RockyMtnMerlin

I'm thinking part payment for one of those "ride along the course on the computer controlled trainers" for next winter. Don't know if I can take another year of indoor winter riding without some sort of tech fix.

Digital Gee

Maybe I'm in a tiny minority, but I'll be using my rebate check to pay down debts.

Retro Grouch 

I just ordered some new rims to lace onto the 105 hubs for my retro grouch bike. They are Velocity Aeroheads, off center for the rear. I think that I'm going to go old school and use bees wax for a spoke thread fixative.

My wheels don't really need to be rebuilt, I'm just becoming bored and need a project.

I guess this fits the topic because this is the bike that I'm planning to take on a week long tour in the Wisconsin North Woods this coming August. I suppose I'll be spending my rebate money on that.

qcpmsame 

You and me DG, you and me.

Bill

Carusoswi

I "seen" it, and agree, "what rebate?"

jppe

I would greatly favor consideration for number of college tuitions being paid. My goodness........I'm already doing my share of pumping dollars into the economy.

robtown

I probably won't get a "rebate" but my daughter might. I've wondered how I'd like eggbeater pedals; the cleats fit SPD shoes and performance has a pair for $40. Yesterday I ordered some bib tights. I only have two pair of tights and only one fits comfortably. Since I need them for commuting in 10F - 50F weather a second pair will help.

Artkansas 

Seems to me that the last time there was a rebate like this it was election season as well. Funny that they did it again just now. Makes you go Hmmmmm. Republicans won as I recall.

Maybe I'll donate it to the American Civil Liberties Union or the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

tsl

Took me a couple of days, since I don't often have to deal with windfalls. Then I remembered.

Garmin Edge 705. The 010-00555-40 model--with the HRM, Speed/Cadence & Data Card thingie. It should just about soak up the whole rebate.

Big Paulie

Edit: Laughing with you, not at you!

Bud Bent

Well, this is what I'd really like to spend it for, but that would take my money to Europe which wouldn't do a dang thing for the economy. Every time I buy bikes or something for them, my wife tells me we need a new bed more. I keep telling her, "But dear, I can't ride that bed." She looks me straight in the eye and says, "Oh yes you can!" Maybe I'll just use the rebate for that new bed....

Road Fan

In that case, Waterford or Serotta.

Yen

I'd like it to go towards a whole new bike, but we're getting new windows, so.......

maddmaxx 

Too late!

Artkansas 

I think you have the wrong emoticon there DG. It should be a or a . Paying down debts is good. I spent a couple of years doing that, and bill paying became the highlight of my month because I could see progress and each month felt better. Keep it up! My bicycle was instrumental in doing that.

Monoborracho

We're remodeling our money pit. Everytime cash or checks appear all I hear is a mysterious sucking sound in the kitchen, living room, dining room, or study, and then the money disappears.

Beverly

Nope....you have company, DG. I'll be using mine for similar purposes.

stapfam

Remember- if it's over 40"- get a plasma. And what Bike video's? Been looking for a few myself.

BluesDawg

Part of ours will go to pay off a large and unexpected dental bill that wiped out my FSA balance. But, being loyal, patriotic citizens, we are going to use part of it to buy stuff.

oilman_15106

Best movie line of all time. From "Mars Attacks" Quote: "They blew up Congress!"

Everyone inside the beltway has lost their minds. Stupid idea that by the time it is executed things will have changed and it will be added to the debt your grandkids are going to have to pay.

RockyMtnMerlin

Ture enough. Are you sending your check back?

sknhgy 

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
We'll buy a DVD burner and put the rest towards building a small porch on the back of the house.

stonecrd

I would like to help the economy but the only thing I need is a couple Assos bibs. Not sure sending my money overseas is going to help the US.

rdmjr

is what I'm going to be doing as well. With one dependent, I guess we'll be getting $1500 - that should at least make a small dent in the bills. I be glad when I can get to the stage Artkansas describes, where I can see progress each month; right now, there's not a lot of progress, since unexpected things keep coming up. Oh, well, what's life without some excitement, right?
- Bob

MikeLD

I won't be getting a rebate ... but I am going to get another bike. Probably a trike ... a "Catrike Road" I think. Looking forward to warmer weather ... it's been a bad winter in Illinois.