[TxCyclist]

I have yet to buy a bike before I ride it first or at least a version of it. There are lots of online bike retailers though so I assume people do it all the time?

[Smiley]

I liked the option of trying it before I buy it. It really does make a difference. I tried a few before I found 'the one'. Good luck!

[whyeyebike]

I thought about purchasing a bike online prior to trying it out, but ended up at my LBS and tested out a few rides. It turned out the bike I preferred, and still do; wasn't the model I would have ordered. The upside with getting a bike from your LBS is that you can get some good advice....that is if you trust them.

Good luck in your hunt!!!

[jeepster93]

I got mine on line.
I sized myself up and got a bike that fit that sizing, as it had detailed sizing on it.
It is a wonderful bike, I am pleased, and saved some scratch too.

I guess it's taking a bit of a chance...Like mail order for Jeeps???

[TxCyclist]

Did you get measured at a LBS?

[CTD50]

I learned how to do the measurements for fit, so I fit myself, and found the frame I liked online, picked parts, and built the thing when it all arrived. Haven't had a day of regret -- except for the day I dead-sailored off the bike last October. My fault, I didn't order the stiffer springs for the fork. Sometimes I can be such a dumkopf!

[mtndoc]

I purchased my bike at the local bike shop, it is exactly what I was lookin for, although I rode it only about 100ft, I bought it. I've known the shop owner for over 15yrs, was a patient in my practice(maybe he was a little nervous, never thought about it before), I had complete confidence in his ability to pick right for me, and my faith in him was well placed.

I think if I ordered the bike and it wasn't quite right, I would problably ride it anyway even though it wasn't right, just at thought.

I am gettin ready to get a road bike, serious bucks, I rode the bike twice for over 20mi total in different terrain. I've been thinkin about it for over 6mos, now I'm sure. When I get ready to buy the bike, I'll go back to the same shop and order it

While I probably could get the bike cheaper someplace else, I like to support the local business people whenever possible.

DrB

[Burr]

While I probably could get the bike cheaper someplace else, I like to support the local business people whenever possible.

Way to go Doc. Don't forget where your money comes from.
I always went to my customers first to buy things!!!!

[funetical]

Just ride at the store and buy online.

[Burr]

That sounds real nice.

Hope you break your leg while your wasting the shops time.

That's why they can sell cheap on line because they give no service!!!!