geyser, You've got great instincts to doubt that advice! Go to a shop that will spend time with you and get a bike fit! Many shops may charge for it, but will deduct the cost of the bike fit from the bike you purchase from them.

the most important part of bike fit on a road bike IS NOT the standover height, but the top tube length on a bike. Every bike has a different top tube length. this determines reach and ability to control the bike. Each bicycle manufacturer is meant to have a different range of stem lengths for optimal riding. (For ex: colnago: longer stems: from 100-120 is best to handle the bike; I ride a 49 colnago, top tube length of 51 and the stem is a 110. My upper body is longer than my legs, thus--a WSD bike does not fit me well).

also, WSD usually means (as far as frame only) that the top tube is more compact than a "standard" bike.

This is probably more info than you need, but I Hope it helps!!!

re: LONG FEMURS: I was told by my old boss (a former racer) that longer femurs make for better climbers. (the type that less likely need to get out of the saddle).

Keep us posted!