Start the Insanity
02-02-09 | 10:37 AM
#76
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 21,978
Likes: 1,153
From: Ffld Cnty Connecticut
Bikes: Old Steelies I made, Old Cannondales
New Inner Tubes !! 
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Bikes: Old steel race bikes, old Cannondale race bikes, less old Cannondale race bike, crappy old mtn bike.
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Bikes: Old steel race bikes, old Cannondale race bikes, less old Cannondale race bike, crappy old mtn bike.
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02-02-09 | 11:46 AM
#78
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 21
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I'll drink to this thread. It would be easier for me to list the things I DON'T intend to buy this year. To protest this 'save every penny cuz you're about to lose it all' mentality, I opened a charge-account (see high interest credit card) with my LBS.
Randy
Randy
02-02-09 | 12:08 PM
#80
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Already did my taxes so I can get that money back out into the economy and fight the Great Recession.
1-Buying my first Post-Regan-Era road bike. And my first new bike since I was 10.
2-Buying my g/f a new SS/FG.
3-Buying my 1 year old daughter a no pedals scoot bike for when she does start walking (gotta start em early--i'm going to be the Earl Woods to her Tiger).
4-Buying parts to build up an older frame.
5-Equip my fixed gear with a porteur rack.
6-Get some nicer tools.
1-Buying my first Post-Regan-Era road bike. And my first new bike since I was 10.
2-Buying my g/f a new SS/FG.
3-Buying my 1 year old daughter a no pedals scoot bike for when she does start walking (gotta start em early--i'm going to be the Earl Woods to her Tiger).
4-Buying parts to build up an older frame.
5-Equip my fixed gear with a porteur rack.
6-Get some nicer tools.
02-02-09 | 12:45 PM
#81
shedding fat
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,149
Likes: 1
From: South Florida
Bikes: LOOK 595 Ultra/Campy Record 10Sp, restored Guerciotti/Campy C-Record 6 Sp, TIME RXR/Campy SR 11Sp, and Colnago C-60 with Campagnolo SR 11sp.
Given that I already got everything for a new bike, all I am needing to get now is some energy to get off my arsz and pick a frame set. The current candidates are:
Parlee Z4
Time RXR red
Time RXR in white
Parlee Z4
Time RXR red
Time RXR in white
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Arguing with ignorant people is an exercise in futility. They will bring you down to their level and once there they will beat you with their overwhelming experience.
Arguing with ignorant people is an exercise in futility. They will bring you down to their level and once there they will beat you with their overwhelming experience.
02-02-09 | 01:52 PM
#82
Knowing's half the battle
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,119
Likes: 3
From: Omaha, NE
Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD9 BB30, SRAM Red, Fulcrum Racing 3s
02-02-09 | 02:03 PM
#83
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,115
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Since December 2008:
Bianchi 928 T-Cube frameset
SRAM Red group
Specialized S-Works helmet, shoes, and Toupe saddle
Conti 4000S tires
race fees for 4 races
Still to come:
Williams Systen 30 wheels
CX frameset
various bits and pieces
race fees for 8-12 more races
gifts to my wife for putting up with this madness
Bianchi 928 T-Cube frameset
SRAM Red group
Specialized S-Works helmet, shoes, and Toupe saddle
Conti 4000S tires
race fees for 4 races
Still to come:
Williams Systen 30 wheels
CX frameset
various bits and pieces
race fees for 8-12 more races
gifts to my wife for putting up with this madness
02-02-09 | 04:19 PM
#84
superArti
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 0
From: Minnersoter
Bikes: 2007 Fuji Professional 2.0, 2009 GTw Avalanche 2.0
necessary
maybe
- pedals
- shoes
- tires
- frame pump
maybe
- sperm helmet
- aero bars.
- probably a mtb, too.
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i woke up one morning and i stepped out of bed | had to get a bike, had to paint it red
Of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories that are the most precious.
i woke up one morning and i stepped out of bed | had to get a bike, had to paint it red
Of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories that are the most precious.
02-02-09 | 04:26 PM
#85
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,295
Likes: 119
From: Damascus, MD, USA
Bikes: Neilpryde Nazare, Storck Scenero G3, Colnago Extreme Power, CAAD 10, Bowman Palace R, Strong Custom Foco Steel, BMC SLR01, BMC ALR01
Raleigh Super Course and Torelli Express frames bought cheap on eBay. Build 'em up with combination of parts lying around, used stuff on eBay/Craig's List and new from Chain Reaction. I need another bike like I need another dog. Already have 7 of both. I'll spin to the poor house with a big smile on my mug.
02-02-09 | 04:30 PM
#86
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,295
Likes: 119
From: Damascus, MD, USA
Bikes: Neilpryde Nazare, Storck Scenero G3, Colnago Extreme Power, CAAD 10, Bowman Palace R, Strong Custom Foco Steel, BMC SLR01, BMC ALR01
What the heck is that prancing red human/bird/shaman thing moving through the frames on your posts? I find it erotic, hypnotizing, disturbing and eerie all at the same time. Great googley moogley, it's strange.
02-02-09 | 04:43 PM
#87
Infamous Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 24,360
Likes: 6
From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Saving money isn't gonna do anyone any good when the deflation turns into hyperinflation. Instead of putting all my spare money in savings where I can watch it become worthless, or gold, I'm spending it on the only thing that will always have value...stuff. No new bikes at the moment (hell we got like 13 already), but I been spending on tools, parts, accessories, and expanding my workshop out in the barn 
This weekend it was a truing stand, parts washer, another work bench and a grinder. 
Besides, he who dies with the most toys, wins.
This weekend it was a truing stand, parts washer, another work bench and a grinder. Besides, he who dies with the most toys, wins.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
02-02-09 | 04:46 PM
#88
Infamous Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 24,360
Likes: 6
From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Always good to be prepared for them nasty Rocky Mountain sperm storms.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
02-02-09 | 05:07 PM
#90
Elite Fred
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 10,953
Likes: 44
From: Edge City
Bikes: 2009 Spooky (cracked frame), 2006 Curtlo, 2002 Lemond (current race bike) Zurich, 1987 Serotta Colorado, 1986 Cannondale for commuting, a 1984 Cannondale on loan to my son
I bought a racing license today. And I'm too old for bike racing. And too fat even though I have dropped about 20 pounds in the last couple of months. The damn thing says that I am 55 and I won't be that until mid-to-late May.
On the bright side a lot of the 55+ races around here are grouped with the womens' races. On second thought maybe this isn't so good. I remember local rides with Jeanne Golay in the 1980's and she was kicking everyone's butt in a most unmerciful way and I'm a lot older now.
On the bright side a lot of the 55+ races around here are grouped with the womens' races. On second thought maybe this isn't so good. I remember local rides with Jeanne Golay in the 1980's and she was kicking everyone's butt in a most unmerciful way and I'm a lot older now.
02-02-09 | 05:14 PM
#91
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 36
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Here are what I bought during the first month of 2009
1) $600 first road bike 2002 Masi 3VS Volumetrica with ultegra from eBay (does this help the economy?)
2) $250 worth of new jersey, shorts, shoes, pedals from ChainReactionCycles
3) $120 new Jacket + like new Saddle on eBay
1) $600 first road bike 2002 Masi 3VS Volumetrica with ultegra from eBay (does this help the economy?)
2) $250 worth of new jersey, shorts, shoes, pedals from ChainReactionCycles
3) $120 new Jacket + like new Saddle on eBay
02-02-09 | 05:32 PM
#92
175mm crank of love
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,387
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I got the notice in the mail a few minutes ago that my shoes are in ... but its too late for me to pick them up from the post office..
Darn, darn, darn, darn....
02-02-09 | 05:38 PM
#93
Colnago Extreme Power: Done!
Order 2 custom steel CX race bikes for my wife and I: Done!
That should about do it.
Order 2 custom steel CX race bikes for my wife and I: Done!
That should about do it.
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Get on a cross bike.... you'll like it ;)
Get on a cross bike.... you'll like it ;)
02-02-09 | 07:14 PM
#97
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,198
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Bikes: 2007 Orbea Onix, 2007 Windsor The Hour, 2008 Kona Jake
02-02-09 | 07:17 PM
#98
Thread Starter
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
02-02-09 | 07:39 PM
#99
I'm not worthy!
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 278
Likes: 0
From: Indy
Bikes: '93 Bridgestone MB-3, '08 Trek Madone 5.1
I will be attending the North American handmade Bicycle show in Indy later this month and placing an order for either a new custom DeSalvo or Serotta Ti frame set. I've been a good boy and I think I deserve it. More than likely I'm going with the DeSalvo.
If I find a smoking deal later in the year I'll buy a set of aero wheels. Those Williams 38 clinchers look very tempting...very tempting I'll tell ya.
Other than that I just want to go surfin' with the alien.
If I find a smoking deal later in the year I'll buy a set of aero wheels. Those Williams 38 clinchers look very tempting...very tempting I'll tell ya.
Other than that I just want to go surfin' with the alien.