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Old 06-14-2014, 08:46 AM
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My favorite way to justify the ridiculous amount of money I have spent on bicycles is to compare it to other hobbies. A new motorcycle can easily cost $20,000. A classic car or boat can cost way more. As others have already said, if it is in the budget, go for it.
Or another black hole for $, an airplane..

If it flys, floats or ____s, cheaper to rent
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Old 06-14-2014, 12:11 PM
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You people and your need for new bikes all the time... What is up with that??

From the guy with a new Spectrum coming on Tuesday 😉
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Old 06-14-2014, 12:27 PM
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You people and your need for new bikes all the time... What is up with that??

From the guy with a new Spectrum coming on Tuesday 😉
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Old 06-14-2014, 08:37 PM
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Pics will come. I need to finish piecing it together. The analogy of how much your buddies spend on alcohol a year vs buying a bike was key!
That was part of my rationale for a Pivot Mach 429 Carbon last November - and it did last a few months We do have to rehydrate after a ride. Best bike I've ever had.
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