Originally Posted by
LowCel
I spent about an hour buying my first road bike and that includes going to two different shops.
It did it's job, gave me something to ride while learning what I would like to change. I swear I think a lot of people put way too much time and energy into bike shopping, time and energy that could very well be used for riding.
I agree with this.
I spent a total of about 15 minutes getting my first road bike.
There was only 1 store open on sunday, and that's when I decided to get a bike. And then that store only had a white Scott and a blue Giant to choose from (in the entry level road category). I chose blue. I still ride this bike, although I did make a few small changes here and there since I got it.
And I put a serious answer in this thread in the other forum, so I don't need to repeat myself here.