Is there something wrong with me? n+2

I bought 2 bikes in a month :D. This is after I've told myself to slow down, I don't ride like I used to, the season is too short, etc etc. A few weeks ago I finally ordered my Bike Friday after weeks of see-sawing. Curiosity won out over practicality (and economics). Then today I was at the Specialized dealer to get a part for my old Sirrus and just couldn't help another look at the Dolce. It's in the car now :o

My therapist said I don't have to justify anything to anybody. At least that's what I heard her say ;)

Well, I can think of worst things to spend your money on.

I don't have a Bike Friday but from what I hear from those who do have them, they're actually quite practical.

Both are great bikes, so how could you resist?

What will you use the Friday for? I've taken mine to two continents and several states/provinces. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful bike.

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Originally Posted by ny biker

Well, I can think of worst things to spend your money on.

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This is what I told the bike shop guy, verbatim.
Oh, and the "practical" comment was simply that the few people I know who have the Fridays either live in a city apartment and commute, or just travel a lot. I live in a house with a garage, but.... I have a small car. When I put my full size bike in it, my luggage is in the front seat. With the Friday I'll have room for other stuff, and even a passenger.

I bought a Cannondale Synapse last fall. It hasn't worked out well (except for the gorgeous color ;)) so I'll be selling it.

I see nothing wrong with adding more bikes, and getting a Friday does sound very practical, but 2 bikes in a month is pretty fast! :) I've been eyeing new bikes more and more recently...not sure how that's going to end up yet!

What didn't work out with your Synapse and what model is it? I'm really enjoying mine but am starting to get the urge to upgrade something on it or play with the drop for a slightly more aggressive ride.

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Originally Posted by ny biker

Well, I can think of worst things to spend your money on.

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+1 keep investing in your health and happiness!

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Originally Posted by IBrakeforPastry

I bought 2 bikes in a month :D. This is after I've told myself to slow down, I don't ride like I used to, the season is too short, etc etc. A few weeks ago I finally ordered my Bike Friday after weeks of see-sawing. Curiosity won out over practicality (and economics). Then today I was at the Specialized dealer to get a part for my old Sirrus and just couldn't help another look at the Dolce. It's in the car now :o

My therapist said I don't have to justify anything to anybody. At least that's what I heard her say ;)

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Absolutely nothing wrong with this at all.

I envy you people with a bike stable. After 5 years of saving up I will be buying a new bike this month but I still love my trek pilot.

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Originally Posted by gocard

I see nothing wrong with adding more bikes, and getting a Friday does sound very practical, but 2 bikes in a month is pretty fast! :) I've been eyeing new bikes more and more recently...not sure how that's going to end up yet!

What didn't work out with your Synapse and what model is it? I'm really enjoying mine but am starting to get the urge to upgrade something on it or play with the drop for a slightly more aggressive ride.

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The quick answer is that I just never felt that comfortable on it once I brought it home. It was great when I test rode it. I had already ridden several bikes and the Synapse felt great. Once I got it home, things changed. I can't pinpoint it. I was fidgety on the handlebars, not being able to find someplace comfortable. When I was shopping last year, the Dolce was one of the first ones I rode and I guess it has always been in the back of my mind.

Yesterday's purchase was actually a downgrade. The Synapse is the aluminum frame with 105. The Dolce is the Sport model with Sora. I almost bought the Elite with Tiagra. Maybe I just wanted a red bike.

I would enable anyone...
You'd think I'd be happy with a custom ti Guru and my carbon Kuota, but I really miss my Jamis Coda! I do want a hybrid/townie/errand bike, but it is going to wait until we downsize and live in an area where I don't need so many gears.
Although I can put a pannier on my Guru and it has a rack, it still is a road bike, albeit with relaxed geometry. But, it feels like "too much" to use it for errands, etc. I do use it for this purpose, but I just want a fun bike I can pimp out with stuff like baskets and bells.

I'm an addict myself. Unfortunately, this website seems to encourage n+1 or 2 or 3 addiction :p

In fact, I'm going to be testing out some carbon mountain bikes soon. It's a Chinese brand called Triace which is half the price of the average carbon mountain bikes. If I end up with another bike, that'll be my 4th bike in 1.5 years.

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Originally Posted by Crankin

I would enable anyone...
You'd think I'd be happy with a custom ti Guru and my carbon Kuota, but I really miss my Jamis Coda! I do want a hybrid/townie/errand bike, but it is going to wait until we downsize and live in an area where I don't need so many gears.
Although I can put a pannier on my Guru and it has a rack, it still is a road bike, albeit with relaxed geometry. But, it feels like "too much" to use it for errands, etc. I do use it for this purpose, but I just want a fun bike I can pimp out with stuff like baskets and bells.

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I've been eyeballing a Linus mixte for this exact purpose. I live in the land of the flat so I don't need many gears.

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Originally Posted by TrekDianna

Absolutely nothing wrong with this at all.

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Yes, but I only have one house to "furnish" ;)

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Originally Posted by IBrakeforPastry

Yes, but I only have one house to "furnish" ;)

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Furnishings are overrated. If you've got a bed you're good.

I guess that fell flat. I know TrekDianna has two houses. I meant furnish with bikes. Populate, maybe?