General Cycling Discussion - Purchases You Talked Yourself Out of

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shakeNbake
10-06-06, 11:40 AM
What bike stuff(s) that wanted to buy, but you pulled out at the last moment(;) ). In the last few months

I'll start

Flyte $99 frame on eBay
Good deal, but I don't have the budget to build it to a decent bike.

Forte Titan Wheelset at Performace for $139
Almost pulled the trigger on this one, but I convinced myself to save up for a better wheelset.

Olebiker
10-06-06, 11:44 AM
My road bike has a set of Shimano 105 brakes that I bought in about 1989. I keep looking at those new Campy skeleton brakes and have almost bought them several times. I don't need them; I just want them.
PatrickMcCabe
10-06-06, 11:47 AM
Im trying to talk myself out of some carbon handlebars,
maybe because Im waiting on a backordered carbon seatpost...

HAMMER MAN
10-06-06, 11:48 AM
a new bike, a RS-14 tig weld Waterford. mabe next year.
DataJunkie
10-06-06, 12:53 PM
A HID light. Decided to repair my cheapy halogen instead.
I have way too many items that I need. No need to spend my budget all on a light.
merlinextraligh
10-06-06, 12:57 PM
That would be none. I'm good at talking myself into, not out of, purchases.
DieselDan
10-06-06, 01:17 PM
My 1994 NASCAR liscense.
Bike related? Yep. I gave up that for cycling.
dobber
10-06-06, 02:58 PM
Last Year
GT Pulse, full Dura Ace, $1195

This Year
1993 Pumpkin Orange Bridgestone X01, $750

Next Year
.........?
countrydirt
10-06-06, 03:13 PM
Trek 1000 for me - $365. Instead bought a Trek 4300 for my 15 year old.
efrobert
10-06-06, 03:25 PM
Imortial Pro from Bikesdirrect for $1095. Almost bought it but didn't.
bkaapcke
10-06-06, 05:56 PM
A polished aluminum gold rush from Easy Racers. I saw one at the factory and it definately inspired my lust. But, no, don't need it. bk
stapfam
10-07-06, 01:14 AM
A HID light. Decided to repair my cheapy halogen instead.
I have way too many items that I need. No need to spend my budget all on a light.

Last year I talked myself out of a top quality lamp that was offered to me on a ride at a discounted price by the Manufactureres- Decided to stay with the Halogens. This year had to bite the bullet and get the good lamp. Still got a deal but not as good as last year.