Originally Posted by
Cowboy905
first bike should not be bought online. you need to get fitted. it doesnt matter what bike you get if it doesnt fit properly.
That said, if you should decide to buy online and you order the incorrect frame size, then it will be a hassle returning the bike and reordering the correct frame size. You will be held responsible for the shipping charges. OTOH, if you GUESS right and luck up on the correct frame size, there's no guarantee that you will enjoy the way the bike feels when riding it.
However, most people who order the correct sized bike online, are quite satisfied with their bikes!
If you do guess your frame size correctly, you can score a great road bike through bikesdirect.com.
The Motobecane Grand Record ~ $650
www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/grand_record_xii.htm
The Gravity Liberty 2 ~ $500
www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/liberty_2.htm
The Schwinn Letour Sport ~ $600
www.bikesdirect.com/products/schwinn/schwinn_letour_sport_xi.htm
The Schwinn Letour Legacy ~ $800
www.bikesdirect.com/products/schwinn/schwinn_letour_legacy_xi.htm
The GT- GTR series 4 ~ $600
www.bikesdirect.com/products/gt/gtr_series4_xii.htm
The Jamis Satellite Sport ~ $700
www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road/satellite/12_satellitesport_gy.html
* The Schwinn Letour Legacy is the best deal here, if there's no sizing problem.
The following link will assist you in the completion of your build after your bike has arrived. The bike comes 95% assembled already.
www.bikesdirect.com/instructionhelp.htm