Hi - I'm new to Team Estrogen Discussions, and am looking for a little advice.

At Christmas time I was lucky enough to rent a Specialized Safire Expert in Sedona for a few days. I loved how comfortable it was, enjoyed the upright position and found I had a lot of confidence.

I have noticed that there are 08 closeouts of the S Works at really great prices. I would like to replace my much-loved-but-very-tired 12 year old Marin Mount Vision Pro and so am thinking of splashing out on the purchase.

Unfortunately the bike shops nearby do not keep Safires in stock so they need to order from Specialized as a special order "sight unseen". I would be grateful for thoughts on size. I am 5'5" and pretty average in arms and leg length. In Sedona I rode a Small and It felt great. However, my 17" Marin is much longer - significantly longer than the Medium Safire.

I was able to test a small Myka at the bike shop and that felt very small and cramped. I feel like a Medium Safire should be right - but I'm puzzled that the Small was fine when I rode it on vacation.

So I wondered if any Safire owners could give size thoughts for someone of a fairly average 5'5".

Thanks very much for your help!