^^ to add..
Acquiring gear often becomes a hobby in itself. This is true of many seemingly activity based hobbies e.g. scuba, golf, climbing, cycling, photography...
Nothing wrong with that but don't confuse the addiction to buying gear with actual ability in a sport or pastime.
I am actually cycling purchase free since 2009, consumables such as tyres and chains aside.
Last edited by rollin; 08-30-10 at 02:28 AM.