Old 12-01-23, 08:28 AM
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aliasfox
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Bikes: Lynskey R270 Disc, Bianchi Vigorelli

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Have you had the opportunity to test ride the bike? Or even better, does the shop have a rental/try before you buy program?

Some people here don't think a test ride matters - but they are also the people who are very confident in their knowledge of geometry charts, wheels, and other components. I think that if you haven't been in the market in 30 yrs, it would be nice to confirm that it's exactly what you're looking for.

If you've been able to take one out for a spin, and you like it - congrats! My only recommendation is to keep ~$200 in reserve (after pedals and shoes) just in case you want to switch out the stem (length, height) or the saddle - what might not be apparent on a 2mi test ride might become a literal PITA after 20. My personal proof is my OEM Lynskey saddle, which has pretty much exactly one 1mi test ride, and one 50mi real ride on it :-)
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