cafewanda, I did the same, despite having a very high bar and saddle, it's much more comfortable.
I need a 57cm seat tube, but required a stupidly short top tube of 53/54cm (with 90-100mm stem).
I notice that the Specialized bicycle are pretty good for being able to ride a bicycle one size smaller without a silly amount of stem height, the Allez and the Secteur (as well as the Dolce with it's slightly shorter TT) is worth checking out.
cafewanda, I did the same, despite having a very high bar and saddle, it's much more comfortable.
I need a 57cm seat tube, but required a stupidly short top tube of 53/54cm (with 90-100mm stem).
I notice that the Specialized bicycle are pretty good for being able to ride a bicycle one size smaller without a silly amount of stem height, the Allez and the Secteur (as well as the Dolce with it's slightly shorter TT) is worth checking out.