I do agree that a 56 frame is way to big for my size. I actually do clear the top bar. Yes, I'm one of those women with extremely long limbs and close to no torso. There's just one more store that I need to check out to see if they might have a CrossCheck or a Volpe in my size. Given that these were just test drives I had to make due with what the LBS had at hand.

One of you mentioned a "slightly steeper HT" I don't have all the lingo down just yet. What does that mean?

Keep me posted on the "Masi Speciale CX" I've not seen any of the store's here carry that brand. Looks like it's in the same class as the Volpe and the crosscheck.