Originally Posted by
gamby
Did you buy the bike after those hours of test-riding?
During my (sporting goods) retail years, there were customers who would agonize over the smallest purchase. I picture a scenario of a neurotic customer test riding every bike in the shop and then deciding to buy nothing. I saw this with tennis racquets ad nauseum. Either you want it or you don't--simple as that, IMHO.
I did buy that bike. It was a high end bike as well.
I disagree, or at least for me, about either wanting or not wanting and buying. I know I want to purchase a bike and a test ride is an essential part of my decision.