There's a woman's forum? If so, I qualify!
I actually test rode the Amira but it was a bit too aggressive for me. I'm thinking of going with the Ruby or a Jamis Xenith (thought I strongly prefer the look of the Ruby. If you don't mind me asking, what size did you get? I test rode a 48 inch Amira but at 5'0, it may have been too big although the LBS thought it could work.