Originally Posted by boze
nows def the time to test ride a bunch of bikes in your size if you can so you get a feel for different brands and their fit for you. it's likely this bike purchase will last ya so it's good to satisfy your curiosity by riding a comparable trek or bianchi or felt or whatever the shops in your area carry.
good luck!
Yeah go waste the LBS's time and make someone getting paid squat fit you to a bike and let you test ride a bike you have no intention of purchasing, so you can go buy a bike from some online retailer that gives you no service or support. Great advice.