Fifty Plus (50+) - So what bike parts are you going to buy with the proposed "Rebate"

It's going to be up to us to spur the economy so we have to spend it. I know some of you have probably already figured out what you're planning to spend it on. Whatca' thinking???

I've already been discussing my ideas in the "New Bike" thread.

Starting to think seriously about having a bike built to my specs, perhaps on a Gunnar Rock Tour frame.

But that is this week, who knows about next week.

Concept is that it would give me a comfortable bike with better performance to pair with my recumbent, which is more of a cruiser.

Well, I reckon we're borrowing the money from China to pay for the "rebate," so I'm gonna go to WalMart and buy some Chinese made crap that I'll toss into a landfill before the end of the year. Then, I'll hand the bill for the rebate to the next generation with a hi-dee-hi-yo-silver--and hope they don't murder me in my sleep when they realize how we've totally screwed them. That's my plan.

That jersey I saw in another post :)

Carbon fork. bk

What rebate?

With an average price of about $25 for each garage sale bike, I'm hoping to find a few more of these little gems.

I'm sure that Mrs. K will make it disappear before it gets a chance to be spent on bike stuff.....

It's going to be up to us to spur the economy so we have to spend it. I know some of you have probably already figured out what you're planning to spend it on. Whatca' thinking???

I was concerned that I too thought of this question after hearing about the rebate...I feel a little guilty about not telling my 3 kids about their $300 each...at least the wife smiled and asked "so, what bike are you going to buy?"

What rebate?


See here (http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/01/tax_rebate_could_be_coming_you.html)

I'm sure that Mrs. K will make it disappear before it gets a chance to be spent on bike stuff.....

Quick, now is the time to beat her to the punch!

I'll wait until I see if I'm going to get anything:(

I'll wait until I see if I'm going to get anything:(

No--- Spend it and then sue the Government for not paying you if you don't get it. At least you will make the lawyers rich that way.

Others have noted this too:
the only way this proposed rebate is going to really provide a boost to our economy is-
-- if the rebate is used on a product "Made in the USA".

Others have noted this too:
the only way this proposed rebate is going to really provide a boost to our economy is-
-- if the rebate is used on a product "Made in the USA".

Don't forget; the rebates will cause the government to go further into debt and that debt will be financed by the Chinese; so even if you "buy American" it is still a plan that will benefit another country more than the US.

Is rather odd. I thought I'd buy services locally. That generally spurs the economy.

I'd rather see $150B put into infrastructure maintenance and improvement. That type of investment does pay dividends, putting money primarily into domestic pockets.

Seems to be software. Just a matter of using information to accomplish things. We have unemployment, but when I look around there's plenty of things that need doing. Simply need to connect those things up. We have sick people who can't get treatment. And so on. Pretty silly.

We're donating half to local charities and putting the rest in our pension plan. I've always felt that I was to be a citizen first and a consumer second, and despite what the government might suggest, they are not the same thing.

I'm ready for a new bike.

No--- Spend it and then sue the Government for not paying you if you don't get it. At least you will make the lawyers rich that way.

If I receive anything I'll be saving it for my retirement. Our company is in the process of outsourcing and I think I'll be retiring some time after May of this year:)

It's going to be up to us to spur the economy so we have to spend it. I know some of you have probably already figured out what you're planning to spend it on. Whatca' thinking???

Isn't it going to be paid out around June ? Well, then it will be handy for the summer vacation expenses.

Those of us who are retired and no longer work for a living get zip, zero, nada. Of course, I hardly pay any taxes so I guess that's fair.

I was wondering how to finance the new Cervelo. I have my answer. As JT pointed out, we are borrowing the money from the Chinese and other international sources, I might as well buy a Chinese made frame, Canadian engineering and Japanese components.:rolleyes::p

Maybe I will stay with Trek and and least get American engineering and frame manufacturing.;)

Does a 42 inch HDTV count as a bike part if I watch bicycling video's on it?

Does a 42 inch HDTV count as a bike part if I watch bicycling video's on it?

Hee hee!!

We'll be using our rebate to pay off my Orca. :D

I'm thinking part payment for one of those "ride along the course on the computer controlled trainers" for next winter. Don't know if I can take another year of indoor winter riding without some sort of tech fix.

Maybe I'm in a tiny minority, but I'll be using my rebate check to pay down debts. :(

I just ordered some new rims to lace onto the 105 hubs for my retro grouch bike. They are Velocity Aeroheads, off center for the rear. I think that I'm going to go old school and use bees wax for a spoke thread fixative.

My wheels don't really need to be rebuilt, I'm just becoming bored and need a project.

I guess this fits the topic because this is the bike that I'm planning to take on a week long tour in the Wisconsin North Woods this coming August. I suppose I'll be spending my rebate money on that.

You and me DG, you and me.

Bill

See here (http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/01/tax_rebate_could_be_coming_you.html)

I "seen" it, and agree, "what rebate?"

I would greatly favor consideration for number of college tuitions being paid. My goodness........I'm already doing my share of pumping dollars into the economy.

I probably won't get a "rebate" but my daughter might. I've wondered how I'd like eggbeater pedals; the cleats fit SPD shoes and performance has a pair for $40. Yesterday I ordered some bib tights. I only have two pair of tights and only one fits comfortably. Since I need them for commuting in 10F - 50F weather a second pair will help.

Seems to me that the last time there was a rebate like this it was election season as well. Funny that they did it again just now. Makes you go Hmmmmm. Republicans won as I recall.

Maybe I'll donate it to the American Civil Liberties Union or the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Took me a couple of days, since I don't often have to deal with windfalls. Then I remembered.

Garmin Edge 705. The 010-00555-40 model--with the HRM, Speed/Cadence & Data Card thingie. It should just about soak up the whole rebate.

Took me a couple of days, since I don't often have to deal with windfalls.

:roflmao:

Edit: Laughing with you, not at you!

Well, this (http://www.recumbentparts.com/main.html?c=10&k=699985468&b=1182568304&t=5^Accessoiries^1^&e=34) is what I'd really like to spend it for, but that would take my money to Europe which wouldn't do a dang thing for the economy. Every time I buy bikes or something for them, my wife tells me we need a new bed more. I keep telling her, "But dear, I can't ride that bed." She looks me straight in the eye and says, "Oh yes you can!" Maybe I'll just use the rebate for that new bed....

Others have noted this too:
the only way this proposed rebate is going to really provide a boost to our economy is-
-- if the rebate is used on a product "Made in the USA".

In that case, Waterford or Serotta.

I'd like it to go towards a whole new bike, but we're getting new windows, so.......

I was wondering how to finance the new Cervelo. I have my answer. As JT pointed out, we are borrowing the money from the Chinese and other international sources, I might as well buy a Chinese made frame, Canadian engineering and Japanese components.:rolleyes::p

Maybe I will stay with Trek and and least get American engineering and frame manufacturing.;)

Too late! :rolleyes:

Maybe I'm in a tiny minority, but I'll be using my rebate check to pay down debts. :(

I think you have the wrong emoticon there DG. It should be a :) or a :D . Paying down debts is good. I spent a couple of years doing that, and bill paying became the highlight of my month because I could see progress and each month felt better. Keep it up! My bicycle was instrumental in doing that.

We're remodeling our money pit. Everytime cash or checks appear all I hear is a mysterious sucking sound in the kitchen, living room, dining room, or study, and then the money disappears.

Maybe I'm in a tiny minority, but I'll be using my rebate check to pay down debts. :(

Nope....you have company, DG. I'll be using mine for similar purposes.

Does a 42 inch HDTV count as a bike part if I watch bicycling video's on it?

Remember- if it's over 40"- get a plasma. And what Bike video's? Been looking for a few myself.

Maybe I'm in a tiny minority, but I'll be using my rebate check to pay down debts. :(

Part of ours will go to pay off a large and unexpected dental bill that wiped out my FSA balance. But, being loyal, patriotic citizens, we are going to use part of it to buy stuff. :p

Best movie line of all time. From "Mars Attacks" Quote: "They blew up Congress!"

Everyone inside the beltway has lost their minds. Stupid idea that by the time it is executed things will have changed and it will be added to the debt your grandkids are going to have to pay.

Best movie line of all time. From "Mars Attacks" Quote: "They blew up Congress!"

Everyone inside the beltway has lost their minds. Stupid idea that by the time it is executed things will have changed and it will be added to the debt your grandkids are going to have to pay.
Ture enough. Are you sending your check back?

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
We'll buy a DVD burner and put the rest towards building a small porch on the back of the house.

I would like to help the economy but the only thing I need is a couple Assos bibs. Not sure sending my money overseas is going to help the US.

is what I'm going to be doing as well. With one dependent, I guess we'll be getting $1500 - that should at least make a small dent in the bills. I be glad when I can get to the stage Artkansas describes, where I can see progress each month; right now, there's not a lot of progress, since unexpected things keep coming up. Oh, well, what's life without some excitement, right?
- Bob

I won't be getting a rebate ... but I am going to get another bike. Probably a trike ... a "Catrike Road" I think. Looking forward to warmer weather ... it's been a bad winter in Illinois.