Help with Road Bike decision

Aero Bar

Hi there,

I am looking at buying an Orion with Ultegra. Mostly what I want is something thats comfortable as I have lower back problems. I was given a second hand Orion size small (Old Frame) for a few days from the shop to try it out, which I could not get comfortable on. It felt away too big and I felt very streched.
I am also looking at a Scott Cr1 Team (size small) with 105 which I really like as well but the LBS will not let me take it out for a ride where I can only use it on a turbo trainer. On the turbo trainer it did feel very comfortable in fit.
My problem is I would really like to get the Orion from the point of view of the difference in service and customer care between the 2 shops. These are my questions.
1. Do you think I will be able to get a more relaxed position from going down a size or are Orions on the more aggressive side.
2. Is it worth fiddleing around with stems or spacers to get it more relaxed or is this not the best way to go about buying a bike.
3. Is the Orion suited to me where I will use it for fitness, sportives and recreational or should I look at some other bikes. I was considering taking a look at the Look 566, Giant Defy composite, and that new Trek with the relaxed Geometry, it could be called a Dolmaine 4.1 or something like that.
Any help with my dilema especially from Orion owners and how they experience there bikes.
Thanks.

AaronB

It may be worth spending the money and going to somewhere, just say the Edge and get fitted for the bike. It could help you a lot.
i could be wrong but most bike fits are in and around the €100 or more. Im sure someone here will have more info on that.