N+1 with a joint account.
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Dayvo
just passin' through
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- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
So if she's a proper keen cyclist, then she'll understand and appreciate the n+1 conundrum.
And what's good for you is good for her.
Yep....
A nice blue HPVelotechnik Gekko folding recumbent with electric assist
Trouble is that it was not for me!
It does however match my Rohloff equipped one
RMurphy195
Well-Known Member
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- South Birmingham
Do some overtime to pay for it.
Sets a nasty precedent next time SWMBO wants something
Sbudge
Cyclist
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- NW London & The Chilterns
I guess you could always get a tandem? 
lpretro1
Guest
Being underhand, sneaky, or downright lying is only going to lead to tears and recriminations once you are found out. Stop talking about this lady like she's thick. Sit down and have an adult conversation about why you want/need the bike and agree it between yourselves. yes you may have to compromise on something but hey what is more important - a healthy relationship with your good lady wife - or the bike?That way there are no comebacks or upset in the future...
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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- Land of confusion
+1 to both , i want a new bike but i dont need one ( then again i have 3 ) but i have done so much overtime lately that i compromised and bought a new set of wheels for my nice bike .I showed her the website with the wheels and the price and it was agreed they were my x mas pressie .I could have ordered them and lied but it just leads to aggro down the line .
RichardB
Slightly retro
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- West Wales
I'm in the 'easier to beg forgiveness than get permission' camp. Fortunately, my wife knows me very well by now. I used to be terrible at buying motorbikes long-distance. I wouldn't say a word, but then ask for a lift to pick it up. The last time, the conversation went like this, word for word: "Darling, are you doing anything important on Saturday?" "Where is it this time?" The relationship is fine, she just knows me too well and tolerates my occasional undisclosed purchases with amused tolerance.
but DIY, no expensive lawyers 
Dayvo
just passin' through
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- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
I agree if that you have a joint account, then things have to be fair and 50/50. But as I said further up the thread, if couples have separate accounts but pay all joint expenses evenly and fairly, then they should be free to do whatever they like with their hard-earned money.
Otherwise it's a case of
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
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- Land of Lincoln
When you have wife and kids in the equation, finances tend to get dicey, due to the unforseen.Don't get me wrong. I know a lot of people with far more expensive hobbies than mine. My hobby is self-supporting. But a year or so ago, I was looking at a sailboat, and that got me thinking about needing a vehicle sturdy enough to haul it, a slip for it at Peoria Harbor, maintenance, repairs, a barn to store it in for the winter. While my hobby in bicycles may be somewhat expensive, it could be so much worse. Perhaps you might consider saving ahead each month, an amount that will not cut into finances, and afford the bicycle that way. Maybe even two.
bramble1949
Senior Member
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- Banbury
Never take advice. Last Christmas, my sister-in-law bought me a blue T shirt on which was printed, You can't have too many bikes.
