Originally Posted by
sleepykitty
Agreed.
For me, it's a sooner or later thing. However, setting cycling goals to warrant an upgrade purchase makes me feel less guilty because I've "earned" it.
That's very well said, and a great approach to cycling spending. I've had my bike for 8 years without anything added aside from the initial purchases (clothes, pedals/shoes and cheep-o computer). Got back into riding 2 months ago, rode my first half century yesterday, treated myself with new bar tape and chain cleaner for reaching that first goal, total spent $28... 75 miles I'll get a new saddle, my first century I'll get new shoes so my toes stop going numb...