Whenever I begin a search for bike, if it’s a well known bike that I’m sure I’ll come across at some point, I flip a few cheapies and save the money so I can more easily afford it when that grail bike finally comes along. I realize that I’m lucky to have the space and tools to do this, plus it’s fun! I’ve met so many great people while buying and selling bikes. A hobby that pays for itself, at least in part and the wonderful social aspects for me are really the biggest reasons I keep I buying. It’s not really just about the grail bike.