Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
Go to a reputable local bike shop and ask questions and try different bikes. I also recommend getting your bike fitted by the bike shop (if they don't know what that means, find another shop--before you buy the bike).
That's the problem, nobody rides road bikes here, in Siberia -- they are just not popular. And here's about 1-2 road bike models per store usually -- not so much to select from.

That's why I have to buy online.