How many bikes do you have???

[sgraham]

:confused:How many bikes is too many? I have 4 and everytime I go to a bike store whether it be local or on vacation, I can always find more that I would like to have... How about you guys?

[SheFly]

:confused:How many bikes is too many? I have 4 and everytime I go to a bike store whether it be local or on vacation, I can always find more that I would like to have... How about you guys?


I currently have 10 + a tandem (we have two of those, so I'm claiming one as mine). DH has equally as many, or maybe one more. That's a total of 20 - 22 in the basement.

Optimal number of bikes is current number of bike +1 :D

SheFly (the enabler)

[Cataboo]

I'm at 5, I'm trying to talk myself down to 4. 1 mountain bike, 1 commuter, 3 road bikes.

I'm half intruiged by fixies, so I keep thinking I'll make or buy one, but I kinda think that's a dumb idea, 'cause I seriously like my gears on hills.

[Kalidurga]

I'm a monogamist. I have one cyclocross bike now that takes me pretty much anywhere I want to go, and it will be either sold or donated when I can afford to get an upgraded one.

[Biciclista]

I have 3, and 1/2 of a tandem :p
I use my Davidson almost exclusively, sometimes I ride my mixte for short rides
and my old Hybrid is in the basement waiting to make fruit smoothies.
and yes, i'd buy another bike in a flash! (so i'm not looking now, i don't need
the temptation)

[Brandy]

Three road bikes, one half of a tandem...lol, and a new baby on the way. My mountain bike shipped yesterday! Yay!!

I'd like to say that I'm totally happy and content with what I have now, but I'd really like a beautiful lugged steel fixed gear. Maybe someday!

[SadieKate]

Woohoo! I'm down to 8.5 thanks to dachsund. The 0.5 is my half of the tandem.

And this doesn't count the Marin Mt Vision frame and shock looking for a new home. Shock has been rebuilt and Pushed (http://www.pushindustries.com/services.php?serv_page=fox%20air%20shocks&title=Fox%20Air%20Shocks) Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

[Vireo]

I currently have 10 + a tandem (we have two of those, so I'm claiming one as mine). DH has equally as many, or maybe one more. That's a total of 20 - 22 in the basement.

Optimal number of bikes is current number of bike +1 :D

SheFly (the enabler)

This is a true statement!

I have 11.5:D (http://www.epictrain.com/Photo_Gallery_Index.html).

Still "need"...

Cross Bike
Hard Tail Mountain Bike
Full Suspension Mountain Bike
Single Speed Cross Bike to Rough Ride (http://www.xo-1.org/)

[Cataboo]

I like that you guys are making me feel sane.

It's okay for me to have 5 bikes, because I don't have 8-10 like you guys :)

[mtbdarby]

I only have 3 - a road, hybrid and moutain bikes. The other two in my garage are spring cleaning finds and need new homes - I just got the bianchi measured and it's too big:( Anyone need/want a 58cm steel bianchi to fix up??

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Two bikes- one for fun road riding, one with grocery panniers and racks for errands & shopping. It's all I really need because I basically do only those two types of riding!

[Pedal Wench]

Only 11, but I need a cross and a hardtail.:o

[mayanorange]

Wow you guys have lots of bikes! (I'm jealous :D) I have my zippier road bike and Fern, my nearly read y to take on the world in any capacity Raleigh. So 2.

[maillotpois]

2 road bikes (one is the brevet/trainer bike w/schmidt hub and lights)
1 mtn bike
1/2 of a tandem (or really 1/3, as we ride w/ our daughter)
1 Ducati :D

I'm really satisfied w/ my bikes right now. Next one will be the aluminum frame Pegoretti I believe. But that is a LONG way down the road (so to speak).

[Biciclista]

I only have 3 - a road, hybrid and moutain bikes. The other two in my garage are spring cleaning finds and need new homes - I just got the bianchi measured and it's too big:( Anyone need/want a 58cm steel bianchi to fix up??

did you say 58cm? I thought it was "just your size" 58cm is huge!
(bummer, btw)

[Crankin]

I have 3 bikes: one road bike that is strictly a roadie, a hybrid (well, it's technically a flat bar road bike, but to me it's a hybrid) with pannier, lights, etc, and a FS mountain bike.
I would like either a touring bike or Bike Friday. Or, a Bike Friday that I can use for touring. The idea of short inn to inn trips has intrigued me for awhile, but I definitely don't have the bike to do that. My DH has a Friday, but it's a road bike. He isn't traveling much anymore and since he loves his road bike, he has thought of trading it in for a Friday we can tour with.
So besides our 7 bikes, we have our son's classic steel Serotta hanging in our bike shed. Even though we bought it for him, we won't sell it!

[TxDoc]

I own only 3 :D
-'#1' road bike
-training road bike
-time trial bike
and I'm waiting for slingshot bikes to develop a new road model so I can buy a 'travel' bike... :)

[7rider]

2 road bikes (one is the brevet/trainer bike w/schmidt hub and lights)
1 mtn bike
1/2 of a tandem (or really 1/3, as we ride w/ our daughter)
1 Ducati :D
.

I picked up a pair of Oakley Straight Jackets on Chainlove in the "Ducati Special Edition" color....flat grey and red with "Ducati" printed on one lens. I told my DH...."Now I need a Ducati to go with the glasses!" :D But, he didn't buy it. :( So....no Ducati for me.

But...I have 5 bikes: 2 drop bar road, 1 flatbar road, 1 dualie, 1 cruiser. I'm jonesing for a rigid singlespeed for playing in the woods at a local state park, and I'd love a custom Frankenstein bike (cross? tour? ultimate commuter monster?) for a commuter. Someday, on that last one. When the money tree out back finally bears some fruit! :rolleyes:

[TxDoc]

Anyone need/want a 58cm steel bianchi to fix up??

Nope, but if you find a 48-50 Bianchi on the curb - then please keep my name in mind, hee-hee!
:D

[mtbdarby]

did you say 58cm? I thought it was "just your size" 58cm is huge!
(bummer, btw)

Hey, the wheels were flat and I was really excited:p So I'm a dork - I had one of the bike shop guys measure it for me so it really is a 58cm. So it needs a new home! And he said the schwinn is lugged steel but it does need a lot of work. That one is my size if I want to spend a lot to fix it up. It may end up at the garage sale.

And I almost grabbed another one from the curb this morning. An orange bike with orange tape - another step through. But I resisted.

[Biciclista]

I am bummed about your Bianchi. it could have been a real love child for you.

[Aint Doody]

I only have 4--one that lives at our store, my '73 Schwinn. The others are my road bike, mt. bike, and Bike Fri. I had a hybrid that I loved, but DH made me get rid of one when I got the Friday. He just doesn't understand! But I decided to get ride of the hybrid rather than have him get rid of me.

[fidlfreek]

WOW - you guys make me realize I really really need more bikes! I only have the sexy french roadie and the Miss Cherry cruiser/errand/pleasure bike. I need a mountain, and a fixie!

Question - Anybody keep more than 2 or 3 bikes in an apartment? Space definitely is an issue...

[papaver]

And I almost grabbed another one from the curb this morning. An orange bike with orange tape - another step through. But I resisted.

hey! leave my bike alone!!!! :D

I have

2 road bikes (one Merckx, one orange bike)
1 mtb (Giant, but i never ride it)
1 brompton
2 city bikes

[Becky]

Question - Anybody keep more than 2 or 3 bikes in an apartment? Space definitely is an issue...

DH and I had 4, plus at least 1 frame at any given time, in our 2 bedroom apartment when we were first married. We built really nice oak racks and hung them in the living room.

[Fredwina]

More than 3 bikes in a apt. gets to be a hassle.
I currently have a Hybird, a Road bike, and a Recumbent. although the Hybird may morph into another recumebent:eek:

[VeloVT]

Three.

1) carbon road bike
2) cyclocross/commute bike
3) old raleigh reliant I picked up for $15 and plan to fix up and use as a town bike.

I could see getting two more (If I had the cash right now):
1) a road bike that is light and zippy but that I feel less protective of than my carbon bike -- a "training bike" if you like. There's a weekly practice crit series in the summer near where I live, and I'd love to try it, but among other things holding me back, I'm scared of crashing my bike.

2) a mountain bike

[ilima]

Two. My road bike, a Merlin that I absolutely love & a LeMond Poprad (technically a 'cross bike) set up for commuting and whatnot.

[mtbdarby]

I am bummed about your Bianchi. it could have been a real love child for you.


Thanks, but not as bummed as me....I made him measure it twice!

[pfunk12]

I only have 2 bikes ;) - mMy old Trek 2300 and my brand new Trek Madone 5.2 I also live in a 2-bedroom condominiium with my 2 daughters so space is an issue. But I refuse to put either bike in the bike storage room out back. There are tons of bikes in that room - on top of each other. I guess my girls and our dog have to get used to the fact that the bikes are part of the family :D I forgot to mention that I also have a very large treadmill in the corner of the living room. Since I'm not currently running, the bike trainer fits nicely on the 'mill.

[jesvetmed]

I feel inadequate at 2. And yet, justified, because I want more!

I need a commuter, but can make my current Specialized Sequoia into a good commuter if I upgrade to a better road bike. So that is the plan for the future. I also have a Santa Cruz Juliana Mountain Bike who I'm really just getting to know!

[pfunk12]

I forgot to add that I may only have 2 bikes but I have 16 pairs of running shoes in my office (15 are brand new and still have that wonderful new running shoe smell) :D I get a lot of the double-takes when visitors see the stacks of boxes. They have no idea what to say or ask.

[Blueberry]

5.5

1 road bike
1 cross bike
1 touring bike
1 bike friday
1 mountain bike
1/2 of a tandem

Speaking of tandems.....can anybody think oog why the &^$% thing would have stopped shifting when the drum brake went on? It was shifting great. Our mechanic says "it's an old freewheel" and we need to just replace the wheel. But, it was shifting fabulously until they "played" with the spacing....

CA

[GLC1968]

I'm down to three (finally!). One road, one tourer/commuter and one mountain bike. I love all three and doubt there will be any additions to the stable until I can afford full custom.

My H is down to 5 and that's pretty good for him.

We lived in an apartment (2 BR) when we first moved here for about 5 months and the bike situation was a real problem. We had a grand total of 11 bikes at the time. :eek: Luckily, we were able to also rent a garage for *most* of the time we lived there. It only became a problem in the last two months when we gave up the garage to save money. We put 4 bikes that weren't being ridden regularly in our new home and I immedately sold one of mine. That left 6 in a small 2 BR. Three in the spare room (with a computer desk and two large dog crates!), one on the balcony, one in the living room and one in the second bathroom. The worst part is that we have a dog who is terrified of bikes when they are in the house. I'm surprized she survived those two months with no long-term mental damage! :p

[NbyNW]

1 road/touring
1 folder (road)
1 mountain bike

Been wavering over whether to outfit the mtb with a rack for neighborhood errands and groceries, as I have not taken it out in a few years due to injury and being too busy with school/work. But still hoping I'll find the time to get out on a trail one of these days.

[Thorn]

Wow....I don't feel so bad any more. I was thinking I was out of control with 4:

Galanas (Waterford Road)
Edwina (S&S coupled Waterford)
Surly (rain and winter slush bike--with a brand like Surly she doesn't need another name)
Tank (Cannondale hybrid with snow tires)

[sgtiger]

I like that you guys are making me feel sane.

It's okay for me to have 5 bikes, because I don't have 8-10 like you guys :)

LOL!

I've been on a see-it, want-it bender this last month. I had to have my kids remind me that I don't NEED another bike at our last trip to REI.:o Fortunately, the bike shopping spree urges are calming down.

I have 4, but the cruiser I have is going to get donated to a local bike co-op now that I have the Masi mixte to use as my toodle around bike. My Rodriguez is a tourer that I use most of the time. It's great for long rides and to pull DD's trailer up the hills we have around here. If I had to go down to one bike, she's the one. I have a classic Miyata mixte that I found abandoned last year, but I haven't had a chance to fix it up yet. It needs a lot of work. Dh likes to remind me that the $$ I'd sink into fixing it up is more than what the bike sold for new in the '80s. But he's not counting in inflation;) While I do think it should be ridden by someone even if it's not me, I'm just not ready to give it up yet.:(

I think it'd be fun to have a lighter go-fast road bike one of these days. And I'm occasionally tempted to try out dirt, but I don't know if I could handle the frequent bumps and bruises that seem to come with being a new rider. Oh, and DD is about to out-grow that trailer I mentioned earlier and she's not ready to ride her own bike farther than the closest park and grocery store. What do I do then? The trail-a-bike feels too unstable for me to be comfortable riding with it in traffic. I wish I could get a FollowMe (http://www.followme-tandem.com/) bike coupler in the states. <sigh> From what I've heard, the low attachment point makes it feel more stable than a trail-a-bike or the Trail-Gator (http://www.trail-gator.com/) tow bar.

[shootingstar]

Well, even though this thread topic sounds familiar, but can't be bothered to do a search for older thread..

I'm knocked out...Shefly with her 10 bikes. Jeepers.

Have 3: 2 hybrids, 1 mountainbike
He has 3: hybrid, touring road and folding bikes.
We each have storage lockers, but mine is in a common bike locker with other people's. My standalone storage locker includes a jumble of art supplies and canvasses, which I would have to repack to accommodate another bike if I get one later.

The next one probably down the road, will be a folding bike.

[SheFly]

Well, even though this thread topic sounds familiar, but can't be bothered to do a search for older thread..

I'm knocked out...Shefly with her 10 bikes. Jeepers.


I think we've been down this road before, too, but it's fun to see how many bikes people have, and who else shares this addiction - er, passion :D. And I think there may have been one or two who bested me in number...

Since others have listed, here's my breakdown:

1 road racing bike, Kestrel Evoke Carbon
1 road training bike, Rocky Mountain Turbo
1 road singlespeed, Voodoo Limba
1 MTB FS racing bike, Specialized Epic
1 MTB FS training bike, BMC
1 MTB singlespeed, Soul Cycles Hooligan
1 'cross racing bike, Specialized TriCross
1 'cross training/pit bike, Specialized TriCross
1 'cross foul weather/trainer/commuter bike, Flyte
1 TT racing bike, Cannondale Ironman
1 road tandem, Cannondale (I claim the whole tandem since we have two - the other is a TT-specific Cannondale)

Oh, and since MP counted the Ducati, I have a Honda Ruckus (scooter) for errands and commuting ;)

SheFly (no, we don't have children, college funds, etc....)

[sfa]

Wow, now I'm feeling both jealous AND inadequate with just my one bike.

I like to think of my bike as a general practitioner in a world of specialists. It's a touring bike that I've now used for touring, commuting, charity rides and one tiny triathlon. Every time I think of getting a speedy road bike I hear my depression-era father in my head telling me that what I have is just fine for my needs. And I'm STILL sitting on a generous REI giftcard my sisters gave me back in January, thinking I could use it for a fun cruiser or a partial payment on a road bike. I can't make up my mind, and Dad's voice keeps telling me what I have is fine, so why would I spend money on something I don't need?

Sarah

[AnnieBikes]

I have 4 bikes. I never thought I would EVER say that!!

1. My first bike is front suspension MTB (Diamondback Response) which I ride weekly with a group from May through October.

2. My wonderful roadie, my Felt FW3, new this year.

3. My wonderful touring bike, Specialized Tri-cross Sport...and

4. My old road bike (Diamondback Master) which I will keep until after my 1500 mile road ride in August. (I need it while my Felt is in transit each way). Then I plan (maybe :( to sell it). We shall see.

I love them ALL!! ...but am way more comfortable on my new Felt.

[shootingstar]

Sfa-
We don't have a car and don't intend to get one so it's easier for us to justify. I only use 1 of my bikes regularily. The other 2 bikes have been used in the past, each for several years. I just have them around for times when regular bike is being repaired or when I have guest staying with us, to invite them for an easy cycle.

If you don't have huge loans/bills to pay and are living within your means, plus if you've had your current bike for many years with alot of mileage on it, then it's alot easier to make the decision.

And taking time to check out speedy road bike models would help. And you know that "checking out" could mean several months...which means saving up more money for no.2. :D

[sfa]

Sfa-
And taking time to check out speedy road bike models would help. And you know that "checking out" could mean several months...which means saving up more money for no.2. :D

I'm already at that stage! I started with a lot of internet research over the past several months, then just going into the LBS for various other things and looking at the road bikes while I was there, then on my most recent trip I talked to one of the guys in the shop but didn't do any test riding. That'll be the next trip.

I figure I can drag this process out for a long time, but with a trip to Ireland and Norway coming up in a couple of months, I'd have a hard time justifying the expense.

It'll happen. I need to make DH read this thread so he can see that I'm not crazy to want more than one bike!

Sarah

[chicago]

I have one road bike which I love :D

... and one mountain bike which I don't ride much:cool:

Maybe one day I will have two road bikes, but now I don't see the point... my next purchase will be a horse:D

[spokewench]

1 hard tail mountain bike
1 full suspension mountain bike
1 carbon fiber road bike
1 steel road bike
1 cross bike (soon to be sold to my sister in law)

So, 5 right now; but I will soon only have 4.

Hubby has 6.

TOTAL 11 in the house.

[pinkbikes]

I can't make up my mind, and Dad's voice keeps telling me what I have is fine, so why would I spend money on something I don't need?


Because it would give you joy!:) And the world is a bit short of joy sometimes.

If you can afford it and you'll ride it, take your joy!:) There is no such thing as "too many bikes" if you ride and enjoy them all. (Says a woman with 4bikes and half a tandem).

[Biciclista]

Wow, now I'm feeling both jealous AND inadequate with just my one bike.

I like to think of my bike as a general practitioner in a world of specialists. It's a touring bike that I've now used for touring, commuting, charity rides and one tiny triathlon. Every time I think of getting a speedy road bike I hear my depression-era father in my head telling me that what I have is just fine for my needs. And I'm STILL sitting on a generous REI giftcard my sisters gave me back in January, thinking I could use it for a fun cruiser or a partial payment on a road bike. I can't make up my mind, and Dad's voice keeps telling me what I have is fine, so why would I spend money on something I don't need?

Sarah

my goodness, then don't! be a shining example for the rest of us consumers.
first to thine own self be true. who cares about how many bikes other folks have. you have one and you like it!

[Geonz]

Didn't this thread in the past get into all kinds of analysis of the difference between "want" and "need" and justifying wasteful consumerism in a world running short of resources?

I started with a green Schwinn Varsity (I think) 5-speed in 1990 that my mother put under the Christmas tree when I mentioned that at my new location in Richmond, it was flat enough to ride a bike. Little did I know my lifestyle would change! When I'd enjoyed riding it that summer, I went out just after Labor Day to *all* the bike shops 'til I found my Giant Nutra, entry-level hybrid.

I enjoyed it and then moved out to Illinois. My friends were into e-bay. My brother told me "get a Schwinn Racer for me if you find one because they're great bikes." I found one, bought it in 2000 ... and he didn't really want it. It has nice baskets so I could haul stuff easily.

I started *really* riding. People kept saying "if you had a lighter bike..." and one day in 2001 I rode one, and then inherited a little money. Bike shop guy said "you say you want lighter with bigger gears? Trek has a new line of hybrids." Got the Trek. Rode more.

2002: Got the Xtracycle added to the Giant. I thought hard about that ... but the company history sold me. Now I had a bike to carry anything and a bike to ride far and fast.

2003 or 4: Walked into shop to buy a tube. Grad student there, talking to my late lamented buddy Fritz about whether his asking price for his Dutch Commuter bike was fair, since he didn't want to take it home and he was graduating. Fritz had just said "you just have to find the right person." THat guy still thinks Fritz has telepathic powers ;) Had I ever heard of a Gazelle? Yes, I'd been introduced to one by a biking buddy who saw it parked, and he'd told me about all its funky features, and I'd lamented that on this continent you couldn't get a bike *Really* made for commuting. "For 400 it's yours." Considered. Realized that for the rest of my life I'd be lamenting "I could have had a Gazelle!" and it was going to make his whole moving process easier.

A year later: whole mess of us had been talking about folding bikes and how the LBS didn't carry them because they didn't think they would sell - but hey, (he'd said to one of the employees in our group), if he *knew* 5 or six people were definitely interested.... As a service to my community I said I'd get one - would go halvsies with somebody, too, if that would work. He told me (before anybody else had even added to the tally) to go ahead, pick one out, he'd put it in stock if I didn't like it. I got one and within six months five more *had* headed out of the shop.

I have five bikes and I use them all. There's room in the garage because there is no car, and when I got the folder that was my rationale / rationalization... that *ten* of them would add up to the price of a reasonable used car. I also am a dismal mechanic and, therefore, right now I have two *ridable* bikes. My 7500 FX ('go fast' bike) is fine, as is the 1968 Schwinn I'm commuting with on these very rainy days. The Gazelle (Dutch commuter bike I got from a grad still has its studded tyres on from the winter, and the Xtracycle has a flat front tire that I fixed once but obviously *didn't* find the source. I got a recall notice about the Dahon so I might be getting a new handlebar for it, and besides, when I got on it last something was up with the chain adn it wouldn't, like, engage when I pedaled.

In the garage is also my friend's 1960 Racer that she never rides... and yes, I confess I acquired a Schwinn Spitfire from a man truly struggling with purchase addiction who was trying to unload some of the hundreds of bicycles in his basement (wall to wall, rather neatly arranged). That one I may take down and donate to the bike co-op, except that the folks buying bikes there want things that are more functional than a 55 pound coaster-brake bike (it really *is* hard to ride).

I sometimes struggle with buying things I don't need... when I think of what fun a Computrainer would be I slip $50 into the basket that goes to a certain nutrition program in El Salvador and then I can't afford it any more ;)

[ZenSojourner]

Just the one. One's enough for me. I have no feelings of lust towards speedy bikes because I am not a speedy type person. I have less than no interest in racing, either participating or watching (not big on "watching" ANY sport).

I have nothing against it when other people are enjoying it, but it doesn't put any sparkle in my eyes.

I would kind of sort of like a more hybrid-ish style of bike and had hoped maybe to be able to buy a Susan B from Terry, but they're not making them this year, problems with the new supplier from what I've been told. But even that isn't a very serious want. Turns out I haven't had the money after all. Since I've been thinking about buying something like this since Terry was calling it the Athene, it's pretty obviously not a real high priority (that's like 13 years).

I love my touring type bike and the racks on it. I need panniers for the front now, I'm lusting after panniers much more than another bike. I just don't need anything else.

[Ana]

I have two:

1) My first road bike

2) My commuter bike

I love my commuter bike slightly more ;) I am also getting a bike fit tomorrow (woo) and will post a report if anything interesting happens :)

I am looking for a new, more comfortable road bike (possibly another kind but we'll have to see).

[dachshund]

Heh... thanks to SadieKate I now have 3. :cool:
- Fairly new titanium road bike (Seven, painted orange!)
- a slightly too small Bianchi. I'm keeping it 'cause a backup bike is nice to have.
- my first mountain bike, a lovely titanium Litespeed that I bought from SadieKate. I just unpacked it and set up! Yay!

[OakLeaf]

Really only two. My old racer is collecting dust - it's geared way too tall for my old legs. With a six-speed freewheel and a standard double up front, I'd have to spread the dropouts and replace the entire drivetrain and the rear wheel to get shorter gears. For what that would cost, I could have a whole 'nother bike.

I've got the '07 Cannondale Synapse road bike and an '03 Trek Navigator that lives down south for the short commutes (<6 miles) I have there.

I need a commuter for up north. I'm thinking of a metal frame road bike, that I could hang a rear rack on, rather than a full-fledged heavy tourer. Friend of mine about my size just got a new Seven... I'm going to ask her what she plans to do with her Ruby. :cool:

[mayanorange]

Question - Anybody keep more than 2 or 3 bikes in an apartment? Space definitely is an issue...

We have a 2BR apartment... well it used to have 2 bedrooms, now it has one bedroom and bike room with a bed in the way! :D We have 4 bikes between the 2 of us.

[HillSlugger]

Apparently my (imposed from outside) limit is 3. I had to sell a bike when I got the tri bike.

[Skierchickie]

3 for me.

1) Jamis Xenith Pro carbon roadie (glad I got her last summer, now that DH is out of work)
2) Trek Fuel EX 9 mtb
3) Trek 520 tourer. Has yet to see much touring, I'm afraid, especially since DH doesn't have one, and we can't be buying any toys just now.

I always try to sell whichever one is being replaced as soon as I can, to help finance the new one. Sold the Trek 5200 over the winter, to make up for the Jamis.

I have a question for Shefly and anyone else in the 10-bike range (or even the 5-bike range, for that matter). When do you ride them all? I can't find enough time to ride the 3 I have. Last summer was my highest cycling year ever, and I still only got on the mtb 1-2 times per week, commuted 1-2 days a week on one of the other 2, and rode-rode-rode the new road bike. This year I'm back to running and (theoretically) swimming again, so 3-4 biking days per week is all I'll be able to squeeze in. With 10 bikes, a person would have to do double bike workouts 3 days a week, just to use them all! :p

[sundial]

Um, well, I tried to limit it to 2 bikes but the commuter bike was calling out to me. :o So 3. For now.

[SheFly]

I have a question for Shefly and anyone else in the 10-bike range (or even the 5-bike range, for that matter). When do you ride them all? I can't find enough time to ride the 3 I have. Last summer was my highest cycling year ever, and I still only got on the mtb 1-2 times per week, commuted 1-2 days a week on one of the other 2, and rode-rode-rode the new road bike. This year I'm back to running and (theoretically) swimming again, so 3-4 biking days per week is all I'll be able to squeeze in. With 10 bikes, a person would have to do double bike workouts 3 days a week, just to use them all! :p

Sometimes, having such a choice can be overwhelming - standing in the basement wondering which of the bikes to ride today... I all honesty, however, most of my bikes are very purpose-specific.

I race road, mountain and cross and have bikes that are only used for that purpose. Each of those dsiciplines also has a training bike (that brings to 6). The cross bikes are typically used only after Sept, during the season, and also, sometimes, during training camps in the summer (on dirt roads in Maine).

Our club also has a weekly TT series, so the TT bike(s) get quite a bit of use throughout the season (Apr-Sept) as well (that's 8). I have one dedicated road/trainer/commuter bike that I rode on the trainer all winter, and outdoors when the roads were still slushy, wet and salty.

The SS MTB is the one bike that gets the least amount of use, and DH is talking about converting that to a geared hardtail instead. I probably only use this bike a handful of times in the year. The SS road bike gets used for recovery spins - works pretty well to just rest my legs.

Cycling is my passion. I am on my bike at LEAST 5 days a week, and to keep it interesting, I have to mix it up - a TT on Weds, MTB ride on Thurs, road rides other days. I love to ride though, and do use all of the bikes I have.

I think everyone who has a bike, regardless of the number, and enjoys it, is richer for the experience.

SheFly

[msincredible]

I've got:

1 road bike
1 folding bike (doubles as a pseudo-MTB)
1 unicycle
1 project in progress (touring/commuting bike that I'm building from a vintage frame)



2 road bikes (one is the brevet/trainer bike w/schmidt hub and lights)
1 mtn bike
1/2 of a tandem (or really 1/3, as we ride w/ our daughter)
1 Ducati :D


Ah well, if we're counting motorcycles too, I've got three of those. :p

[badgercat]

One. My Trek FX 7.2. I commute on it AND I've done 50-mile rides on it. I've done 30-mile rides without even bothering to take off the rear rack and kickstand. :cool:

Don't let anybody ever tell you one bike can't do it all. :D

[Cataboo]

One. My Trek FX 7.2. I commute on it AND I've done 50-mile rides on it. I've done 30-mile rides without even bothering to take off the rear rack and kickstand. :cool:

Don't let anybody ever tell you one bike can't do it all. :D

Oh, almost any bike can do it all, especially with a strong rider... But it might not necessarily do it as well as a bike that was designed for it....

I'd suggest you don't go mountain biking with your fx.

I try to make up for my imperfections as a rider by getting a better bike instead of fixing me.


You guys did inspire me to list a bike & a frame on craigslist yesterday, and I "appear" to have buyers for them both at this point. *sniffle* I might cry.

[tulip]

I have three bikes that I use regularly, and one awaiting rebirth as either a single speed or an Xtracycle. I'm very happy with all of them, and they all do exactly what they are intended for.

Jamis Coda Comp (2003): This was my commuting bike when I lived in DC. It's quick and responsive, has a nice rack (:eek:), and is, for me, the perfect commuting bike. I work from home now, so it's become my errand bike. I need bigger panniers for groceries, but for now I make do with the ones I have.

Luna Eclipse road bike (2005): I got this bike two years after my Very Bad Accident that totaled by former road bike, a 1983 Vitus. This is one of my bikes that I take out for long rides either alone, with my best friend, or with the local bike club.

Bike Friday road bike (2008): this is my other long distance road bike that also travels with me on vacations and business trips. I've taken in far and wide because it fits in a suitcase. It's also quite the conversation starter on group rides. It also takes me on country road rambles, and is scheduled to take me on a century ride next week.

Specialized Stumpjumper Sport (1985): I got this one new way back when. It was my racing MTB long before suspension made its appearance on the scene. I commuted on it in DC before I got the Jamis (and subsequently cut 10 minutes off of my 14-mile commute each way). It's a beautiful lugged steel frame, heavy, and will someday become my sleek single speed urban exploring bike or my heavy-duty grocery bike with Xtracycle. Right now it languishes in my brother's basement.

That's it. I don't need any other bikes. Maybe someday I'll toy with cyclocross, but I think I'd rather get a kayak, or perhaps get my roof repaired :o.

[Tater]

I have four bikes that see regular use.

1) 1987 Bridgestone 10 sp.- this steel tank is my errand running bike.

2) 2003 Raleigh M40 hardtail- used as a commuter with slick tires. Now sees action when I ride with the hubby.

3) 2004 Specialized Dulce Elite- set up as my wet weather bike.

4) 2004 Giant TCR C W- main ride.

[badgercat]

Oh, almost any bike can do it all, especially with a strong rider... But it might not necessarily do it as well as a bike that was designed for it....

I'd suggest you don't go mountain biking with your fx.


Of course I could be zippier on the roads or whatnot, but overdrawing my bank account or spending my student loans on a road bike instead of tuition wouldn't exactly be prudent. :p

and I didn't have mountain biking in mind when I said that! :eek:

[sundial]

Don't let anybody ever tell you one bike can't do it all. :D

I was doing that with my mtb and a wrench rolled his eyes at me. Yeah well, so what if I have to rebuild the rear shock. I'm not gonna let it sit around and collect dust.