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An update to this thread.
On Wednesday 27 March I headed out to Islabikes to test ride their Luaths. Even though I figured the Luath small was the right fit I rode the large first. I want a 700c bike I can use on long rides and put larger tyres on for the winter commute.
I'm so used to riding with 650c wheels that the Luaths looked huge but felt great once ridden. The top tube on the large was too high for me re standover height, but the reach was ok. I wasn't too stretched out. Arms/shoulders and back felt fine.
When I got on the small, it confirmed what I'd guessed before the visit. That size is right for me, especially the length of the top tube and standover height. When I eventually purchase the small, I may change the stem and will definitely change the saddle.
It's a compact 16 speed and my current roadbike is a compact 18 speed, but I'll ride it for a while and canvass opinions before making any changes. I was so excited with the feel of the Luath small that I completely forgot about riding the Benin 29 smal, just because.
My aim is to get the Luath small before the end of the summer. Fingers crossed.