I just went through the process of buying my first road bike and I learned a lot of stuff (and asked a bunch of embarassing questions). It helped that I had a friend I could ask "Privately" some of the sillier ones. If you want to e-mail me for any advice (I'm a relative beginner having ridden a hybrid for a while), please do so!

It is way harder than buying a car because it has to FIT. A car just has to look good and have the options you want and be in your price range. Bikes are much trickier (in my inexperienced little opinion). I have learned so much about geometries, components, frames, etc. in the last few months.

I'm an engineer by training so I have to do amazing amounts of research. I would love to share what I've learned. Just ask!

Cindy (who is anxiously awaiting delivery of THE bike!)