Portis,

Over on the 50+ Forum everyone knows me as Mr. Indecision in terms of buying a new bike. Got started on the Trek 3900 which I rode exclusively on streets (finally with slicks) and then "upgraded" with a $200 2004 Giant Cypress SX, a flat bar sort of road bike, which is actually just a tad too small. So I've been going back and forth on a new bike, probably a road bike, for months and months.

And now that I've narrowed it down considerably, and the choice is between a $800-1200 bike or a $2000 CF on sale, I'm still debating and waiting for that irresitable sale.

And recently, since i've replaced the brakes, trued the front wheel, and so on, my current steed is performing pretty flawlessly, making me wonder why I even feel the need for something new? Because I might try for a century some day? Maybe, but the truth is I'm a short-ride guy, 10-25 at a pop most of the time, and my current bike does that fine.

But then a new bike is so pretty!

Sigh...