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I've currently got my heart set on a NS surge frame BUT they say that the 17 rides like 18.5 and the 15.5 rides like 17, this makes the 15.5 ideal BUT at about 5'11 I'm a touch worried that I won't be able to get the saddle to the correct height for day long jaunts. Will it be OK? Anyone have experiences in this area?
I have a 15.5" Dialled Alpine and can do 50 mile XC on it, (yes i know i am overbiked but waiting for the Prince Alberts to come back in stock 😉 ), with no ill effects. I am 5'7" so would think the bigger size would be better if you will be doing distance, but you would sacrifice be able to chuck it and yourself about on it. Send NS a email or something as im sure they will be able to give you the best advice.
I tried email NS but they haven't replied :/. I have a 18" 456 summer season atm and want something a bit smaller to make it easier to throw about a bit so something that rides like a 18.5 is out really!
Just get the 15.5" Surge, if you don't get on with just sell it and get something else 
Haha, I like your thinking! Just remembered that a mate has a 16" exalt so I might see if I can steal that for a day of riding 🙂