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It is a 56cm yeah.
That's a 100mm +/- 6 stem on there now.
There is a big difference to the current build in a few respects but it is certainly the case that I wanted something more compact this time.
I've done a little comparison in the attached photo (the SystemSix measurements in red and the highlighted measurements are those that were taken during my bike fit/will remain the same).
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I had a bike fit on it and, with the correct components, it has ended up being set up fine (shortish stem, saddle right forward and almost no seat post) and is comfortable BUT it is too big yes.
It isn't 'massive' though.
The SystemSix was my first ever road bike and I learned several lessons from the process of buying & building up and the bike itself but it has been really good to me and served its purpose well.