How do i...

olza23
olza23 Posts: 20
edited August 2012 in The cake stop
Persuade my fiance to let me buy my special weekend bike?

I've been looking at it for weeks, dropping hints, but she wont let me buy the Bianchi?

How did everyone manage? I have my commuter for work etc... why doesn't she understand the concept of a weekend bike?

ALL HELP IS APPRECIATED!

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  • team47b
    team47b Posts: 6,425
    ...there's still time




    RUN!
    my isetta is a 300cc bike
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    MTFU :lol:
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    If the current fiance won't let you buy what you want, you will have no chance with the wife.
    Stand up* or you can see your future.

    *Assuming that you can afford the bike in the first place. MTFU.
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • crescent
    crescent Posts: 1,201
    Convince her that there are worse things you could spend your money on. Fags, booze, wild women etc etc. Assuming of course you don't spend loads on this already!! :wink:
    Bianchi ImpulsoBMC Teammachine SLR02 01Trek Domane AL3“When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. “ ~H.G. Wells Edit - "Unless it's a BMX"
  • schlepcycling
    schlepcycling Posts: 1,614
    Just remember that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
    'Hello to Jason Isaacs'
  • olza23
    olza23 Posts: 20
    schlepcycling wrote:
    Just remember that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

    Best thing I've read in a long time!! I'm going to MTFU and buy it this weekend!

    Cheers guys!
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    Seriously dude, if you can afford it without compromising your commitments with your fiancé then just MTFU and buy it.

    If it means cancelling a holiday or not paying the rent/mortgage, then you couldn't really afford it!
  • team47b
    team47b Posts: 6,425
    Good idea, buy the bike it's faster than running! :D
    my isetta is a 300cc bike
  • upperoilcan
    upperoilcan Posts: 1,180
    It concern's me from reading various posts just how many people have to ask for their partners permission to buy something...

    It's your money just go and buy it FFS. :D
    Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2.
  • raymondo60
    raymondo60 Posts: 735
    My wife is always asking 'Is that a new bike?' (which it is) to which I always answer 'Don't be silly love, I've had this one for years'!

    However, I find myself asking the same about expensive shoes and handbags..................... :cry:
    Raymondo

    "Let's just all be really careful out there folks!"
  • p9uma
    p9uma Posts: 565
    If you have the the money, then buy the bike if you want it, it's none of her feckin' business.
    Trek Madone 3.5
    Whyte Coniston
    1970 Dawes Kingpin
  • wiffachip
    wiffachip Posts: 861
    she's not the only one that doesn't understand the concept of a weekend bike

    is there a mid-week bike ?
  • team47b
    team47b Posts: 6,425
    wiffachip wrote:
    she's not the only one that doesn't understand the concept of a weekend bike

    is there a mid-week bike ?

    Yes it's called the Odin, I presume that you only ride it on Wednesdays.


    http://au.shopping.com/Diablo-Odin-Diab ... cycle/info
    my isetta is a 300cc bike
  • nickellis
    nickellis Posts: 239
    My girlfriend persuaded me to drop dollar on a weekend bike.

    She is even sympathetic to the fact that I might want a TT bike a the future, and a house with a garage to keep said quiver of bikes in.

    She's a keeper!!!!
    Trek 1.1c (2012) - For commuting
    Trek Madone 5.5c (2010) - For pleasure http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o62 ... G_0413.jpg
  • capt_slog
    capt_slog Posts: 3,974
    Whenever I see a thread like this, this advert comes to mind.....

    4mKzs.jpg


    The older I get, the better I was.

  • jrduquemin
    jrduquemin Posts: 791
    Buy the damned thing and apologise for it afterwards :-)
    2010 Lynskey R230
    2013 Yeti SB66
  • p9uma
    p9uma Posts: 565
    jrduquemin wrote:
    Buy the damned thing and apologise for it afterwards :-)

    This would work.
    Trek Madone 3.5
    Whyte Coniston
    1970 Dawes Kingpin
  • nickellis
    nickellis Posts: 239
    Tell her that you brought it by accident.

    You were paying the test ride deposit, and they charged you the full amount by accident, so you said "oh, we'll might as well keep it now"

    No harm, no foul.
    Trek 1.1c (2012) - For commuting
    Trek Madone 5.5c (2010) - For pleasure http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o62 ... G_0413.jpg
  • Redhog14
    Redhog14 Posts: 1,377
    STEP 1.
    http://www.bianchi.com/

    STEP 2.

    http://www.fitness-singles.com/

    :D
    @surroundedbh
  • snoopsmydogg
    snoopsmydogg Posts: 1,110
    step 1 - get a new model

    step 2 - go and get that weekend bike

    :D
  • seanorawe
    seanorawe Posts: 950
    Burn all your shirts with the Iron and blame her. Throw a massive row and tell her your buying a bike to pick up your spirits. Im assuming your partner is like my wife and does what shes told. I.E Iron, clean etc
    Cube Attain SL Disc
    Giant CRS 2.0
  • Gizmo_
    Gizmo_ Posts: 558
    jrduquemin wrote:
    Buy the damned thing and apologise for it afterwards :-)
    Or buy the damned thing and don't apologise.

    Mine wasn't very happy about me buying my road bike.

    And she's quite unhappy about me commuting on it in London traffic.

    And she's really unhappy about it living in the dining room.

    At least, I think that's what those noises mean. I'm not listening. :D
    Scott Sportster P45 2008 | Cannondale CAAD8 Tiagra 2012
  • dylanfernley
    dylanfernley Posts: 409
    Unless she's your pimp, go out and buy the bike, it doesn't need justifiying, you may have to alter your wedding plans :wink:
  • HungryCol
    HungryCol Posts: 532
    "This is 2012 honey, where's my expensive engagement ring "

    "Alright then the Bianchi will do"
    Every winner has scars.
  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    It's easier to get forgiveness than permission !
    Science adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
    Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
  • derbygrimpeur
    derbygrimpeur Posts: 822
    I just bought mine and dealt with the ear ache after. My money, I'll do what I want with it.

    Besides, my Mrs can wait a bit longer for an eternity ring - it's called an eternity ring for a reason ;)
  • derbygrimpeur
    derbygrimpeur Posts: 822
    MattC59 wrote:
    It's easier to get forgiveness than permission !

    didn't read this before my post but +1

    My Mrs actually commented on how nice my bike looked. Can't remember the last time she moaned about me having bought it.

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