I’d thoroughly recommend an Alpine, I’m 6′ 1″ too and can get mine to fit well enough for long rides albeit the long seatpost looks odd.
Only problem is availability, had the last 17/23 from Mike back in December and don’t know when the next batch is due in so it’d be worth dropping him a line.
Mk2 Alpines should be back in stock September/October.
Ok the frame looks like the thing I am looking for, what size would you recommend? I want to be able to climb on it in the french alps (4-5 hours uphill) but I will compromise climbing ability for the downhill ride. Would the 15.5 be too small?
Yep. 15.5″ Alpine would probably be too small for you if you want to ride it up as well as down. Sounds like you’re not in a rush though, so maybe you’ll still be in the market for a frame when the new Alpines arrive.