Originally Posted by
jitteringjr
For someone looking at getting a bike for the first time, I would suggest you didn't go on line and rather do the test rides in person at a bike shop. That being said, my last three bikes were all bought without a test ride including one bought at a LBS as a frame only. Canyon was a really good experience for me, and I am sure they would be good for you living in Italy.
Still I would really want to test ride one if I was new getting into it before buying. I had a lot of years into cycling before I even bought a frame from a LBS and even more when I bought online.
I like the idea of this bike but...I think you are right. I need to get a bike where I can at least get a basic fit. Evidently, there is a great fitter in my little town of San Quirino. I am going to shoot over there tomorrow if I get time and see what he says. He has a couple race teams and does his own frames as well. Not sure how I feel about getting an off brand frame, even with quality components...
Edited to add...Wow this forum has a lot of restrictions...Only five posts the first day unless you pay for a membership...No URLs the first ten, even if they are someone else's and you are quoting them...