I am a little worried about the crank size. I have ridden this bike in a large already, but not the 175mm crank. Not too sure the length of the one I rode, stock, whatever that is. Hopefully its not too big of a difference. Hopefully Derk can offer some advice.
I am just now getting into the sport. I love mountain biking, not affraid of dropping some coin there. I've ridden "some" road and just looking to get my own ride instead of borrowing. Hell, its time to make a splash. A rather big one at that.
Side note: I just cracked my NRS1 this past evening on an XC trail, not my idea of a fun walk/run back.
