I'm 5'1" and took my brand new 2009 44cm Chili Con Crosso out for its maiden voyage today and it fit perfect! The standover is a little iffy, but I'll just have to avoid any sudden step downs. Otherwise, the bike rode great and overall handled better and was more comfortable than my XS road bike with 650cc wheels. I loved riding the 700cc wheels. They sucked up the bumps and hills on a 30 mile dirt road ride.

I guess time will tell, but I'm not sure I agree with the naysayers that say us vertically challenged folks have to ride 26" or 650 wheels.....