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Very small world and yes, the hunt goes on! I hope you got what you needed.
The problem with needing a small frame is that so few bike shops have any in stock. And I know they can order them in but I don't feel entirely comfortable since I'm not sure exactly what I want. If I knew I was 90% likely to buy it, that's would be OK. BC were brilliant today in tweaking a Specialised for me and aside from the thumb pain from the brakes, it is the best I've found so far. It's just that hurting using the brakes is kinda major!
Thanks cafewanda - I'll take a look at the Trek and the Fuji (not too bothered about 650c wheels). I've got a test ride booked on Monday for a 15" 7.7fx (I'm currently on a 15" 7.3fx) which has mostly road components and I'll see how that feels. I'm not dead-set on getting a road bike - it's just that so many people have told me that I should get a road bike over another hybrid that I feel that I've got to give it a fair chance.