Quote Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl
Be very carefull about this. I looked up the frame geometries of the 54 cm bikes and the top tube is 55 cm! That is *very long*. I am 5 ft 4 with a 30.5" inseam and am best fit on bikes with a 73 STA and 48-49 cm top tube.

You bring up a good point. The reach is a little long. I only notice it when I stretch out to the hoods. Being in the drops is very comfortable however and that's where I spend most of the time now.

However, the stoker compartment on our tandem is about the same size as your ideal bike and I feel like a pretzil! So much so that we have a custom tandem on order.

Carrie Anne you may want to consider the Legolas. It is essentially the same geometry as a Rambouillet, slightly lighter tubing. The 53 is what I am getting as my new Double Century bike. It has a 54 cm top tube. If the frame is unpainted, you can choose your color.

V.