The unbearable lightness of my empty garage.

[parallelfish]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Here we are just nine short days into 2020 and I am down to just two bikes - my Kirk and my Ellis.

Pictures or it’s not true

[Clean39T]

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[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by NHAero

Favorite Thoreau quote:
A man is rich in proportion to the amount of things he can afford to let alone.
You, sir, have nailed it! However...

When I find a good home for my old Klein MTB I'll be down to nine bikes.

I have a mid-90s Klein that hasn't seen dirt in way too long. I've been holding onto it on the off chance that someone will need a bike to ride. The reality is that it's just taking up space and should go to someone who will enjoy a classic hardtail.

And the Cannondale WS R800 bought for my son 16 years ago, when a full size road bike was too big for him. Then he grew and took over my Colnago Crystal. Daughter briefly rode the Cannondale. It hasn't seen pavement in way too long as well. Needs to go to someone who will enjoy it.

And the Dream CX which always has been, and will increasingly (!), be just a bit too large for me.

And a couple of others...

Anyone know of a good forum where I can sell some classic bikes and bike parts?

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by rallizes

it's one thing to get rid of some bikes

it's another to stop looking for them because you will soon find one

are you still looking?

that said, good to see the OP possibly getting a handle on what could be called a compulsion

I can't speak for the OP, but it definitely describes me. I used buying bikes to assuage personal stress. The steel frame I'm in the process of purchasing will be my ISFD (I'm So Fu**ing Done) bike. What a relief. Time to concentrate on riding, and more importantly, family.

[jtbadge]

I have a complete road bike build (Ultegra 6800 group, Bitex/H Plus Son wheels, Ritchey/Nitto/Brooks cockpit) - minus the frame - sitting in a box right now. The urge to buy something I don't need is palpable.

[72gmc]

Have 2 now, trying to decide if 3 would be just right. Road, MTB, maybe add a cross or all-road. Maybe.

Thanks for the Lena Olin reminder. She's probably why I saw the movie rather than reading the book.

[flying]

In over 30 years of riding I have never had more than 1 bike at a time.

I guess these days I actually do have two but only because I leave one in another country I visit each year on vacation & did not like the traveling internationally with a bike ordeal.

But as to having just one bike...It started long ago because I was young & raising a family but later it became the same realization Ducatu2 mentioned (edited/shortened)

Originally Posted by ducati2

To each his own but the less I think about things the happier I am.I now focus on the music and not the guitar, the ride and not the bicycle

Not to mention this way I never have option anxiety as to which to ride or which do I like more Like a wife I just have one ....The one I love

[weisan]

True enlightenment is reached when you remain untouched whether you have one bike or ten bikes in your garage.

You are no longer attached.

It's just a number.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by weisan

True enlightenment is reached when you remain untouched whether you have one bike or ten bikes in your garage.



You are no longer attached.



It's just a number.

Fully transcending causes and conditions, yes. I'm not quite there yet.

[chiasticon]

you keep bicycles this fine in the garage!?!

[Clean39T]

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[Kirk007]

I'm waiting for Dan to announce his bicycle finder concierge service. I mean, the bikes Dan has found and put together over the past two years, and in not so easily found large sizes - it's amazing.

So, you send him your desired parameters and for a small fee Dan presents bike after bike of fine droolworthy possible aquisitions. And for additional fees such acquisition could be rebuilt with certain parts levels. The thrill of the chase is satisfied, the client gets a great product; I dunno this could evolve into a full time way to live the good life in Bend!

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by weisan

True enlightenment is reached when you remain untouched whether you have one bike or ten bikes in your garage.

You are no longer attached.

It's just a number.

Hmm. Not sure about that one. But, the more I think about it, the more I think this was one of the best thread titles in a long time. Makes too much sense to be coincidental. I highly recommend the book.

[Clean39T]

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[colker]

Originally Posted by flying

In over 30 years of riding I have never had more than 1 bike at a time.

I guess these days I actually do have two but only because I leave one in another country I visit each year on vacation & did not like the traveling internationally with a bike ordeal.

But as to having just one bike...It started long ago because I was young & raising a family but later it became the same realization Ducatu2 mentioned (edited/shortened)


Not to mention this way I never have option anxiety as to which to ride or which do I like more Like a wife I just have one ....The one I love

That´s my MO as well. I may build a second pair of wheels... have a rainy day and a fast day wheel. maybe....