i have a Sirrus Sport which I have finally got set up to suit me, and I really enjoy it. In spite of this I have a hankering for a drop handlebar with thinner wheels, hydraulic disc brakes, at least Tiagra and maybe a steel frame, but don't want to go above £1500.
I think I should have a decent ride on a 52 cm bike to help me decide if this is a good idea. My two LBS are happy for me to go about. 200 yards to try a bike out, but I really would like to ride one for an hour or so to "bed in" and see if drops are for me, at my tender age (65 in body, 25 in minds eye).
Is this reasonable to ask of an LBS to borrow a bike for this long or does anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I don't have any short arsed friends.
Shops have "demo bikes" but not in my size. Scotby cycles have a Cannondale demo in their sale, but it's never been on the road and they are selling it as unused. It doesn't have the spec I want but I had a sit on it and it feels neat.
I think I should have a decent ride on a 52 cm bike to help me decide if this is a good idea. My two LBS are happy for me to go about. 200 yards to try a bike out, but I really would like to ride one for an hour or so to "bed in" and see if drops are for me, at my tender age (65 in body, 25 in minds eye).
Is this reasonable to ask of an LBS to borrow a bike for this long or does anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I don't have any short arsed friends.
Shops have "demo bikes" but not in my size. Scotby cycles have a Cannondale demo in their sale, but it's never been on the road and they are selling it as unused. It doesn't have the spec I want but I had a sit on it and it feels neat.