new bike panic/remorse (mainly panic)

[indysteel]

[QUOTE=RoadBunner;299943]I knew the Dama didn't feel 100% comfortable and the woman who was helping me even said that it fit but was on the larger side of a good fit (she recommended the Madone).....

Went to another LBS who suggested putting smaller handlebars on the Dama. He showed them to me, and definitely this would bring the reach in about 2 cm.

These two statements stand out for me a bit. First, I'm not completely sure how "smaller" handlebars, i.e., narrower, would necessarily change your reach. I suppose it depends on the design of each set of them, but my eyebrows raised when I reread this.

Second, two centimeters is a lot when it comes to fit. If the first saleperson thought the Orce fit but was on the larger side of a good fit and the new handlebars did indeed shorten your reach by two centimeters, I'm surprised you still feel that stretched out. I wonder if there's another difference in the geometry of these two bikes that is affecting how you feel on the Orca. You may want to take the dimensions of the Trek into the LBS with you and let them compare them to the Orca. It might give them some idea of what could be tweaked.

Notwithstanding my previous advice, I do agree that if the bike just doesn't fit, then you should try to return it. Bike fit can be tweaked. To a degree. Flexibility can increase. To a degree. If your gut tells you that this isn't the right bike, then by all means, try to return it and buy the Trek.

Also, remember that you may have some rights under your credit card--if that's how you paid for the bike--if you're not satisfied with the purchase. You might contact them to challenge the charge.