- That will vary with each shop. But hopefully they will allow a return or exchange within a short period if you decide the bike is not right for you.
- Some shops have demo bikes (may be free or charged) or regular rental bikes to offer. If you are getting the bike with the aim of evaluating it for a potential purchase, some shops will apply that fee towards the bike purchase, if you get one.
- A proper sales / buying experience should include LOTS of questions from the salesperson, to the buyer. Goals to learn as much as possible about the buyer, their prior history (if any), their goals for the new bike & or personal goals, and any other research they may have already done.
- Suggestions for potential bikes should follow from the answers to the questions above. Narrow down to a couple of bikes with discussion about the pros/cons of each offering.
- Then onto test rides with follow up questions on the experience. See if they address the goals of the rider or bring up new questions. Refocus as needed.
- I am a low pressure salesperson and will not push hard. That is their money and I want them to love the purchase as well as the experience.
- That said, there will be a wide range of experiences that are dependent on each shop and individual.