Buying road bike

[nevtrik]

Siberia! Well, you should have said so in the first place!

I can't help you, as I (fortunately) have a few local bike shops around and have never bought a bike online. Do you ever get to a place with a bike shop? I'd be tempted to wait until I could get to a shop, assuming that's not more than a few months. Can't be too good bike riding weather in Siberia right now, anyways.

Yes, I visit US and some Europe countries from time to time, and I review transferring the bike from there as one of the options, but I don't very like traveling with large baggage

And I want everything and now - like I think almost all woman do

[tulip]

Yes, I visit US and some Europe countries from time to time, and I review transferring the bike from there as one of the options, but I don't very like traveling with large baggage

And I want everything and now - like I think almost all woman do

It would simply be best to try some bikes out when you are abroad, find one you like, and have it shipped to your home. Otherwise, you will likely end up with a bike that you don't ride because of fit or some other thing that you couldn't possibly notice from the photographs.

[elk]

if you bought a custom built bike maybe it would work...or at least ask a bike builder for advice...
I totally understand your desire...but I think in the long run...trying them out will make you even happier.

vacation time!!!

[tulip]

if you bought a custom built bike maybe it would work...or at least ask a bike builder for advice...
I totally understand your desire...but I think in the long run...trying them out will make you even happier.

vacation time!!!

Ooh, custom, of course! Lunas are very nice (lunacycles.com) are quite nice. I also really like Bike Fridays, and they fold up so you can bring them places on the train and plane and such (bikefriday.com)

[RoadRaven]

Hi there Nevtrik

We have bought some of our bikes online. I recommend you write down what you want from a bike and then from your "wish-list" find that type of bike online. Research the bikes on your short-list specifically... sometimes there will be recommendations for rider weight and rider height.

You could also email the manufacturors or retailers of the bikes you like best and tell them you are contemplating purchasing one of this style, and what do they recommend regarding frame size and your height.

If you get abroad, Tulip's idea is a very sensible one too. Try bikes out whenever you get he opportunity and if you can, note the frame size (usually listed at the base of the tube that is topped by the seat.

Good luck in your shopping

[madsolitaire]

It is important to get a proper bike fit at the shop unless you already have a bike and you know exactly what bike dimensions you need.