A pair of tires. I switched to GP 4000s on my road bike recently. The LBS gave me a deal on the non-S ones, because they were an ugly color that no one wanted, and I loved the tires. REI had a sale a month or so ago, and I could have got two more at a pretty hefty discount. Seemed like a good idea to do that and save money when the one on my rear tire wears out. I decided against it, though, partly because there will be more sales in the future, and partly because I like open space. Storing something I'll need eventually is slightly obnoxious.
Originally Posted by
powitte
But that sort of smacks against the cycling ethic, doesn't it? If we are forever amassing new bike schwag, how are we any different than the throw-away culture we are hoping to change through a more sustainable means of transportation.
Honestly ... I ride a bike because I enjoy it. It's just fun. More sustainable and less polluting and all that - these are the icing on the cake.