"plus-sized" biker riding STP - should I get a new bike?

[KnottedYet]

When I was fat, it was Gregg's that treated me like sh*t and Recycled Cycles who were good to me. And I went to Gregg's a couple more times, because I just couldn't believe they had changed so much to the rude in 20 years.

If you are looking specifically for a used bike at Recycled Cycles, and they don't have one that will fit you, they will tell you that. There is a huge turnover in the used bikes, and right now they have very few at all. And when they are busy, they are VERY busy.

I'm sorry your experience at Recycled wasn't good. Would you go to the Flat Man workshop if I went, too?

[dex]

Would you go to the Flat Man workshop if I went, too?

Sure...I'll just make a note to have a beer or three to mellow myself out before I go. Heh.

No, really. I'd probably go if I didn't have to face it by myself.

[salsabike]

I am also not a big Gregg's fan---don't like their customer service and think they neglect bike fits. The PT Knott mentioned, Erik Moen, did my bike fit and did a great job--cyclist, coach, former racer, all around nice guy. He met me at Gregg's, actually, and did the fit right there. WELL worth it.

Also, REI will let you test ride saddles and return them after significant miles. Gregg's is less generous about that. I wouldn't buy a bike at REI because I don't like the selection, but their customer service for gear is great.