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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
That being said make sure that you get a bike that feels right for you and that will mean spending the time at different bike stores, take them out for test rides, You can spend your life savings on a bike and have carbon everything, but if the bike isn't what you need and doesn't feel right for your body, then you won't ride it.
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Well said.
Never buy a bike just because it's: the frame size you want, It's got the components you want, It's got the Index/Grip shifters you want..... You absolutely have to TEST DRIVE EVERYTHING! before you buy it.
The last time I bought a bike, I chose one that I could do both road & off road, I test drove several and ended up with (I was surprised) a 14 " Asama that turned out to be the most versatile bike I ever owned. I even had a second set of (ready to go wheels) with slick tires for summer road riding. The smaller frame was awesome for mountain biking for handling, and also excellent for road because of the lower riding posture. BTW..No suspension on that beast. Suspension is over rated.