You'r not normal- Spend two weeks looking at the bikes and then buy fron the saleman that you like

If you have the time then you can peruse the bikes in the catalogues- read the ride reports that are available- ask questions about particular bikes on the forum and even choose the colours you like. Nothing better than to get out to the shops and see the bikes you fancy and even get some test rides in. That is the only way to check- and along the line there will be one that will follow you home.

Or you can do as I did- go into the shop- see the bike and buy it after a test ride. Hasn't let me down yet.