Hey Coleman I got an offer for you!

Maybe its time to get rid of that old Raleigh Competition GS and upgrade to a newer bike like your wife's. See, then she won't be able to complain about her bike costing only $25. Everyone who has been around awhile knows the Competition GS stands for "Ground Sloth" since the bike is so old and outdated. Also, that heavy Brooks saddle is not very good for a man's private parts and keeping that young wife happy is part of your job as a "good" husband. Have you even thought about the consequences if the original Campy headset freezes up while riding and you go over the bars because you can't steer? You said that you like to go fast down hills. I really think it is time to get rid of that old liability of a bike.

Here is my offer. I'll do you a big favor and buy that obsolete steel 531 steel Raleigh from you for $175. You do realize that newer steel bikes like the Schwinn brand were welded by robots, those robots don't come to work hungover or high like those guys did back in the 70's. With the $175 you could buy another bike just like your wife's for $25, then go to Dick's Sporting Goods and buy a new helmet for yourself for $30. Next you go on-line to Pricepoint.com and buy your wife a shoe/pedal combo for $85 and while you are shopping buy a couple spare tire tubes for another $10. Now you still have $25 to the good, so on the first ride together with your wife, on your new bike, you can both have lunch on me! I know I'm being generous with my offer but you both look so nice together and I hope to help out out a bit in putting a smile on that beautiful young lady's face.

So how about it? PM me and we'll make arraignments for the exchange.