Originally Posted by nmichell
I'm sorry to tell that this is just the start of a long, slippery slope. Once you rationalize your $800 purchase, you'll have to do the same for the several hundred dollars in clothes, computers, and other misc. equipment that of course you'll need to go along with your new bike. About the start of next season you'll find that since you are now a much improved cyclist, you really need a better bike. This trend will continue indefinitely
Now I didn't need to hear that- It's a lot easier to justify the purchase if I think a little more shortsighted, ya know? Although from what I read in these forums, this hobby can be more addicting than crack...