Mountain Biking - This could very well be the end of me!

I'm debating buying a new fork! I just found a Marzocchi Z-1 Freeride with a QR-20 in RED for $300.00.

If I buy it, I think my wife is gonna kill me!

Ooooooohhhhhhhh what to do? Do I buy it and risk termination? Or do I pass?

BTW, it's a 2002 model, but still an incredible fork!

Oh yeah, figure I'll need X-tra heavy springs for it as well!

So, that means it's go up another $30.00.


The temptation is getting to be more than I can handle!

See if it were me, id buy them, but buy HER something too, as to "balance it out" seems to work ;)

a2psyklnut,

Just do what I did, ask her if you can buy it... if she says no then keep on saving and buy something better later. You might be surprised though; she could say "ok."

Does your wife ride bikes too? Maybe she wants to upgrade her shock to whatever you're currently using on your bike. If so, tell her she can have it when you get the Z-1, if not you could always sell your current fork and at least make some money back on the deal... (just be sure you have hubs that support the QR-20; but I'm sure you already knew that).

If your wife does not know much about bikes, you could always buy it, and put it on your bike when your wife isnt looking, and when/if she notices the new fork, just say somthing like, "yea I know its not a great fork, but It was on clearance at the LBS for $50"

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
I'm debating buying a new fork! I just found a Marzocchi Z-1 Freeride with a QR-20 in RED for $300.00.


Congrats, great fork and withstanding a lot of abuse :)



If I buy it, I think my wife is gonna kill me!


:)...the price we pay to play the game :)



Ooooooohhhhhhhh what to do? Do I buy it and risk termination? Or do I pass?


BUy it..300$ is a steal...



BTW, it's a 2002 model, but still an incredible fork!


Yep :D I own one and I am an unsmooth 250pnd freeride hack. Still works :)



Oh yeah, figure I'll need X-tra heavy springs for it as well!


Hell ya. This fork is very plush. You will want it a little stiff :)



So, that means it's go up another $30.00.


Arg...



The temptation is getting to be more than I can handle!

:D...some people say mtb is the devils playground :)

There is nothing like having the shop write you out a "wife receipt"!!!

Go ride your bike, come home in a fit of rage, ranting, crying, carrying on about how your bikes trashed, you won't be able to ride, life's not worth living without your bike, etc. Then when she ask why, or she tries to console you tell her you will have to have a new fork and its almost $300.

If you pitch enough of a fit she tell you to go get your bike "fixed".

Hey, It works for me at least once a year. :)

Pay half of the $300 in cash and not let your wife know about it. Put the other half on the credit card and tell her you got the whole thing $150. She will see what a great deal it was and not be too mad. This only works at the LBS, as you can't pay on-line guys cash :(

I guess the Z-1 would replace your Psylo? Do you dislike the the Psylo?

My only advice is:

Don't ask for permission, ask for forgiveness.

:)

Use your savings... stick the rest on the credit card... and hope for the best

I am enjoying my Z1, definately go for it.

Originally posted by RussellM
If your wife does not know much about bikes, you could always buy it, and put it on your bike when your wife isnt looking, and when/if she notices the new fork, just say somthing like, "yea I know its not a great fork, but It was on clearance at the LBS for $50" She knows more than you think and lying - hoo boy if she doesn't find out online she WILL find the reciept or CC statement or find a $300 withdrawl in the bank account. Trust me women are sneaky! My girlfriend found out every detail of our secret trip to Atlanta within 2 hours of me wrapping up the details the day before we left. I COVERED MY TRACKS PEOPLE still she knew. :rolleyes: <mutters> I must talk in my sleep or someting

Originally posted by Raiyn
She knows more than you think and lying - hoo boy if she doesn't find out online she WILL find the reciept or CC statement or find a $300 withdrawl in the bank account. Trust me women are sneaky! My girlfriend found out every detail of our secret trip to Atlanta within 2 hours of me wrapping up the details the day before we left. I COVERED MY TRACKS PEOPLE still she knew. :rolleyes: <mutters> I must talk in my sleep or someting

Come on Raiyn, butch up and be a man. You don't want to be a disgrace to men everywhere!:D j/k If men didn't do these things how would we get by with that trip to Vegas, new bike, etc.?

H.Star, the Psylo is solid, still a good fork, I just like the feel of Zokes better! I'll probably keep the Psylo and put it on my SS bike, then sell (sell, yeah right, more like give) the fork off of the SS to a buddy.

Not to sound like a sissy boy, but the color will match better too!

Oh, what to do, I'm about to order it, and already have buyer's remorse. I mean, fear of my significant other.

L8R

Buyer's remorse will come and go. A broken arm or a leg after a dispute with a significant othe will stay for a while!:D

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
H.Star, the Psylo is solid, still a good fork, I just like the feel of Zokes better! I'll probably keep the Psylo and put it on my SS bike, then sell (sell, yeah right, more like give) the fork off of the SS to a buddy.

Not to sound like a sissy boy, but the color will match better too!

Oh, what to do, I'm about to order it, and already have buyer's remorse. I mean, fear of my significant other.

L8R

It never hurts to look good! I'm glad you are getting the fork, we now know you wear the pants in the family!:thumbup:

Well, I haven't actually ordered it yet, I want to make sure I can get the X-Tra heavy springs for it, and the store isn't open yet!

I'm secretly hoping they're all sold out!

L8R

Originally posted by a2psyklnut

I'm secretly hoping they're all sold out!

L8R

Stop lying to yourself. you know you want it, just admit it. Everyone is doing it, why not you? Who wears the pants in this relationship, it doesnt look like you! Just buy it, think of it as a LONG TERM purchase. Its gonna last you a couple of years so why not just get it. It will work out in the long run. When are you going to see an opportunity like this ever again, its a once in a life time chance. ARe you going to sit there and wondering, "what if, what if i do buy it, what if i dont buy it". Instead of thinking about it, you could have bought it by now.

JUST BUY IT!!!

:D :D :D

Who cares if you do or don't "wear the pants in your relationship." If this worries you so much then you probably shouldn't order it. Guilt is not a good thing...

Damn, they have them in stock!

Just ordered a set, plus a set of springs!

And, like a crazy fool that I am, I also ordered a set of wheels. Came with a QR20 Marz front hub and an XT rear, laced to a set of Rhino Lites!

Just spent almost $600! I hope she doesn't find out!

L8R

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
Damn, they have them in stock!

Just ordered a set, plus a set of springs!

And, like a crazy fool that I am, I also ordered a set of wheels. Came with a QR20 Marz front hub and an XT rear, laced to a set of Rhino Lites!

Just spent almost $600! I hope she doesn't find out!

L8R

That a boy, way to go big!

Hmmm... i would have left the wheels for now... Thats stepping on veeeeeeeeeeeery thin ice...

Question... is your current fork broke? Are you wheels taco'd? umm is this going to make you a faster rider/racer and make you famous? ummm I'd say wait, oh to late! No need to get the wife pissed and then make you're riding a living nightmare everytime you want to go out. Just a thought, but if your wife is cool (which she has to be to have married aa crazy fool like you) ;) then I'm sure it's all good

So tell us how it rides and how much you love it and all that shiet when you get it!

:beer:

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
...snip... I also ordered a set of wheels. Came with a QR20 Marz front hub and an XT rear, laced to a set of Rhino Lites!

....snip...

L8R Nice That will make a great set of wheels. Disc right?

If she shoots you, can I have your truck?

Originally posted by SamDaBikinMan
If she shoots you, can I have your truck?

:rolleyes:


:roflmao:


Don't lie to the wife, a2psyklnut. Cause when she finds out you lied, you are gonna get a DOUBLE whammy.

By the way, Sam doesn't need your truck. I have a 15 year-old that wants a truck...can I have it??

Don't worry about it, 600 is a deal for a fork and wheel set.

Hey everyone,

Actually my wife is VERY cool about me and my bike purchases. She rides too, so there is no putting anything past her. She'll definately notice the new forks. The new wheels will probably go unnoticed, but I'm sure she'll see the extra set in the garage. She understands me and the fact that this is my sport/hobby and knows it isn't a cheap one. She's just always concerned about finances, but we can afford this right now, so it's no biggie! I may also sell my Psylo to help offset the costs, but I don't know right now! I like having a lot of spare parts around.

Not to sound like a chauvinist pig, but I do make the money for the family and I'm in charge of the finances, and I wouldn't put us in financial difficult just for some new bike parts. Financial stress maybe, but not difficulty! j/k.

Plus, she's got some pretty nice bikes of her own!

And Sam, NO!, you can't have my truck! My wife likes driving it too much! Pretty funny actually, a little 5'6" thin blonde driving this big old crew cab dually 4x4!

And MsVicki, would your son be interested in a 1970 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with a lift and 31" tires? I recently redid the drivetrain and installed front disc brakes and more heavy duty rear drum brakes. New axles, new drive shafts, new universal joints...etc. I was planning on restoring it completely, but may consider selling it!

Yep, my dad used to call me the Redneck-Surfer-Jock-Brain-Chameleon. I'm a big boy, grew up in the sticks, love the water, and get along with almost everyone!

L8R

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
[B** She'll definately notice the new forks.
L8R [/B]

FORKS!! What did you buy more than one?? It's one UNIT! When you eat with that utencil you don't say I'm using my forks to eat do you?


HAHAAHHA gotta jib ya a little about that. ;)

Let's not bring up this debate again. Are you wearing short or pant or shorts or pants? j/k

L8R

So do you have the fork (notice no S :) ) yet? Or how much longer do you have till it and the wheels show up? Cause you know I want to hear how well all the new stuff ride! :beer:

Not yet, just ordered it yesterday (9-25-03), and they didn't have the X-tra Heavy springs in stock, so it'll be 3 or 4 days until they show up then another 5-8 days to send it all to me! I'll be happy if I get everything my mid-Oct. I'm not in any hurry, so I went with the cheapest shipping method!

Plus, YOU KNOW, I'll be posting some pics of the new set-up!

L8R

Originally posted by a2psyklnut


And Sam, NO!, you can't have my truck! My wife likes driving it too much! Pretty funny actually, a little 5'6" thin blonde driving this big old crew cab dually 4x4!

L8R

Shucks! I had to at least ask...

Back when I was rock climbing it was always the joke we would crack before a tough climb. "Hey if you fall and die can I have your gear?"

Betcha can't wait to bring it up to NC for some long fast downhills now!

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
And MsVicki, would your son be interested in a 1970 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with a lift and 31" tires? I recently redid the drivetrain and installed front disc brakes and more heavy duty rear drum brakes. New axles, new drive shafts, new universal joints...etc. I was planning on restoring it completely, but may consider selling it!


Sounds like his kinda truck!

Originally posted by SamDaBikinMan
Back when I was rock climbing it was always the joke we would crack before a tough climb. "Hey if you fall and die can I have your gear?"


We used to say the same thing back when I used to climb... looking back now though I think that might not have been such a good idea as it could've been the "gear" that caused the fall. I certainly wouldn't want it then... haha

Wow, this thread is awesome...The drama, suspense, and plot. Can he do it? Will he survive? What will the antagonist do when she finds out she's married to the protagonist. There is definitely more entertainment value here than almost anything on TV these days.

Do we have any independent film buffs here? 'Cause this would make a great movie.

I got my goods today!

I'll take some pics of the stuff later tonight! The wheels are sweet, fork is awesome! Can't wait to mount them on the bike!

L8R

dont forget to take a picture when your wife takes everything back to the bike shop for a refund. :D

good stuff man. PICS PICS PICS!!!!

Welcome back to the World of Z1.:)

Can't wait to see pics.

Woohoo! Always fun to get cool new stuff....

I got my goods today!

I'll take some pics of the stuff later tonight! The wheels are sweet, fork is awesome! Can't wait to mount them on the bike!

L8R


UMMM WE ARE WAITING!!!

;)

UMMM WE ARE WAITING!!!

;)

You are always waiting for pics. I really need to get some of my area :mad:

I suck, I didn't take any last night. I will tonight though!

My garage was a complete and utter disaster, and it took me about 1.5 hrs just to clean up to the point where I could work on my bike.

I mounted the new wheels, but didn't get to the forks yet. I stripped one of the Torx bolts on my front rotor and had to drill it, and by the time I got everything cleaned up, it was pretty late!

L8R

I suck, I didn't take any last night. I will tonight though!

My garage was a complete and utter disaster, and it took me about 1.5 hrs just to clean up to the point where I could work on my bike.

I mounted the new wheels, but didn't get to the forks yet. I stripped one of the Torx bolts on my front rotor and had to drill it, and by the time I got everything cleaned up, it was pretty late!

L8R

AWWWW, that's the only reason I came to work today, was to look at pics of your parts..... man, you let me down. :(

Howd you strip the torx bolt? You gettin all midevil on the bolt? Well we'll just sit around and wait for your pics then.. uggg ;)

I stipped it the usual way. Too much muscle too little patience!

Actually, I was using a torx bit on a ratching screwdriver thingy. I didn't have good leverage, and the damn thing stripped on me. Stripped a second one too, but not to the point where I couldn't get a good hold of it and get that one out.

Then I also put in some new pads in my Hayes Hydros, so I had to go through and alcohol the rotors really well, and sand the pads a bit! Didn't even get to test ride it, since I had the fork off the bike!

I also have to stop by the shop and get some more oil for my fork. I'm going to be replacing the stock springs for "Chunky Boy Springs" and will probabaly replace the oil as well. Or, maybe I'll just wait until the seals are broken in a bit and replace the oil at that time. Yeah, that's probably what I'll do so I can change the springs quickly and maybe go for a test ride tonight!

L8R

I still suck!

I did take pictures last night, but forgot the bring the camera into work today, so I'll try to post them tonight!

L8R

Trying to post some pics:

Front Hub:

Rear Wheel;

Very nice indeed.