Recommendations for a small touring bike

[Littlerider]

I'm 5'2 and have determined that the 48" in many touring bike brands is too big. I'm wondering if I should be looking at a different style of bike which is not strickly touring as I'll be credit card touring and the load will be light.

My next option to try is the Surly LHT in a 46, which one of the bike stores is going to assemble for me.

Looking for suggestions,
Thanks...

[indysteel]

Would a size 47 in the Jamis Aurora fit you?

[BodhiTree]

Here's a 4'11" woman's review of the Surly Long Haul Trucker
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...g+haul+trucker

[Savra]

Surly! Surly! Surly! I am not the least bit bias. PS - I'm 5'2" and that size fits me too.

[Kathi]

I'm 5'2" (almost) and do touring with organizations that sag my gear. I built a custom road bike and use it for all my riding, including tours. Unless you're planning on sagging your own gear a good fitting road bike will work. I really appreciate the lightness of my frame on a 70 mile day.

[Littlerider]

I'm 5'2" (almost) and do touring with organizations that sag my gear. I built a custom road bike and use it for all my riding, including tours. Unless you're planning on sagging your own gear a good fitting road bike will work. I really appreciate the lightness of my frame on a 70 mile day.

Kathi, what are you riding and what is it made of. I've been told that for long rides that I'm going to want steel.