Help! I have BIKE LUST!

[Aggie_Ama]

I just got a promotion at work and now I want a new bike. Too bad we just bought a house. *Maybe* after the first of the year when DH gets his review (and raise!).

I saw this beauty last time I was at the LBS. DH has the 2005 mens version and I just drool over it. It is aluminum, which isn't my ultimate lust, but it is the price I want to spend. It was $1900-2000. Of course I would have to add pedals and change the saddle- I am not comfortable with no cut out! You can't see the gorgeous dragonfly paint job on here and the color looks so much better in person. I am all about girly and proud of it!

I have not test rode the bike for the simple reason that I might cry if I like it. I can't help it, I have never been a patient gal.

MUST_NOT_TAKE_CREDIT_CARD_TO_THE_BIKE_SHOP!

[Mimosa]

It certainly is a nice looking bike.

Good luck with keeping the hands of your wallet

I only have to be patient for another 1,5 months before I will allow myself to go to the LBS get a bike fitting and order the bike. But it is taking *ALL* my willpower to not order it sooner. But I need my 'end of the year' bonus to get the money to pay for it without going bankrupt

[CyclChyk]

She's a beaut! I love the detail work on the frame. Very nice.

Ahhhh you only live once. Why leave your money for inheritance purposes?? I say go for it Besides, its the american way to be in debt

[Aggie_Ama]

She's a beaut! I love the detail work on the frame. Very nice.

Ahhhh you only live once. Why leave your money for inheritance purposes?? I say go for it Besides, its the american way to be in debt

Shhhh... I don't need encouragement. I am so tempted to go test ride and see if I like it.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

There is only one cure.

[ladyfish]

You will be assimilated!

Good luck on saving for the bike. Maybe you can put it on layaway??? I don't know if the shop does that? That way you know you have it coming as soon as it's paid for?

Good luck!

[Aggie_Ama]

DH is not budging on taking me to the bike shop, good man. Oh, how I want to see her and take her for a spin. Maybe I can tell my parents to not spend the ridiculous amount they like to spend on Christmas and just pay a nice chunk towards my bike. Please, please, please MOM!!

I am almost 26 and begging my mom for a new bike. Shakes head. What is cycling doing to me?

I forgot to mention I am getting a bonus in a couple weeks. It is almost 1/4 of her purchase price. Should I spend it decorating my new guest bath or plunk it down on a new bike? Is there really a choice?

I knew I wouldn't find much will power help here!! And that is why I posted the bike.

[paigette]

I am almost 26 and begging my mom for a new bike. Shakes head. What is cycling doing to me?

My DAD & I work in teams:

I send pictures of bike stuff/order info to my dad.......he sends pictures of fishing stuff/order info to me. This way, when my mother (who always brings me to shop for dad & vice versa) goes shopping, we don't have to worry about getting stuff we don't need. If we EVER flat out tell my mother "I want bike stuff" or "I want fishing stuff"; she rolls her eyes at us