-dream-bike-no1-19933