Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Great topic.
I've had the N+1 habit for the last 18 months. I've added a number of bikes for every possible form of road and trail riding. I don't need or want a mountain bike, but I having a range of bikes from fast road bike to Vintage road bike to two Cyclocross bikes to indestructible Monster-cross bike. This allows me to ride a wide range of surfaces and conditions.
I've replaced my N+1 new bike habit with a N+1 new tire habit.
My stable of tires includes;
700x50 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme
700x45 Schwalbe Marathon Smart Sam
700x42 Schwalbe Marathon Dureme
700x38 Vittoria Randonneur Hyper
700x35 Schwalbe Marathon Winter
700x32 Vittoria Randonneur Hyper
700x32 Kenda Happy Medium
700x28 Vittoria Rubino Tech
700x27 Challange Parigi-Roubaix
700x28 Conti Gatorskin
700x25 Conti Gatorskin
700x24 Conti Grand Prix
700x23 Vittoria Rubino
Half of these tires are well used. The other half need more use :-)
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 12-22-12 at 02:16 PM.