Originally Posted by
kevingamble34
Just get the bike that fits you best, the rack mounts can be gotten around
The thing is, the bike I'm drawn to most I can't test ride since it's only sold online. The bikes at the same price point in shops have components that are nowhere near as nice. And I suspect no matter what bikes I look at, they won't fit right without replacing the stem.
While you say that rack mounts can be got around, this isn't necessarily true on all bikes is it? I would feel uncomfortable putting the type that clamp around the seatstays on a carbon bike, or a light steel bike, but I think not doing that to a carbon frame is probably common sense. It's too bad because in my days wrenching at a shop, the carbon bikes felt the best to me, but I really want something I can throw a rack on for longer rides.