Originally Posted by
chas58
I bought a closeout from a local bike shop.
I test rode bikes from 4-5 different shops, but one shop gave me a good fitting, and that was priceless. I’ve been riding bikes that didn’t fit for decades, and having one that fits like a glove is, well, priceless. It is so nice. The lifetime maintenance and lifetime parts discount at the LBS is nice too.
Bikes direct is great for people who really do know what they are doing, or for people who really don’t have $$$ and don’t care.
If you do care, but don’t have a lot of experience, you can make a big mistake. Most of the bikes I test road I didn’t really like, but one stood out on the test ride.
I am so glad I got the fitting with my new bike. I’ve been riding wrong for years and never knew any better.
you can easily pay for a good fitting, therefore it is not priceless.