Originally Posted by
BikeArkansas
The geometry of a bike will tell you a whole lot more than a ride around the block in front of your local LBS.
I for one won't buy a bike based on a single ride in front of the LBS. My LBS insists on you taking an extensive ride, actually several, as they adjust fit to your needs before you buy. No new rider is going to understand what the geometry would tell them. As said above, it takes a long time to get what geometry works for your riding. JMHO, YMMV and we'll agree to disagree. Ride safe.
Bill