Quote Originally Posted by roo4 View Post
Yeah, n+1 is always a good answer. I'm a bit more pragmatic. If you ride them, no problem. I'll even grant an allowance for bicycles with sentimental value. For example, I still have my Baby Jogger because it saved my sanity. Ten years ago. I think I'm ready to give it up to a good home now, but for some reason I just couldn't bear to part with it even after it was no longer useful. If storage is an issue AND the bikes are unused, then it's time to think about giving a few to good homes. Or if finances are tight. Otherwise, go with the n+1 rule and stimulate the economy a bit.
In all seriousness, I can truthfully say that I ride all of my bikes and all of them have a specific use. In fact I've ridden all 4 of my bikes in the span of 3 days. I think that was a record. But I do truly believe that if you own it, you need to ride it. If you don't ride it, you should find a new home for it.

But then again, this is an opinion from someone who rehomes clothes if I've not worn them in a year unless they have significant sentimental value. I don't like clutter.