Originally Posted by
Artkansas
I took the advice of having 3-6 months income saved up for a rainy day. And I now have a little more time to go on bike rides.

+1
sage advice... six months' minimum IMHO... hope things get better...
and diversifying brands is always good... i'm spread between Specialized and Pedal Force (a good group buy here on BF for a studly CF frameset - it's now my favorite ride)...
my thoughts are with all those 50+rs struggling right now...