Originally Posted by Phil_gretz

The OP is a girl and only 5' tall. The challenge with Tektro and Cane Creek levers is the large bulbous size. Unappealing aesthetically, and meant for average or larger hands.

I'd recommend something along the lines of Shimano's Exage Sport mid-1980s line of aero levers, like BL-451 or somesuch. A smaller, better feel in her hand, with quick release buttons, and a choice of white hoods, too.