Originally Posted by
Bopat23
OP here.
She has a Giant OCR already, and so I want to get her something nice. Hence the upgrade. Getting her a 400-500 bike would be a down grade ... not something I am looking to do. Like someone else mentioned, this is not exactly a 'needs' only thing.
She already does some occasional riding, so when I meant getting back, I meant getting back into weekly or bi-weekly riding and eventually a sprint tri here and there. so definitely won't be used a a clothes hanger.
Well that is not as you described it originally but this makes a lot more sense. I did not mean to be harsh but I have seen lots of people the said they are going to ride again, spend the money then it sits there.
I still say speak to her. She might be perfectly happy with what she has. Maybe the money can be spent on something else like a bicycle vacation? Or maybe she wants something different from the bike you chose?
If you are dead set on a bike then I say make it clear (in writing) with the shop that you have an option of returning the bike if she makes another choice. Your only problem there with her having to choose from what the shop sells.
I wonder if the shop would agree to a refund? Maybe even minus a small service charge? That way you are covered both ways.