Originally Posted by
badger1
... You really should try a few out (properly fitted to you), before considering any "conversion" beyond what you've done. To me it just makes sense to cut your losses and make a switch now that (from the sounds of it) you will eventually make anyway.
It's just tough to swallow that dip in value when selling a rather new bike. But, she just might find the right buyer for a palatable price!
Whenever the subject of "first bike purchase" comes up, I like to remind the prospect to really think it over and be sure. It's just as easy to buy the wrong bike as it is to buy the right one.