Originally Posted by The Weak Link
Have you used the "this bike costs less than the deductable for a bypass" line?
It hasn't worked for me, but it ought to. I'd rather buy a LeMond than a bunch of staples in my sternum.
Unfortunately didn't work for me- 9 years biking and then the bypass.
I have had many hobbies over the years- but a GOOD bike is an investment. It will always remain a good bike- OK in 5 years time a better investment may come along but look at the other main household expenses that are around. A $2,000 new computer is out of date in 6 months. And the new better one will be required, and the old one has a value a lot less than you paid for it.