Am I allowed a new bike??

Dohboy78
Dohboy78 Posts: 172
edited February 2008 in MTB general
Just thought I would ask you guys... I know what the missus will say. How can I justify buying a new one?? I would make it myself of course... which saves money... right??

I feel the need for a full sus bike.. I live in South Wales , so there are plenty of places worthy!

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  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    mention shoes and bags if she has a little moan!! (stereotypical i know and that not all ladies are into shoes and bags so sorry for any offence in advance!!;) ) normally works for me!!!!
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
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  • cjw
    cjw Posts: 1,889
    allthegearnoidea wrote:
    mention shoes and bags if she has a little moan!! (stereotypical i know and that not all ladies are into shoes and bags so sorry for any offence in advance!!;) ) normally works for me!!!!

    But then she'll come back with Camelbaks and S-Works Specialized shoes :oops:
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  • zero303
    zero303 Posts: 1,162
    Get her involved, then you get the enjoyment of purchasing two full-sussers and you get to spend more time with her! :lol:

    It's working out ok so far for me and I seem to be getting away with a lot more with regard to buying gear and upgrading! :lol: I actually get to ride twice as much, as I still get to go on my all-mountain anger sessions on Sunday with the lads, but get a nice XC/trail session in on Saturday with her :D Win/win I hear you say?
  • pdid
    pdid Posts: 1,065
    allthegearnoidea wrote:
    mention shoes and bags if she has a little moan!! (stereotypical i know and that not all ladies are into shoes and bags so sorry for any offence in advance!!;) ) normally works for me!!!!

    Yeah, tried that when i bought me Rock Lobster. Cost me an extra £350 for a designer handbag. :evil:

    Be very careful

    Phil
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  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    hahai see a very big flaw in my plan appearing then!
    i forgot the 'it cost less than your bike bits' ploy!!!!
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
    http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/
    Cotic Soul, The bike of Legends!:wink: Yes, I Am a bike tart!
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  • dav1
    dav1 Posts: 1,298
    here is how i justify my cycling:


    To others:
    1. It keeps me fit and healthy
    2. I have a knee problem and the physio tells me cycling is one of the best things I can do
    3. Its fun

    To Myself
    1. Its fun
    2. Its fun
    3. Its fun
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  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    See the sig :twisted:
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    Send her away to a (cheap) spa, don't tell her how much it cost, have the MTB ready for when she returns.
    Neeermad
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  • Tony06
    Tony06 Posts: 311
    ride_whenever wrote:
    Send her away to a (cheap) spa, don't tell her how much it cost, have the MTB ready for when she returns.

    just use it before she comes back and hse might not even notice unless she knows her stuff??
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  • big_southern_jesse
    big_southern_jesse Posts: 729
    Tony06 wrote:
    ride_whenever wrote:
    Send her away to a (cheap) spa, don't tell her how much it cost, have the MTB ready for when she returns.

    just use it before she comes back and she might not even notice unless she knows her stuff??

    Ahh, that old trick!
    "Oh this? Oh, I've had this for ages, [insert random friends name] passed it on to me when he upgraded his bike. It was really good of him actually, didn't even want paying for it. Anyway, how was your day...."

    It's that last sentence that's important! :wink:

    P.S. Stumpyjon, always loved that sig!
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  • jonny ramrod
    jonny ramrod Posts: 184
    I can't belive you even have to ask.... :roll:

    of course you should / need, a new bike. you only live once,, :D
    thinking happy thoughts....before the pixies steal them..

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  • Thomas Prior
    Thomas Prior Posts: 74
    Now here is a man with a plan, getting others to agree with the purchasing suggestion, I like it.

    I should've thought of this too, unfortunatly I went through the usual way of begging and pleeding for a good 3 months before being told "no".

    Still, luck was on my side becuase a week ago I found a crack in my head tube and as soon as her in doors saw it I was ordered to "buy a new bike immediately!"
    I'm sure that rattling will go away...

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  • Dohboy78
    Dohboy78 Posts: 172
    There are some good replys... looks like the general feelings are... Buy it.

    I was looking at a nice Norco Six VPS frame on Flea-Bay. It sold before I could bid though! Will keep looking for a bargain. I want something suitable for Afan, Cwm Carn and the like. Im about 6ft 3 and about 14 stones.

    Thanks for all the replys. I actually bought her a bike last christmas as she has never owned one... admitidly it was only £70 but it does the job!

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