How many miles to justify expensive bike?

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  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    Dunkeldog wrote:
    Generally if I find myself trying to justify a purchase I know I don't really need to make it. .

    +1
    I spent over £3k on my first road bike, purely because I wanted it never regretted it and have spent more on bikes since. However, I've agonised over buying things that costs a fraction of the bike, and ended up regretting it because I didn't really need it.
  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    Go for it - but - don't forget the wheels (make em good, on ye best bike) - also - keep in mind your winter riding - 2 bikes are better (if you've got funds).
  • Peddle Up!
    Peddle Up! Posts: 2,040
    "How many miles to justify expensive bike?"

    Justify? To whom?
    Purveyor of "up" :)
  • ForumNewbie
    ForumNewbie Posts: 1,664
    I think as long as it's not sitting unused in the garage, and you enjoy riding it when you can, it's worth investing in, providing you can and are not overstretching your budget.

    As people have said, lots of guys spend lots more on other hobbies, without the same health benefits or feel good factor of cycling.
  • flyer
    flyer Posts: 608
    Well I did it and spent the 2K

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/hu17/5988183338/


    Taking it for a spin tomorrow

    Flyer
  • wreckedmyklein
    wreckedmyklein Posts: 62
    Good man. You know it makes sense
    Over 50mph on Malaucene descent
  • Matt the Tester
    Matt the Tester Posts: 1,261
    crackin bike mate! glad you made the jump :D
    Coveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
    north west of england.
  • billy whippet
    billy whippet Posts: 171
    it's all about what you like and want not what you need... a good bike makes you feel great irrespective of how good you are or how much you ride it. The sheer joy of a beautiful bike (or even better, several) is priceless.
  • springtide9
    springtide9 Posts: 1,731
    [joke]
    Think about 5 miles per year justifies a £1000 bike. If you do more than 20 miles per year, you should really think about spending twice that.
    [/joke]
    Simon
  • woodbloke
    woodbloke Posts: 35
    markos1963 wrote:
    People spend thousands on other hobbies, look at the price of serious cameras, computers, fishing gear, boats motorbikes etc.
    When you look at it from that point of view a couple of thou' on a bike is peanuts especially when you weigh up the health benefits.
    Go for it and don't forget to tell us what you got and show us some pics :D
    ...and then some :shock: My other passion is cabinetmaking and I'm just about to spend some serious wonga on upgrading all the machinery in my 'shop. Bandsaw, £1K...planer/thicknesser £1K...table saw, £800...lathe £400 etc etc. And that doesn't include hand tools, most of which I've got (although I could always do with a few more planes :oops: ) Nope, road cycling in comparison seems to be fairly easy on the pocket, so if you want a more topendy bike at around £2Kish, then go for it...I am - Rob
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Nice bike - enjoy it.
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  • izzy Eviel
    izzy Eviel Posts: 48
    Do you guys buying £1,000+ bikes get them insured?
  • izzy Eviel
    izzy Eviel Posts: 48
    Do you guys buying £1,000+ bikes get them insured?
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    izzy Eviel wrote:
    Do you guys buying £1,000+ bikes get them insured?

    Mostly via Marks and Spencers house insurance. Cost = free!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • knownothingbozo
    knownothingbozo Posts: 168
    If I could afford it I'd buy the most expensive and beautiful bike and put it on tyhe wall as art! So buying one to actually ride seems like a no brainer!
    Some people are like slinkies - not much use for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.

    http://knownothingbozoandhisbike.blogspot.com/

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