goldfinch, Thanks...
it's validating that you had luck with fitting to your shoulders.
Amazing how all the know-it-alls/authorities/"trained personel"..... 'salesmen' would rather argue that the bike they have in stock is THE "perfect" fit.... or "...with very minor modification based on personal taste..."
The guys at REI have been good for the most part, but choose first to look at me askance like I know absolutely NOTHING of what I speak.... and then concede (after consulting a manager) to help me in my endeavor.