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I want to start a discussion about bike fittings for women as I often have issues making my bikes fit for my smallish stature and proportions. It would be good to hear others' experiences and solutions. [I'm 5'5" with legs disproportionately long for my back and really small hands!]
I've just bought a stock Surly Steamroller (49cm), the same size frame as the Wilier I had been Bike Fit(ted) to last year. (Steamroller is from - http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/21273/Surly_Steamroller_Bike_2010 - really good deal imho).
Though the frame on the Surly is a near perfect fit, I am now having to play around with different stem and handlebar options as it came with a 40cm bars with a massive reach and a 10cm stem. I'm going to ride it on the hoods (have already stuck on some Sram brake levers) and as it is, the stretch is just too much.
When I bought the Wilier my local bike shop swapped the handlebars for women specific WSD Bontrager bars, which sadly don't seem to be made any longer. So I can't get those.
So, after a fair amount of research I have now ordered a Thomson Elite X2 Road Stem at 70mm from Rutland Cycling and a 3T Ergo NovaPro Alloy Road Handlebar at 38cm (I like the thick 'egg shaped' top bar) from Wiggle to reduce the length and drop.
Will see how it goes...