I love to try bikes I've heard about from friends, workmates, or here online.

Aaron nailed it though. I don't keep some of them very long, as it is so tempting to try different brands.

They often are great bikes in their own right, but I'm somewhat fickle.

I'm also very careful about the amount I pay, so I have an escape hatch if I want to try something new.

Some will stay though, because I've found a couple of brands I really love.

....and some are purchased to renovate and sell for the enjoyment of others.