Originally Posted by
Vintage Schwinn
That is always why bike shop new is far superior to USED and/or VINTAGE OLD, and INTERNET/Dept Store NEW for those people that do not have the skills/knowledge/ time/patience to research and learn.
I disagree. Bike shops do not always put the customer first. There is plenty to be said for sites like this one where people can learn about different types of bikes, and fit, and so on. I think that people should and often do make time to learn about what interests them. And many people especially starting out have a budget, they don't necessarily want to spend $5,000 on something that may or may not work out as a source of joy to them.