Can't Decide!

[Kelly728]

I guess a 52 wouldn't be outrageous for a 5'3" person, but yowza! I have short legs and a short torso and my 48 fits me perfectly (but it's not WSD, so that might make a diff). I've ridden a 47 and have a 49 touring bike that's a bit big. I only wish I had the length to ride a 52- it would've made buying a bike allow me so many more choices.

I have over a 31" inseam so basically no torso.

Thanks salsa, I'll look around and see what I can find. I'd rather not lay out any more money (aka after this bike I won't have any money!) but this is getting difficult.

Oak- The seat tube on the 50cm was raised to the point where it was quite a bit above the handlebar stem. The 52cm was level with the handlebars. Maybe I was more comfortable because it was more upright?