Southern California - Best excuse to get a bike I don't need

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Happytime
11-14-07, 10:47 AM
I have it on good authority that at least some of these reasons are legitimate. Now I’m looking for the validiest, mostest legitimat-est one to tell people if I show up with another bike.

BigSean
11-14-07, 10:48 AM
No poll needed.
Because I wanted it, thats why!:p
thomson
11-14-07, 10:50 AM
I can't comment until you post the bike in question. (does it rhyme with Colnago CLX?)

Happytime
11-14-07, 10:52 AM
This poll is rhetorical. I'm not planning on getting another bike. Um... yeah.
ronjon10
11-14-07, 10:53 AM
You should have multiple bikes so you can ride when one of them needs repair. I'd hate to miss a ride because my bike is in the shop.
voltman
11-14-07, 10:53 AM
This bike fits better.
VanceMac
11-14-07, 10:54 AM
"I need a standard double to complement my climbing bike"

By the spring, a standard double will be your climbing bike.
urbanknight
11-14-07, 10:55 AM
Do you have to sell the painting to make it a business expense or just have it offered for sale? I thought most businesses could write off expenses whether they gain or lose money on it.
Happytime
11-14-07, 10:56 AM
Do you have to sell the painting to make it a business expense or just have it offered for sale? I thought most businesses could write off expenses whether they gain or lose money on it.

Nope, I don't have to sell it. I would feel foolish giving the receipt to my accountant if I don't though. :p:rolleyes:
redal
11-14-07, 10:58 AM
"It's a team bike. They gave it to me, so I have to ride it."

That's not on the list, but it works everytime.
ronjon10
11-14-07, 10:59 AM
"I need a standard double to complement my climbing bike"

By the spring, a standard double will be your climbing bike.

Mine would be if they made a 16-37 rear cassette.
thomson
11-14-07, 11:04 AM
I keep buying bikes and have no idea why so I am not the best for coming up with a reason.

But if forced to, I will say "all of the above"
roadfix
11-14-07, 11:08 AM
If you want guys to dig ya get a fixed gear...:p
herbm
11-14-07, 11:10 AM
Mine would be if they made a 16-37 rear cassette.

ohhh..I gotta get me one this those!!!
Indolent58
11-14-07, 11:15 AM
I like the painting idea. I can see that working out well.

http://data1.blog.de/blog/l/lockedoutinwinnipeg/img/Al-Simmons_small.jpg
ronjon10
11-14-07, 11:19 AM
http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5631986&postcount=4663
haimtoeg
11-14-07, 11:25 AM
n+1 is a most formidable law of nature. Break it at your own risk (5 bikes and counting)
thomson
11-14-07, 11:38 AM
n+1 is a most formidable law of nature. Break it at your own risk (5 bikes and counting)

N00b
Extort
11-14-07, 11:43 AM
"I need a standard double to complement my climbing bike"

By the spring, a standard double will be your climbing bike.

I love that response!
merider1
11-14-07, 11:43 AM
Joy, in lieu of excuses to buy the bike, how about reasons NOT to buy it? Hmmm? Any?
DaveSANYYZ
11-14-07, 11:51 AM
"I need a standard double to complement my climbing bike".

Then before you click "buy it now", just accidentally switch out the standard double for a compact. :p
awiner
11-14-07, 11:53 AM
Life is short. Buy it ! ;-)
markg
11-14-07, 12:12 PM
It was a screaming hot deal

That was the excuse for my recent purchase...at least that's what I told my wife :D
thomson
11-14-07, 12:22 PM
^^ You mean you are supposed to tell your wife about bike purchases? Man, I am learning so much today.
markg
11-14-07, 12:24 PM
^^ You mean you are supposed to tell your wife about bike purchases? Man, I am learning so much today.

Well I DID have to say something about the bright gold object that appeared on my work stand in our sunroom. I don't have a garage I can hide my bikes in :(
Cleave
11-14-07, 02:45 PM
Hi,

I think that I'm going to use the "it was a screaming hot deal" with my wife when I get the Bianchi D2 Crono (carbon) TT frame. :o
Luwin1026
11-14-07, 02:57 PM
I might get diagnosed with a terminal disease tomorrow - do you want me to spend my potentially last days unhappy and in longing?
Indolent58
11-14-07, 03:15 PM
I might get diagnosed with a terminal disease tomorrow - do you want me to spend my potentially last days unhappy and in longing?

We have a winner.:roflmao::roflmao:
bbp
11-14-07, 03:22 PM
"It's a faster bike"
steelblue
11-14-07, 03:54 PM
I want to keep up with the posers.
Garfield Cat
11-14-07, 04:00 PM
"I have been riding for a number of years now and have reached a level of fitness beyond my wildest dreams. Now I can justify getting a truly custom fit frame for my unique body type".
Drew12
11-14-07, 09:37 PM
I needed new tires...
jsigone
11-14-07, 09:41 PM
buy now, ask questions later
thedips
11-15-07, 02:32 PM
hahaha its blue.. thats an awsesome one...

hell my friend upgraded his whole groupo to ultegra SL based on the fact that ... he needed a new chain... mite as well get full ULTEGRA SL
hahah

btw.. COLNAGO CLx ISSSSS DAMNN sexy.... awesome value... if youg et it for a steall even better value.. and its colnago.. (not sure if thats whats ya gettin tho!)