Fun with bike shopping

[PamNY]

No, I didn't buy a bike. That's not what this thread is about.

The fun news is: I actually knew what I was looking for and what to ask about. I left the store feeling delighted, remembering my miserable bike shopping trip a few years ago.

I was really, really aware of how much valuable information I've learned reading this forum, so I guess this thread is a sort of "thank you."

[Kerry1976]

I can't agree more. When I go to my LBS, I at least sound like I've tried to learn and ask the right questions - all because of this forum and the great advice and wisdom provided here.

[azfiddle]

I'm starting to shop for a new bike right now, and have visited 6 shops in the last week.

I have a pretty good idea of what I'm looking for, and have gotten good advice and information for the most part as I am narrowing down the choices. However, two of the shops did not really know their products well enough to tell me the smallest sizes available in a particular brand! (And I knew the answer to that question).

[azfiddle]

Which bike(s) are you looking at?

I'm looking in the $2000 price range (carbon, 105 components).
But I have questions still (probably need to move them to a different thread).

Anyway- Pam that's really great- I meant to say that in my first post. And second the "thanks" as well

[Bike Chick]

I couldn't agree more, Pam, I've learned a lot here on TE as well---and not just about bikes Thanks from me as well. I love to shop for bikes and it is nice when you are able to walk in the shop and know what you are talking about.

[smittykitty]

I agree. So much to learn here Thanks everyone! So nice that my very athletic husband looks to me for biking info. He knows I've done my research Right Here! When we recently purchased our new bikes, I felt like we had good info. No Facebook for me. I have TE

[Jo-n-NY]

I always considered this site a wealth of information. It is so nice to know what I am talking about in the cycling field matched with the love of the sport, the excitement just spews (sp/)out in conversation. Of course then I have my daughter telling people, "oh know, don't get her started" lol

~ JoAnn