Are you addicted to buying things for your bike?
07-19-11, 02:21 PM
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I'm not addicted, I HAD to buy those $12 Tour of Cali Jerseys! How could you NOT?
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07-19-11, 02:30 PM
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i contribute to this statistic.
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07-19-11, 02:44 PM
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07-19-11, 04:22 PM
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hmmm - I'm trying to figure out where the dopamine rush comes from. Is the the search? The find? The purchase? The arrival if mail order? The install on the bike? The actual usage? Do you find you need to spend more and more to get the same hit?
I have some stuff I bought but did not yet install.
Replacing broken stuff doesn't count. That's not discresionary. (I need a new frame pump - mine finally broke (POS) and I can toss it and get a good one!)
I have some stuff I bought but did not yet install.
Replacing broken stuff doesn't count. That's not discresionary. (I need a new frame pump - mine finally broke (POS) and I can toss it and get a good one!)
07-19-11, 04:32 PM
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My name is Mark and I have a problem.. Its the same in my other interests. Camera's, computer's and RC.
07-19-11, 04:34 PM
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I'm not. So far all I have ordered this week is a set of wheels that I don't need, a cassette that I don't need, a couple of derailleurs that I don't need, a set of light weight brakes that I don't need, and a hammer kit (bibs and jersey) that I don't need.
I don't think I have a problem.
I don't think I have a problem.
Then there's two more frames hanging from the ceiling but that's another story.
Another story is my attempt to save up for a new carbon fiber bike.
You 41er's ain't got nothing on the C & V
07-19-11, 05:13 PM
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buying something new keeps me motivated. if I dont have anything new for a while, I start to not be AS excited to get out on the road. If I have something new, i want to get out and try it out.
07-19-11, 05:37 PM
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the pure joy of riding should keep one motivated enough. one doesnt need all the bells and whistles to love cycling. why bother getting new wheels, cockpits, or clothes when you can get that huge endorphin rush after a nice, hard ride?
07-19-11, 06:27 PM
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Well, the way I look at it is....whatever keeps ya in the saddle longer, go for it.
your absolutely right though, since I am addicted to buying things for my bike which helps me stay motivated on a daily basis to ride, I'm probably not as much as a cyclist as you are.
your absolutely right though, since I am addicted to buying things for my bike which helps me stay motivated on a daily basis to ride, I'm probably not as much as a cyclist as you are.
07-19-11, 06:30 PM
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It's hard not to feel this stupid thread is directed specifically at myself.
I can quit at any time.
I can quit at any time.
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07-19-11, 06:53 PM
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07-19-11, 07:00 PM
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So addicted that I look for excuses to buy new things. The Wife is not stoked
07-19-11, 07:18 PM
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I hear that! I was recently in a bike crash last month in a century ride and it caused several hundred to fix. my rear wheel was scratched but not damaged to the point of unridable. I wanted new wheels prior to this, now I feel like I NEED them. I mean, For all I know there could be something damaged internally that I just cant see and may fall short as I'm descending at 50mph and cause me to crash head first into a tree which would leave my wife alone with 2 kids and all the bills to cover. I would say a new wheelset is the safest option in this case, wouldnt you agree**********? Lol
07-19-11, 07:24 PM
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I know I am. I hate this sport because this is the only hobby where I invested too much into. I could go on vacation almost 3-4 times this year but its all spent on equipment. Oh well, I guess I wasnt alone.
07-19-11, 07:32 PM
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I hear that! I was recently in a bike crash last month in a century ride and it caused several hundred to fix. my rear wheel was scratched but not damaged to the point of unridable. I wanted new wheels prior to this, now I feel like I NEED them. I mean, For all I know there could be something damaged internally that I just cant see and may fall short as I'm descending at 50mph and cause me to crash head first into a tree which would leave my wife alone with 2 kids and all the bills to cover. I would say a new wheelset is the safest option in this case, wouldnt you agree**********? Lol
07-19-11, 07:37 PM
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hahahaha thanks. I felt a little selfish at first about wanting new wheels, but its really nice to know that others see my point of view which validates it would in fact be selfish of me NOT to......
Just ordered wheels. I will let my wife know that Mike F, a SENIOR member from San Diego supported my decision! lol
07-19-11, 08:01 PM
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I was until my wife pointed out that our new baby gave us your problem. Since then $75 in replacement of consumables in the past 3 months...
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07-19-11, 08:09 PM
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07-20-11, 12:32 AM
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my roommates used to call me "as seen on tv"......... i dont feel adequate if the ups man doesnt knock on my door once a week 
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I buy them in my mind. Then I go out and ride. I wish I could afford to throw money around, but I've actually been really good with craigslist for only necessities to keep the bikes going