Test Ride Issues?
06-11-08, 09:57 PM
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Test Ride Issues?
So I've been trying to test ride a few bikes around in the pursuit of the ultimate clyde friendly large sized (61-62cmi'sh) singlespeed. The problem is almost nobody has a selection of them. One of my LBS's had several of the Langsters in stock. I tooled around on a 58cm for a few minutes just to check out the build quality, but at 6'5, I felt a bit like I was on a bmx. Anyway, I've asked one shop to order a bike for me on spec, but it didn't go through, and I'd feel a bit guilty if I didn't like it and they had it on their shelves for a long time. Anyone have a creative solution?
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06-11-08, 10:13 PM
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Do an actual fitting, and then order based off of the results and out some money down on the order. 
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06-11-08, 10:22 PM
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I know what size I need, I just would like to try out a few different makes of the right size for once 
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I'm 6'3" and I understand this problem. It would be that much worse if I were your size.
Maybe take a trip to your nearest large city and spend a day test riding bikes?
Maybe take a trip to your nearest large city and spend a day test riding bikes?
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