Originally Posted by
Graupel731
Thanks justinw. The LBS pretty much did that. I inquired about a few other things (saddle height and clearance) but he listlessly said it was fine. Your 1st paragraph sounds very familiar to my own experience.
I was. I specifically sought out a local LBS to get help in getting a bike and to support one locally with my patronage. Nothing more to be said besides that they wanted a sale and not long-term business or to build a customer relationship.
Again, thanks for your comments!
What size and model is it?
The bike you have is set-up/sized for an upright riding position (that is, casual, short distance rides). For that, it (probably) isn't too small.
If you are interested in long distance riding, a less upright position will (typically) be preferrable. For that, the bike you have appears to be too short.
It can take some time to get used to a less upright position.