cg5154, I've done a bit of checking, given the price point you gave, and your stature - the best I could find that fit your spec, was the Giant Bowery. It comes in an XS (extra small) size, wheras the Pinnacle comes in a Small, and thats it. I've got one of these, but bigger, and I love it, but another newbie just tried one and didnt like the width of the alu tubing. He had a preference for slim steel, so it wasn't for him. Thats the best I could do. I know Cannondale do a very small size in female frames, but I couldn't find the frame on its own, and the complete bikes are expensive.
cg5154, I've done a bit of checking, given the price point you gave, and your stature - the best I could find that fit your spec, was the Giant Bowery. It comes in an XS (extra small) size, wheras the Pinnacle comes in a Small, and thats it. I've got one of these, but bigger, and I love it, but another newbie just tried one and didnt like the width of the alu tubing. He had a preference for slim steel, so it wasn't for him. Thats the best I could do. I know Cannondale do a very small size in female frames, but I couldn't find the frame on its own, and the complete bikes are expensive.