Found a mega deal in a niner rip 9, but they only have large in stock. I’m 5,11 in shoes, a smidge under without, however the size guide recommends that a large starts at 5’11. I like a long top tube/Xc feel but does anyone have any experience?

Looks like a pretty small “large” with 435mm reach (or 425mm with a longer fork).

I’m just shy of 6ft, ride a large version of the carbon jet, broadly the same as the current rip. It’s not that long in the front end. Long in the back, climbs like a beast. Great bike.