| Re: Recommendations for a road bike newbie
Tom Keats wrote:
> At first blush it looks as if Bill H. is saying absolutely nobody
> in r.b.m is as qualified to offer advice, suggestions or
> recommendations as any bike shop staff whippersnapper (remember
> the "you have to be kidding" thread?) But I think Bill was
> actually speaking in terms of matching customer to purchase in
> an in-person venue.
>
>
> cheers,
> Tom
Tom,
Yes, that's closer to my point. In retrospect, my original reply seems
to have made the fault of sacrificing clarity for brevity, which wasn't
my intention at all.
Hopefully my subsequent post clarified my position accurately enough.
I know there is a ton of information on here and I certainly value it.
I seem to have ruffled a few feathers of those who think I'm wholly
dismissing their knowledge and experience. For the record, I think
this is a great resource for all riders. I also think that a personal
preference might quickly come up after a quick spin on a bike that
could affect a purchasing decision more than the opinions and
experience of others.
-Bill H.
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