You might talk to Bike Friday about your concerns. They usually have a network of people who are willing to let you test ride their bikes (private people). We did that when we bought ours. They've changed what was a really sweet referral plan, so there might be less incentive now, but it's worth asking...I do love my Friday. I do not know if I would want my Friday as my main bike FWIW. I know others here feel differently.
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