another thing ... dont worry about bike weight ... i got a lecture from Kim Johnson many years ago when i wanted to spend a small African fortune on a Trek Madone .. he asked me why i wanted it over my alu bike. i told him i wanted to save weight on the bike. his response was "lose another 10kgs and save yourself 50k" couldn't argue with his logic.
i am 6.5 and same weight. I ride a jamis 61cm carbon with campag scirocco wheels, it is bulletproof, light and very fast. Alu frames are great, look for a Trek 62/63. the Merida 59cm can also work with tweaking and are great buys. good luck bud
Guys if you understand the simple mechanics of smoking you will be done with it for life. It is a simple addiction and needs to be treated as such. Know the every time you light up to relax, actually makes your aniexty worse as the second you put that smoke out, your Body immediately starts freaking out wanting to replenish its nicotine supply. It's is a vicious circle of crap. Been smoke free for 5 years and it is the best thing I have ever done. Fight it hard and forget the silly cravings. Good luck to everyone beginning their smoke free lives
