I have to make that same decision with these measurements:
Inseam: 92
Trunk: 68
Forearm: 39
Arm: 73
Knee: 67cm
L. Left: 63/64
Sternel: 159cm
Height: 192cm
Thing is, as far as I understand a cyclocross has to be a little more agile than a race bike and with that mostly a little smaller than one.
I ride a 61cm sized road bike with a 59 to 60cm top tube. I feel comfy on it but I am aware that it’s a sportive long distance machine.
So according to Evans (https://static.evanscycles.com/production/pdf-media/sizing-table/Croix_De_Fer_2017_Geometry_Chart.pdf) the CdF model of 2017 has a good frame size of 58cm. That would fit me considering the frame has a little bit of a sloping geometry. The top tube length of 60,5cm is what concerns me a bit, as it’s quite long. Of course I could compensate with a shorter stem, but all in all I am not sure if a XL is just right, or a little too big.
What would you guys recommend to me regarding my measurements. Going with a XL or considering the smaller L version, that has a 55cm frame size, which really sounds small. Although the top tube length of the L (58cm) sounds ok.
Any help is highly appreciated.
robster