Being short and having perused the menu intently over the years, I'd direct you to seriously consider: Burley LWB bikes, RANS Tailwind, and Bacchetta Giro (small). All of these are fast, relatively lightweight, and FUN. resale is good on all of them if you decide you don't like it.
The others you mentioned are fine too. It's rider preference and availability as well. I just don't like a heavy, cumbersome, slow bike myself and the rest that you listed fall into that category. Also, suspension is an added, unnecessary weight unless you are riding off road, as on a mountain bike trail, etc. OR have major back issues that needs suspension. It just really makes the bike heavy and less responsive.