Originally Posted by
punkncat
There is an REI nearby. They also have not one single bike in store my size. It would be a bonanza if I were looking for a medium or small.
The Performance store I am looking to "test" a bike requires me to buy the bike, have it shipped and assembled at the store for pickup (free of additional charge) and then if I test it out and don't like it I can return it immediately or anytime within the next twelve months for a full refund. The only single bike outlet this side of a big box store (and they almost are) that I know of making an offer like that.
My understanding is that REI has the same policy as Performance, 1 year returns no questions asked.