Not trying to pick a fight, but wouldn't one generally have a greater attachment to your SO than to material things?

My wife will occasionally as if I've gotten another bike, or will ask me to move them if they're in a really bad place. I haven't had to engage in a persuasion campaign. Guess she accepts them as something that is important to me, and that's enough.

Of course, she does recognize that riding is one of my primary exercise activities, and I think she's a bit in awe that I can ride a bike for the better part of a day.

Anyone got tips on getting a middle-aged lady with excellent balance and no propensity to set aside the occasional task to try to learn how to ride a bike?