Originally Posted by
LarrySellerz
I agree in principle, but to play devils advocate there is a good chance I would buy the bike if it fits my needs, and I can't tell if it will fit my needs with the brakes in the current position
Originally Posted by
tomato coupe
But, from the shop's perspective, there's a good chance you won't buy the bike
So, what are the "chances"?
50/50 that one will buy it?
50/50 that one will buy it even if it meets all the criteria that Larry has?
10% chance that one will buy it, no matter what?
90% chance that one will buy it?
Are those cross top brakes? How much of the ride will be in the drops? Can one get the comfort and leverage needed to activate those from the hoods?
I'd be more comfortable doing a strenuous group ride on a bike that was set up properly with the right brakes, and that one has had more than 5 minutes warm up on.
Doesn't SF have some good level places and hills to climb? Do an all out sprint on the flats, then try a 20% hill climb, then sprint back to the shop, and you'll know if the bike does what you want.