Originally Posted by
maartendc
For this amount of money, I would not let myself be pressured into getting the "last one in my size". There are MANY good bikes in the $4000+ range. Test ride a couple of them, see which you like, see which one fits you. Which one do you like the look of, etc.
If I was spending THAT kind of money on a bike, I would have to absolutely be in LOVE with it!!
I agree, but at the same time, most lbs don't allow you to test ride unless it is on a trainer for a couple of minutes.
Which other bikes would you suggest?