Originally Posted by
creativepart
One thing though, I'm 6' 1" (230 lbs) with a 32" inseam and I wouldn't fit on a 56 cm frame. I'm on a 58 cm frame. I know we're all different and all, but I'm only an inch taller than you and your legs are longer. Are you sure you got a proper fit? That's a pretty important 2 cm difference in frame sizing.
Just to address a common misconception...
Fit can be adjusted +/- at least 1, and maybe 2 whole sizes. Longer or shorter stem, 7 vs 14 degree stem, flipped up or down, seat back or forward, and raised or lowered.
SIZE can be approximate or even off by 1 or 2 sizes, and still FITTED perfectly.