I'm only 5'0" as well. I ended up purchasing a Specialized Vita Comp in an XS frame, which fit me better than the Trek frame, which wasn't as small. It's a hybrid, but more towards a road bike in terms of stiffness of frame, carbon fork and wheels. I'm having some issues with numbness in my hands and tingling even when wearing gel filled half gloves, but that might be an issue with my neck and a pinched nerve, so it's not something I'm attributing to the straight handlebars (yet). I will be having my LBS re-evaluate my position to make sure.