Originally Posted by
Randochap
"Test rides are not as important as fit?" This makes no sense. A decent shop should be able to do a preliminary fit on an appropriately-sized bike and send you out for a spin around the block. If you feel something's not right, then the shop should be willing to change a stem, tweak saddle position, etc. and send you back out.
Assuming they are wanting to make a sale, that is.
What he said.
And like crimsonkarter said, when the bike is fitted right you'll know it. Nothing will feel cramped or awkward, and there will be a stillness to your whole body except your legs spinning the cranks, and even that will require less effort.