How much have you spent?
11-20-02, 06:29 PM
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Bianchi Axis
Marzocchi MXR shocks
Easton EA70 stem
Easton Monkeylite composite handlebars
Two tires
Bikeforums Jersey
Cassette
Chain
Middle chain ring
Disc pads
Fox shorts
Gloves
Giro E2 Helmet
socks
Selle Italia TA saddle
Trip to Colorado to ride
I gotta stop now, this is getting scary...
Marzocchi MXR shocks
Easton EA70 stem
Easton Monkeylite composite handlebars
Two tires
Bikeforums Jersey
Cassette
Chain
Middle chain ring
Disc pads
Fox shorts
Gloves
Giro E2 Helmet
socks
Selle Italia TA saddle
Trip to Colorado to ride
I gotta stop now, this is getting scary...
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11-21-02, 04:45 AM
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From the bargain basement end of the spectrum, here is what I remember. I've done about 1000 miles this year, mostly commuting, started in earnest in late July: (already had the commuter MTB, $90 at police auction in 1996 and already had helmet and rack for the panniers)
Bikes, 1 MTB @ $100 , 1 road @ $35 $135
New front wheel, (son hit errant car) $60
Tune up for rear wheel $30
Panniers (from Value Village) $5
Rack Pack & 2 under seat bags (on sale) $30
Tires (2) & Tubes (6) $50
Bike Gloves $15
Helmet mirror & Lights $65
Air pump & some tools (already had most) $25
Fenders for commuter $30
Total $445
I'm seriously looking at a cycling jacket for $170, but that would mean a 40% budget increase!!!
Bikes, 1 MTB @ $100 , 1 road @ $35 $135
New front wheel, (son hit errant car) $60
Tune up for rear wheel $30
Panniers (from Value Village) $5
Rack Pack & 2 under seat bags (on sale) $30
Tires (2) & Tubes (6) $50
Bike Gloves $15
Helmet mirror & Lights $65
Air pump & some tools (already had most) $25
Fenders for commuter $30
Total $445
I'm seriously looking at a cycling jacket for $170, but that would mean a 40% budget increase!!!
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11-21-02, 08:30 AM
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LOOK Road bike £1500
Bib shorts £25
Cycle shoes £49
Giro helmet £47
Topeak pump £34
Wireless comp`r £27
Jersey £23
Spare chain £15
2 spare tubes £08
Chain cleaner £12
For my hybrid bike.
Triple chain Wheel £27
Conti tyre £17
Chain £09
Lubricant £08
Cables £08
Brake pads £06
Total........................£1715
Now what can i buy my bikes from Santa?
Bib shorts £25
Cycle shoes £49
Giro helmet £47
Topeak pump £34
Wireless comp`r £27
Jersey £23
Spare chain £15
2 spare tubes £08
Chain cleaner £12
For my hybrid bike.
Triple chain Wheel £27
Conti tyre £17
Chain £09
Lubricant £08
Cables £08
Brake pads £06
Total........................£1715
Now what can i buy my bikes from Santa?
11-21-02, 08:59 AM
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mtb: $860
tires (4): 90
seat: 25
granny and middle rings: 50
cassette: 40
chain: 15
brake cable: 3
pump: 30
shop tunes: 140
tubes: 20
jerseys: 70
tights/shorts: 70
helmet: 30
camelback: 40
race fees: 40
lubes/cleaners: 25
gloves: 20
shoes: 90
socks: 7
magazines: 80
local club: 15
books: 20
$1745 US - not too bad, usually 2K a year
tires (4): 90
seat: 25
granny and middle rings: 50
cassette: 40
chain: 15
brake cable: 3
pump: 30
shop tunes: 140
tubes: 20
jerseys: 70
tights/shorts: 70
helmet: 30
camelback: 40
race fees: 40
lubes/cleaners: 25
gloves: 20
shoes: 90
socks: 7
magazines: 80
local club: 15
books: 20
$1745 US - not too bad, usually 2K a year
11-21-02, 11:52 AM
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Should I worry that all that's original about the bike I bought in Sept 2002 is the frame, pedals and headset, or should i just upgrade those bits too 
Richard
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11-21-02, 10:17 PM
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It's in my blood
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I am a tightwad.
I don't know how much I spent this year, but I just let go of $2.11
on a new shifter cable.
The old rear cable had one thread left still intact. I discovered this while riding home in a chilly rain, using only my front derailleur.
I don't know how much I spent this year, but I just let go of $2.11
on a new shifter cable.
The old rear cable had one thread left still intact. I discovered this while riding home in a chilly rain, using only my front derailleur.
11-21-02, 10:20 PM
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Originally posted by Jean Beetham Smith
I don't think I should post my total, Dan might notice it. I put 9 months between the last 2 bikes so it wouldn't be quite so obvious that I need a 12 step program.
I don't think I should post my total, Dan might notice it. I put 9 months between the last 2 bikes so it wouldn't be quite so obvious that I need a 12 step program.
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11-21-02, 10:50 PM
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2000$ mtb
200$ armour
500$ repairs
1000$ fork (still paying for)
750$ upgrades (over winter)
400$ Misc Bike stuff (lights,movies blah blah)
4850$
...Gotta love an addiction
200$ armour
500$ repairs
1000$ fork (still paying for)
750$ upgrades (over winter)
400$ Misc Bike stuff (lights,movies blah blah)
4850$
...Gotta love an addiction
11-22-02, 06:46 PM
#35
Yo
I don't really want to know. I've been riding both road and mtb for quite a few years, and one thing I've learned to buy what I want the first time instead of cheaping out. I used to be so cheap that I would by less than what I really wanted, then either break it or get tired of it. Next time I would upgrade just a little bit. I've spent way more over the years on lesser bikes than I should have...
11-22-02, 07:46 PM
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Gravity Is Yer Friend
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Well lets see...hmmm...
Two frames
Two sets of hand built wheels
Two new Zochs
One set of new brakes
8 mtb tires/tubes and four sets of sew-ups for the road bike
15 set of brake pads
4 new sadles
2 new h-bars
3 new head sets
3 stems
2 sets od shin guards
2 helmets
2 new groupos
2 pair gloves
etc., etc., etc.,
There is more so I will just say enough to pay off all our bills and put some money down on a house and buy a new car
And the year is aint over yet.
Slainte
Two frames
Two sets of hand built wheels
Two new Zochs
One set of new brakes
8 mtb tires/tubes and four sets of sew-ups for the road bike
15 set of brake pads
4 new sadles
2 new h-bars
3 new head sets
3 stems
2 sets od shin guards
2 helmets
2 new groupos
2 pair gloves
etc., etc., etc.,
There is more so I will just say enough to pay off all our bills and put some money down on a house and buy a new car
And the year is aint over yet.
Slainte
11-23-02, 08:43 PM
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Okay, they say confession is good for the soul, and this is anonymous, after all...
1 new 'cross bike
1 frame repair and repaint
1 headset
2 handlebars
1 stem
set of wheels
1 cogset
2 pairs of tires
1 lighting system
misc clothing
1 bike case
i'm sure there's more, it's getting scary.....
1 new 'cross bike
1 frame repair and repaint
1 headset
2 handlebars
1 stem
set of wheels
1 cogset
2 pairs of tires
1 lighting system
misc clothing
1 bike case
i'm sure there's more, it's getting scary.....
11-23-02, 09:04 PM
#38
0^0
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Well, I had a job this summer where I made 7.85 and hour, part time, and I made a toal of 2000 dollars.....I have 20 in the bank. I have been working at a bike shop for a few months now, and make approx 6 bucks an hour, and I'm in there alot. I've only seen around 200 dollars of that money.
I have spent a good bit getting set as a commuter, so I don't really mind spending the money. Actually, I don't really care about any of it. I work hard for my money, and I want to spend it on stuff that I enjoy, and that is cycling. At some point I'm going to face that fact that I need to start saving my money, because it doesn't grow on trees.
I have spent a good bit getting set as a commuter, so I don't really mind spending the money. Actually, I don't really care about any of it. I work hard for my money, and I want to spend it on stuff that I enjoy, and that is cycling. At some point I'm going to face that fact that I need to start saving my money, because it doesn't grow on trees.
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11-23-02, 09:27 PM
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being a minimalist by nature:
some socks
2 jerseys
1 pr. neoprene booties
1 new chain
misc lube & grease
1 pr. tights
1 pr. arm warmers
2 closeout michelin open pro tires
my birthday & holidays will take care of some needs as well
some socks
2 jerseys
1 pr. neoprene booties
1 new chain
misc lube & grease
1 pr. tights
1 pr. arm warmers
2 closeout michelin open pro tires
my birthday & holidays will take care of some needs as well
11-24-02, 05:37 PM
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Forgetting prices, my purchases this year, to date:
1 road bike with computer, handlebar bag, pump, & Egg beater pedals,
set of 28mm tires for above bike,
BF jersey,
3 bargain basement summer jerseys & 2 bargain long sleeve winter jerseys,
2 pair of performance shorts,
A bargain basement pair of shoes,
2 pair of Duofold triathalon tights, (also bargain basement),
a bargain basement set of mini Ortlieb panniers,
A full set of Wisconsin bike trail maps,
8 pairs of wool socks,
Park shop chain tool,
2 chains,
1 derailleur cable,
1 MTB with a disc brake up-grade and new rear wheel,
Shimano M324 pedals for MTB,
New rack to accomadate disc brake on MTB,
2 new pairs of winter gloves,
new pedal wrench to replace missing one,
Large quantities of lubricants, degreasers, & polish,
about 6 inner tubes of various sizes,
3 24inch tires.
I think that is all.
Yes, I am aware that Santa does not need to stop here.
1 road bike with computer, handlebar bag, pump, & Egg beater pedals,
set of 28mm tires for above bike,
BF jersey,
3 bargain basement summer jerseys & 2 bargain long sleeve winter jerseys,
2 pair of performance shorts,
A bargain basement pair of shoes,
2 pair of Duofold triathalon tights, (also bargain basement),
a bargain basement set of mini Ortlieb panniers,
A full set of Wisconsin bike trail maps,
8 pairs of wool socks,
Park shop chain tool,
2 chains,
1 derailleur cable,
1 MTB with a disc brake up-grade and new rear wheel,
Shimano M324 pedals for MTB,
New rack to accomadate disc brake on MTB,
2 new pairs of winter gloves,
new pedal wrench to replace missing one,
Large quantities of lubricants, degreasers, & polish,
about 6 inner tubes of various sizes,
3 24inch tires.
I think that is all.
Yes, I am aware that Santa does not need to stop here.
11-24-02, 05:57 PM
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Yo
Originally posted by fubar5
Well, I had a job this summer where I made 7.85 and hour, part time, and I made a toal of 2000 dollars.....I have 20 in the bank. I have been working at a bike shop for a few months now, and make approx 6 bucks an hour, and I'm in there alot. I've only seen around 200 dollars of that money.
I have spent a good bit getting set as a commuter, so I don't really mind spending the money. Actually, I don't really care about any of it. I work hard for my money, and I want to spend it on stuff that I enjoy, and that is cycling. At some point I'm going to face that fact that I need to start saving my money, because it doesn't grow on trees.
Well, I had a job this summer where I made 7.85 and hour, part time, and I made a toal of 2000 dollars.....I have 20 in the bank. I have been working at a bike shop for a few months now, and make approx 6 bucks an hour, and I'm in there alot. I've only seen around 200 dollars of that money.
I have spent a good bit getting set as a commuter, so I don't really mind spending the money. Actually, I don't really care about any of it. I work hard for my money, and I want to spend it on stuff that I enjoy, and that is cycling. At some point I'm going to face that fact that I need to start saving my money, because it doesn't grow on trees.
