Your opening statement is largely correct so i tend to agree — going with the bike that i know fits me will yield a better result. Its like writing a certification exam….. don’t second guess yourself cause your first answer was probably correct!
Ill also take this opportunity to affirm the value of test drives and full service shops, the latter expenses of which i was trying to avoid. Now i can better see their value. As interesting as the latest trends in direct selling are (i.e. YT and Intense) its the local full service shops that take on the cost of inventory and payroll and real estate lease etc. so the customer can try before buying and make better choices