Embarrassed to test ride in LBS

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I'd further encourage you to embrace such acts of courage. They're what lead to a sense of accomplishment and victory.

Well said.

When I did my first test ride on a road bike I had my hands on the top of the bars and needed to brake....I went to squeeze the brake levers only to realize they weren't there....they were there on my old 10 speed 25 years ago. I nearly ran into a parked car.