I liked Trek back in the day, even though I ended up with not one, but TWO bikes from them that Did Not Fit.

However if you don't have a problem riding a "men's" frame, they made good bikes.

For awhile I was being told (by Trek) that most of their frames were being made in China, but apparently that is no longer the case. I've noticed at least a couple of manufacturers who were having frames made in China have switched back to US manufacturing facilities. Probably due to quality issues, as I have heard about things like ugly welds and cracks developing in head tubes, etc.

You might consider a Trek, if the frame is not made in China.