Reporting back after a month of test rides both on the actual road and trainers.
I am 5'1" with apparently exceptionally long legs and exceptionally short torso. So the orbea, felt and cannondale I tried all had too long of a reach for me. The orbea was awesome on the road as was the felt. the cannondale I initially tried was all aluminum and was ok but not as "smooth".
The bike shop guy is great and is working to find a better fit. I tried the 2011 felt ZW75 (i think...vs ZW5) and the reach was still too long. The shop is waiting to get in a shorter stem to try on the orbea but apparently has been on back order for months. He swapped out handlebars on the orbea which helped a little but he thinks with a new stem (am I even using the right terms?) it might do it for me. I did try a Cannondale synapse on the trainer and it actually was very comfortable so I hope to try it on the road soon when the weather clears.

I went back to try the original Ruby Specialized which I loved and the 2010 model in my size was sold. They didn't have a 51 set up for me to try today so I have to wait to re-try it.

So after a month of salivating...I am being patient as I know the fit is the most important thing.

What is anyone's thoughts on SRAM vs Shimano. It is possible to get the cannondale and the specialized Ruby with the SRAM apex. I know one of the pro's of sram is that is adjustable independently for shifting and braking for tiny hands.

THANKS EVERYONE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!