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ladies tend to have longer legs for their height c0mpared to men, a 56cm isn't really that big at all for 173cm and would have being the default size BITD and a 56cm with a sloping top tube would be more than practical in this instance IMHO.
There's nothing wrong with having a small amount of post showing (as per the riders bike in the opening post) and a slightly larger frame means the front end will be easier to attain a more relaxed position hence longer head tubes on modern 'endurance' type frames.
I ride a 62cm traditional diamond frame as well as a 60cm CF and I'm 'only' 5ft 11 with a 32.5" IL.
As you say, everyone is different, just think dismissing larger frames on the back of what others ride is silly, especially considering the pink frame isn't exactly small.
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chez_jay
No, but 56cm is pretty big for 173cm. I'm male and 2cm shorter, but ride a 51 (longish top tube, 53?) and 52. Everyone's different of course but maybe have a go with an online fit calculator, e.g. Canyon have one which takes inseam and arm length into account.