It's time for a new fork when a $550 fork goes on clearance for $250 and your sister just sent you a check for a favor you did for her and weren't expecting anything in return, but she mailed you $250 anyways!!!!
I buy when I have money burning a hole in my wallet.
(I guess that explains the sick quantity of bikes, parts, accessories and clothing I have!!!!!)
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger