Help! I have BIKE LUST!

[Susan126]

I too have bike lust, but I have to wait until my two kids graduate college. Son has one year to go and daughter two! DH and I have discussed this often. As soon as they are on their own we are rewarding ourselves with new bikes!

Your bike Aggie is a beaut! Sue

[Bad JuJu]

You mean you haven't even given it a test-ride yet? Wow, you DO have willpower! Go on--take her for a spin--just be sure to leave your wallet at home.

And as ladyfish suggested, you should ask if they'll put her on layaway for you. My LBS does that and it's a pretty small shop, so maybe it's something they do in general.

That IS one gorgeous frame--I love the green and the beautiful details. Mmmm..... I don't know HOW you're holding yourself back.

[Geonz]

Devil's advocate here: Or, don't go for a test ride and convince yourself that it is beautiful but won't fit Keep the wallet safe... if you just bought a house you're going to have to figure out just how crazy you can and can't be with impulses. (How would you feel in January if this thing is on that credit card bill?)

[Offthegrid]

Just ask yourself, "What would Dave Ramsey do?"

I'm getting anxious to have a tri bike, but it would be absolutely ridiculous to have three bikes in a 1 BR, second-floor apartment.

[Haudlady]

Did you really think we would HELP you with this?!?

I have this bike in the 2006 model... I LOVE MY BIKE!!!

(Putting on my Credit Counseling hat, now...) Just ask yourself:

• Is it a want or a need?
• Will this purchase help me reach my financial goals?
• Can I really afford it?
• If I buy it on my credit card, can I pay it off this month?

(sorry... I had to do it. Removing CC hat, now...)

Woo Hoo! It sure is pretty! Good luck with the decision! Congrats on the promotion!

[CyclChyk]

Oh Aggie! Take her for a spin!!! And take your wallet with you! I am sure it would love to feel the speed as you zoom down the road for your "test of willpower".......

I mean, you might end up hating it, right??? <evilgrin> (I am the devil on your shoulder saying GO FOR IT! Never been called an angel in my LIFE.)

[KnottedYet]

Do it.... do it....

I found the love of my life when I wasn't even looking for her, and knew I couldn't afford her. And I don't regret it a bit.

[Aggie_Ama]

Did you really think we would HELP you with this?!?

I have this bike in the 2006 model... I LOVE MY BIKE!!!

I was in love with the 2006 model, then I saw the green while patiently waiting for the green light on the 2006 (my shop still has a couple). The blue is gorgeous, the green is just different. If they would make me a good deal on the blue one since it is 2006, I would buy it. They are both so purty!

How do you like the saddle? I am_really_hesistant about no cutout.

[CyclChyk]

Oh heck Aggie - whats another $100 when it comes to your baby?? BUY a saddle with a cutout!! (Thats what I did )