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@smaryka
Can't give you many tips on fixed/SS brakes for smaller hands because I've got bullhorns and bar-end brake levers on mine. But on my road bikes I use compact shallow-drop bars which makes more a difference to being able to reach the brakes than the brakes themselves imo. You can get shims for Shimano brakes that bring the levers closer to the bar, but seeing as you don't have a need for STIs, not sure what you can use instead.
My brake drop measures about 50mm so I guess that sound about right.