Reddit reviews Diamondback Haanjo Metro 24 Alternative Road Bike - 2016
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Disc brakes for stopping power in all kinds of weatherGeometry and flat bar for a comfortable, heads up riding positionShimano 8-speed drivetrain gives youngsters all the shifting options they need for trails and neighborhood adventuresShimano derailleur and shifter are responsive, smooth, and reliable
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/5889945534.html
I think I found your bike!! Frame size looks very small. It has flat (not drop) handlebars. The tires are slim enough for fast & smooth commuting on roads. The only drawback is not having disc brakes, but well-tuning that rear v-brake should stop you really well.
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You've got the road tires, flat bars, disc brakes.... This might be a good choice. The 24" wheels should make you feel very comfortable getting off and on the bike at 5'0" tall. Note that 24 X 1 3/8" tire is meant to be a youth (or small adult) road bike tire. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
This describes the sizing: (Maximum Height 60", inseam 26")
https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Haanjo-Metro-Alternative-Road/dp/B017TCNZW6
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/5849311792.html
The pluses on this one would be that it's your size. It's ultra light, so it would be a very fast commuter. You could replace the drop bars with riser bars (but you'd also need new brake levers and shifters . . . which is easy for someone who's a bike nerd who goes to swap meets, but if you bought bars, levers, grips and shifters, off the shelf, it could be like $140--although you'd still be well under $1000 budget). Also, does not have disc brakes (and they can't be added).
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/5887483084.html
Could be a good choice. You'll also have the issue of switching the drop handlebars, levers, and shifters as mentioned above.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/5907302512.html
This style of bike is sort of the typical casual comfort hybrid. Squishy seat, step-through frame. High rise stem for upright position. Rack.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/5922450595.html
The thing about vintage bikes is they are heavy. For relatively flat cities, it doesn't matter, but if you have lots of climbs, it's noticeable. Also, the gear shifting can need help, and sometimes getting a good tuning on the shifting is easy, but other times, the derailleur is just tweaked and has to be trashed. A lot of people convert vintage geared bikes to singlespeed commuters for simplicity.
https://altoona.craigslist.org/bik/5919415370.html
This new-vintage style of bike is going to be heavier than a more sporty bike. But, it'll also be a smooth/solid ride.
Good luck!