Originally Posted by JustinHorne

So, like pretty much everyone on here, I always am drooling over new and different stuff than what I have. That said, I also REALLY never want to be "That guy" with a super expensive setup who trudges along at 14mph, getting passed by 20+ year old aluminum bikes by 45 year olds (No offense to the 45 year olds here... )

So, since I already track my times and distances anyway, I've set a little rule for myself.
One hour of biking earns up to $10 in "credit." If I want $1k wheels, I have to bike 100 hours.


For my schedule and frequency, it works out pretty well, but ymmv. I don't include "Necessary" things, sunch as new tubes or one pair of winter knickers, etc. That said, watch out for not making your list of "necessary" items too long...


Anyway, just thought I'd share, keeps the GF and the bank account happier.