handlebar height

[ny biker]

I say you choose a different shop to do your fitting.

I agree also.

If he doesn't understand that different riders have different goals, interests, levels of fitness and flexibility, etc., then he is not the right person to help you.

Many bikes come without pedals because riders have different preferences in terms of cleats/pedals, if you choose clipless. I started with regular pedals on my first road bike, then got SPD clipless pedals, and eventually switched to Speedplays because they work better for my knees.