Cheers for the replies, yeah the stem is hella short, I can get an onof 30mm stem (mondrakers use them and have similar geo) and might do it. If I have to live with the large its not the end of the world, it's probably gonna be a large with the seat jammed all the way forward or a medium with the seat pushed back a bit anyway. Just thought ide put it out there and see what happens. Either way I test rode a heap of bikes and the konas for me were the most fun mtb's I have ridden, if anyone's considering buying one ide recommend it. just check the size first!