Originally Posted by
Carys
I feel that this LBS owner treated me with a lot more respect than the other shop. He took me seriously and asked questions about my riding. That alone might make the difference and if I decided on the Jamis - well, they sell those as well.
I think that's the key right there! Never underestimate the importance of a bike shop that listens to you. Unfortunately, women have to deal with this more than men still.
I don't know those particular bikes, but I can tell you that I am riding my touring bike more and more lately. It is a road style bike (with some differences in tire size and geometry); it took me a while to get used to the drop handlebars (in other words, I was scared spitless!), but now I LOVE how zippy this bike feels
