Hey all,
So i'm an inexperienced road cyclist who used to have a mountain bike when i was younger. I'm planning to get a bike from two LBS's in Santa Clara, CA:
http://calmarcycles.com/products/
http://offrampbikes.com/
Now i'm aiming for a bike under $700 (with professional fitting). I looked at the stickied forum thread on "Bikes under $700s", but i'm quite overwhelmed by the selections. I know i'm going to have to go out and try the bikes out, but I was wondering what i should
avoid when finding a bike at a LBS? I just don't want to be stuck with a bike that the LBSs are just trying to get rid of.
I was really hoping i could get a frame that can offer me the best ability to swap for better components, but I'm guessing you guys will tell me to not overthink it. I just want to be able to get a decent bike that can be upgradable down the line.