N+1 need < want

[samsbike]

By way of a background, I already have a number of bikes and the 2 main ones are a classic steel racing bike and a ti tourer (which is my main commuter). The former only comes out on high days and holidays, not least because it cant run guards.

I should probably pose this on moneysavingexpert or something as this is probably the wrong forum for this sort of question, lol

Nearly 100 % of my riding is commuting (about 2/3 times a week, 30m rt). My children are still of the age where they want me to play with them (long may that continue) so long weekend rides are out. I do the odd summer evening ride, but the ti tourer is good enough for that.

I am back to wanting a disc braked endurance carbon bike. I am not sure why carbon other than the weight thing as I much prefer the aesthetic of skinny tubes.

I am however, struggling to justify the 'need' as my current stable is sufficient and I first bought the steel bike simply to get a race bike.

How have you, if you have, justified it to yourself?

 

[Mrs M]

If you don't squander your money on silly things then why shouldn't you have a wee treat now and again.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Put that burning money of yours in a pension fund or towards your home mortgage. The urge will go away soon.

 

[biggs682]

i never feel the need to justify any of my purchases as i normally sell one first

 

[vickster]

You work hard presumably. You provide for your family. Why shouldn't you enjoy your money too? Not like you'll get much benefit from saving it at the moment

 

[flake99please]

Ask yourself why not, rather than why.

 

[samsbike]

That would be bad - the force is strong with the why not

 

[broady]

i never feel the need to justify any of my purchases as i normally sell one first

I always aim to sell one after!!

 

[StuAff]

Even a VERY expensive bicycle (e.g. a Trek Emonda SLR 10, let alone a Moulton Double Pylon...) is a bargain compared to the equivalent price car. And the car depreciates much quicker, costs much more to run, and won't keep you fit. I don't drink or take drugs (legal or not), nights out are infrequent & I don't drive. My petrol powered vehicle (125cc scooter) does 135 mpg over a 'bad' week commuting...the Viner cost me less than £800, nearly new, so an absolute snip, though I spent rather more on the components it now has. 15,000 miles or so on that one, at a rough guess, over the past six years. The Litespeed was the most expensive in the stable- a bit over £3k, but (i) I'm getting a travel allowance in pay for the next few years which more than covered it, and the scoot, and the scoot's running costs and (ii) it'll last years, and years, and still look fantastic.

You want it? You can afford it? Buy it.

As to what 'it' is.....if you don't know, it'll be fun to find out.

 

[macp]

I saw a Cannondale full carbon with discs today and its gorgeous. When I have saved enough I will buy it

 

[stalagmike]

If you can afford it and have the space to store then why not? If you have any doubts about whether you can afford it then don't do it. Have a small treat instead like a slice of cake at the next cafe stop.

 

[samsbike]

It isn't a question of money per se. Its more space, where do I put it (I mean I can squeeze in it) and when will I really use it if I already have the two other bikes.
I do moan about the tourer, which is a beast, but in winter it just kind of gets on with it, albeit at a sure footed pace, so I am loath to get rid of it. Its also make out of metal so I worry less about impact damage. I also worry that I will buy it and simply lose my mojo!

 

[vickster]

Do you have a garden? If so look at Asgard storage units

Their 4 X 29er model happily takes 4 full size road bikes

 

[samsbike]

LOL, that would not work - kids stuff comes first there - trampoline and play house. Yeah, I know they have all the toys!