Originally Posted by
dag1369
Thanks for the heads up. I thought about trying to buy both at once but the touring bike can go on the back-burner cause I got four years till I really need it. I will probably wait a year or two on that one. I hope to test ride a few models over the weekend and then I plan on researching the ones I like. To keep me from purchasing one on site I plan on bringing the wife and kids with me and I plan on leaving the bike hitch home so I would have no way to get it home
That's a good idea, but try get a good test ride in instead of just a few laps around the parking lot. If you have shoes and pedals, I'm pretty sure most LBS will install them on and let you take a test ride. When checking out a new road bike, fit is the most important aspect. Find the bike that is most comfortable for you.