Buying bikes

[captainhastings]

How come I have two bikes in the shed yet I still find my self trawling ebay looking at other bikes in my neighbour hood what is going on !
I seem to have some sort of affliction or some thing


On another note how hard are down tube shifters to get used too

 

[Broughtonblue]

haha, i have 2 decent bikes, giant scr2 and a scott p4 sportster but still trawl ebay on a regular basis even though i know i cannot afford a newer/better one

 

[derrick]

I think it's like anything you get into, am always looking on ebay.

 

[hennbell]

I have 4 bikes I ride at least once a week, and I can see myself getting one more for winter riding.

http://www.louisgarneau.com/ca-en/product/310650/1302036/Transit/CITYZEN_SUB-0_BIKE

When it is -30 C with 2 inches of fresh snow this bike will keep rolling.

 

[vickster]

I am the same...used to change my car every 6-12 months, now it's bikes Probably lose less in depreciation though

 

[upsidedown]

Got a road bike, a mountain bike and a cargo bike. What else could I possibly need ?
A Surly Pugsley for the winter of course.

 

[apollo179]

I think it's like anything you get into, am always looking on ebay.

+1
Ive got 3 bikes but im allways looking on ebay hoping to upgrade the worst of my 3.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'm always on the lookout for something fresh, not neccessarily new, but maybe a new project or some other distraction. Is that not what ebay was invented for?

 

[Sara_H]

Me too!

Same with tents and camping equipment too!

 

[cyberknight]

I am limited to 2 nikes by SWMBO and it still does not stop me looking and wondering if i snuck another one in the garage that she might not notice

 

[biggs682]

and my other half thinks i am the only one who does this .

my fleet is

marin bear valley 1992 resting but rideable
bond of leicester steel racer wet daily commuter
phillips ???????? 3 speed dry daily commuter
columbus tubed single speed commuter for stepson ridden 1 by him so my spare dry weather bike
raleigh venture + 1 tandem family fun bike

then projects lurking are

phillips 1953 or 4 lightweight tourer frame set
p & a kennistons 531 racer bike awaiting stem removal and refit
paul milnes x wing cyclocross frame set
marin palasaides trail awaiting daughter to grow
giant mtb not sure why we still have this
ammacco zig zag commuter small wheeled bike (awaiting stripping down and using parts for single speed projects)

not sure if missed any till i go into garage and shed in morning but i think thats it

 

[jaggyallan]

I trawl e bay and gum tree and also visit various local bike shops (Chains and locals) to drool over a shinney new bike. all in the knowledge
that i cant afford it and would probably get a divorce if i did. Suppose the plus side to that is i would hve more time on my hands to cycle. Spent this week off checking out colour schemes for our living rooom. Aaargh

 

[Soltydog]

I regularly check on ebay & other sites for bargain bikes
I currently have 6 in the garage & yesterday ordered another new bike from Chain Reactions (due to 10% discount posted on here yesterday ) A very understanding wife has allowed the purchase from the savings rather than me scrimping & saving to fund it although It's going to be a struggle for space, so I think a couple of current bikes will be going