Just skimmed this thread, but yes I've had an $1K+ ill fitting bike that was sold to me by the LBS. I pretty much hate the LBS around here with my experiences. It was a 54cm, two frame sizes two big for me, hind-sight knowledge. My bike sizes now are carbon roadie 49cm, xc bici 48cm, and mtb 16". Orbea does make a 44cm women's frame road bike, fwiw. Good Luck.