money money money

[iLB]

so i've just been thinking about the cashflow i've put through my LBS's in the past 2 weeks and i think i've just passed the 1K mark. this includes a new racing bike, pedals, cleats, spd shoes, bottle cage, pump, cycle computer and a small saddle bag, and a new pair of cycling shorts. i'm starting to worry about the level of expenditure (being only 17, even if this is part xmas present) as i still would like to buy some more decent clothes (windproof jacket and gloves especiallly). is there a point where expenditure on new kit levels out, or should i be looking for a new job once i get made redundant from my Woolworths saturday job by the end of the year?

 

[Joe24]

so i've just been thinking about the cashflow i've put through my LBS's in the past 2 weeks and i think i've just passed the 1K mark. this includes a new racing bike, pedals, cleats, spd shoes, bottle cage, pump, cycle computer and a small saddle bag, and a new pair of cycling shorts. i'm starting to worry about the level of expenditure (being only 17, even if this is part xmas present) as i still would like to buy some more decent clothes (windproof jacket and gloves especiallly). is there a point where expenditure on new kit levels out, or should i be looking for a new job once i get made redundant from my Woolworths saturday job by the end of the year?

My bikes keep braking andhaving things going wrong. Stop moaning

Ive put alot of money through my bike shop, no idea how much, and i would hate to know. Im 17 aswell, i do have a job, and im not being made redundant so not that bad, but still.

 

[jayce]

hi fella the spending is never ending ive been riding for years im still buying clothes,bike parts,frames, it just goes on and on . if you want good stuff its gona cost . we all do it because we all love it and want to look good

 

[RedBike]

I wish. Over time you seem to spend more and more until eventually you realise that your bike(s) costs more to 'maintain' than your car.

 

[chipmonster]

I wish. Over time you seem to spend more and more until eventually you realise that your bike(s) costs more to 'maintain' than your car.

Thats right, I am spending more on my bikes than on the car at the moment.

 

[Young Un]

I am skint, being only 14 and already spent about 400 punds just on acesories(parents bought bike). And now I want this beasty but have absolutely no way of funding it. I need a job, and probably sponsership but that is never going to happen.

Steve

 

[Joe24]

I am skint, being only 14 and already spent about 400 punds just on acesories(parents bought bike). And now I want this beasty but have absolutely no way of funding it. I need a job, and probably sponsership but that is never going to happen.

Steve

HTFU YC, you need a make a chainring collapse under your emmence force to know you have super powers in your legs!!!

 

[Young Un]

HTFU YC, you need a make a chainring collapse under your emmence force to know you have super powers in your legs!!!

My cycling club think i will be the next Chris Hoy

 

[iLB]

not the response my bank manager was looking for lol, o well, guess i'll have to buy tht carbon fibre frame mounted pump as well

 

[Joe24]

My cycling club think i will be the next Chris Hoy

Bah! Chris Hoy doesnt have the super powers i have in my legs!!!

 

[Young Un]

You ever considered riding track Joe?

Steve

 

[iLB]

out of interest wot r u using to lock up ur expensive bikes? i resorted to taking mine round the shops today instead of leaving it somewhere

 

[Young Un]

I dont commute on my bikes so on rides I never really get off it. But in the shed it is locked to the lawnmower.

Steve

 

[asterix]

There is only one Chris Hoy

 

[iLB]

+1 only 1 chris hoy, but theres me 2