Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
the frustration i have had with Italian bikes is that they don't make bikes that fit smaller women very well.
That's funny, because the Italian cycling CLOTHING certainly seems to be made for tiny women!

If you have fit issues, have you considered custom?
Parlee, Calfee, IF, Seven, Crumpton, KirkLee.....loads of custom houses out there that will build you just the bike you want - and need.