How to Buy a Bike On-Line:

DON'T DO IT!

Even if you find a really, really good deal that you think you just can't pass up,

DON'T DO IT!

Do you really think you're going to get a better deal in the long run?

Bikes are very personal pieces of equipment- more so than just about any other piece of sports or recreational machinery. When you buy a bike, you are putting your comfort, physical well-being - even your life - in the hands of whoever sold it to you. Do you really want to take that chance with someone who has never even seen you?

Take a look at this bike frame geometry chart:

Each of these dimensions affect your ride, which in-turn can affect your body. Just "dialing in" a bike's fit to your unique body and riding style involves more than a dozen independent adjustments, mostly measured in millimeters, And it takes time to get it right.

At Wares, we will take the time to help you pick the right bike. We will take time to make sure your bike is set up properly. Then, as your riding evolves (and everyone's does) we will adjust your bike to suit that evolution.Try getting that kind of service from some warehouse in New York.

You can buy stocks, airline tickets, computer software - just about everything else over the internet, and you can get some pretty good deals. But when it comes to bikes, our only tip is

DON'T DO IT!

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