Not being able to sit on it is my biggest concern. My goal is, when the time comes, is to get all of my measurements and use one of those online calculators or even pay the money at an LBS to get fitted then if I do choose a BD bike I can look for the one with the geometry made for me. Id prefer to buy from the bike shop in town but the carry only Scott and KHS which stop at 61 cm. The next closest bike shops are minimum 30 minutes away.

thanks for the feedback thought. IF i do go the BD route I shall do so with some more confidence.