SRAM Red is amazing for small handed people. Love mine!!!!

Jodi

So glad you posted; my hands barely reach to shift and I thought I was the only one...

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DFL > DNF > DNS

SRAM.

Also R600 STI from Shimano.

Specialized has an insert that brings in the lever. Just go to a specialized dealer and try it out a Ruby. They are cheap.

http://www.specialized.com/...keLevers&eid=367

Don't those have an adjustable reach?

My old (2004) Ultegra levers have a shim in them to make them "women specific" but I think even Ultegra has gone away from that.

SRAM Red and the newer Rival (black) have adjustable reach
Shimano R700 come with shims like the Specialized rubber deals and I think the blades are a tad smaller.

The bars you use can help make the reach less as well.
Salsa Poco and the 3T ErgoNova is also a great help for this.