I run a 56 in women's and a 17.5 if I remember right so no one has that size in women's on the floor. I did try out a Dolce, but it was too small.

My LBS has a Madone 4.7 that is my size on the floor but I haven't tried it. I need to take my daughter's bike in to get the brake fixed so I'll try it out.

DH did say I could do this ONLY if I was truly certain of what I want as this would be the last bike EVER.

What I didn't know is how fast my confidence/speed would rise in 6 weeks when I bought a basic bike or how much I'd truly love cycling.

I'll try out the Madone 4.7 and the Dolce tomorrow. I really don't want to spend that much as a beginner, but hate to regret it as well.