Help! – Cannondale Slate sizing dilemma

Hi,

First of all, appologies for yet another boring sizing post.

I have quite a nice dilemma!

I’ve fallen for the Cannondale Slate but i’m unsure about the size.

I took the Large for a spin yesterday and it was great (see pics)…

But the seat post was pretty high, and the postition felt a smidge aggressive.

The 2017’s are quite scarce at the moment, but I’ve found a company who can courier me an XL. This will involve al of the added faffing of taking delivery, building it up etc (admittedly fun), sending it back if it doesnt fit etc.

So I was hoping to turn to your goodselves to see what you thought of my position on the Large.

The chap at EVANS was kind enough to take a few snaps for me (comments of fit only please – I know that the chubby riders needs work!)

https://flic.kr/p/WaNtuV

https://flic.kr/p/W8pmwW

I’m a smidge under 6’2 with a 35″ inseam

I’ll be using the bike as a tourer/commuter/adventure bike.

Mainly on roads but with the occasional diversion on to tow-paths/fire roads.

My current bikes are 60″ Condor Fratello and a 61″ BMC – both of which I’m very happy with.

Thanks in advance, really looking forward to yout thoughts

Jim