Wanted: Decent geared road bike for around £250 (with a little wiggle space)

UPDATE. He's 6'2, or so he tells me. I'm 6'5 so to me there is 6'5 or 'short'

overall body length is not something you'd want to base your choice of size bike on if you're going to be spending at least 874 miles on it

check this instead: http://www.ehow.com/how_14104_determine-correct-frame.html