This is me: New road rider, one time sprint triathlete, 3 more to go this season, BOP/MOP looking for a road bike for 1K or less (have hybrid).
Anyone ever purchase from BikesDirect.com? I know I can't ride it before I buy but I can return it for full refund (less my return shipping). I can get this 09 Motobecane Gigi Pro made with far superior components for the same price I can get a Trek 1.2 or Specialized Dolce...
http://www.bikesdirect.com/...obecane/gigi_pro.htm
I know everyone talks about fit but there aren't that many options for decent road bikes in my price range(1K), it seems to be either Trek, Specialized or Giant, and the fit doesn't feel that dramatically different on each. I guess maybe because I'm fairly new to road riding? But in anycase is there really a big risk ordering online at this level as long as I am following their fit recommendations? My boyfriend is great with bikes and can't true a wheel, bleed breaks etc. so he can put it together (just attaching handle bars, tires and seat to frame)
And, can't I take it to a LBS to have the bike specially fitted to me once I get it or will the only work on brand their shop sells?
Anyone ever purchase from BikesDirect.com? I know I can't ride it before I buy but I can return it for full refund (less my return shipping). I can get this 09 Motobecane Gigi Pro made with far superior components for the same price I can get a Trek 1.2 or Specialized Dolce...
http://www.bikesdirect.com/...obecane/gigi_pro.htm
I know everyone talks about fit but there aren't that many options for decent road bikes in my price range(1K), it seems to be either Trek, Specialized or Giant, and the fit doesn't feel that dramatically different on each. I guess maybe because I'm fairly new to road riding? But in anycase is there really a big risk ordering online at this level as long as I am following their fit recommendations? My boyfriend is great with bikes and can't true a wheel, bleed breaks etc. so he can put it together (just attaching handle bars, tires and seat to frame)
And, can't I take it to a LBS to have the bike specially fitted to me once I get it or will the only work on brand their shop sells?