Cheers folks,
I have been on the phone to Condor this morning. They say the same about the sizing. However, that being said, the bike just feels too small. I'm meeting up with them next week to check.
The top tube is a good 5cm below my crotch when stood over the frame. When I'm riding it I feel confined and hunched-up. My weight feels like it's alll over the rear axle instead of feeling centred on the bike. Would anyone say that this concurrent with a bike that's too small? Or is this normal?
Looks wise, its a good 2-3 inches lower than my Audax bike and looks like a 24" BMX cruiser when compared to my other road frames. The top-tube doesn't look long enough and the seat post is like a drain-pipe.
I must say though, the guys at Condor are ace and not at all defensive. When I got into cycling I wasn't always happy with 'Condor-scending' but they appeared to have changed their attitude a long time ago, with the service now being most excellent indeed.