Yeh, the reach difference between 50/52 is minimal, the 50 would give me a bit more adjustment on cockpit height and a few mm less reach, the 52 gives a standard 73 degree head angle as opposed to the slightly awkward 72 on the 50. To be honest either would probably fit me with 5-10mm difference in stem length.
As the geo charts have historically not been too accurate, you may end up with a steeper head angle than expected anyway... @svendhöek measured his accurately and it was something like 74 or 75.
Ah ok, good to know. I'll hold out for a 50 then, as I'm not particularly precious about buying new where my bikes are co I'd be happy with a used frame but 50's aren't so common so may end up just buying one, especially for the money you can't really go wrong.
Yeh, the reach difference between 50/52 is minimal, the 50 would give me a bit more adjustment on cockpit height and a few mm less reach, the 52 gives a standard 73 degree head angle as opposed to the slightly awkward 72 on the 50. To be honest either would probably fit me with 5-10mm difference in stem length.