What To Tell My Husband?

[F8th637]

Alright, I bought a utility bike only 3 months ago and I'm most definitely hooked. My local Craigslist has a used road bike, the Fuji Ace 2003 (touted as a great starting road bike according to my research online) for $250 in my size lightly-ridden. I don't think I'll ever race but I would like to start doing 30+ mile rides once my endurance gets me there. From what I've found on TE it sounds like that for long-distance riding a road bike is the way to go.

I definitely don't want to spend a heck of a lot on a road bike and the one listed seems perfect for what I want to do. In my stable I have the utility bike and a hardtail mountain bike (that he'll probably end up riding) that I inherited in college. I know lots of cyclists have many bikes in their stables but I can already tell he'll ask me a million questions as to why I need to buy this road bike when I just bought the utility bike brand-new. I didn't want a road bike when I went shopping and I most definitely don't want a new one now. I just want one for those longer distances. I know I can put slicks on the utility bike but I don't want to pass on such a great deal and bike on Craiglist. I set up a time tomorrow to meet the guy to try the bike out for fit. I know I'm not obligated to buy afterwards.

I need help with rationalization, ladies!! You can tell me not to buy the road bike too. I'd be open to that as well. I just have 'the fever' right now.

[Python]

I need help with rationalization, ladies!! You can tell me not to buy the road bike too. I'd be open to that as well. I just have 'the fever' right now.

The rationale:

You are planning on going longer distances so need a faster, lighter bike.

It is an absolute bargain and you just couldn't pass it up.

It'll pay itself back in no time at all.

If your utility bike got a puncture/broken chain/broken cable etc. you have the new bike to use and vice-versa.

Or the ultimate rationale:

"I fell in love with it so I'm buying it. End of story!!!"

I know what the "fever's" like. I went to buy a pair of cycling shorts and ended up putting a deposit on a new bike. I still haven't got the new shorts

[Scarlet]

you deserve it

and enjoy

Scarlet x

[mimitabby]

It's a great price for your first road bike! costs the same as 3 massages.
costs the same as going out to a fancy dinner a couple times.

GO FOR IT

[Nokomis]

How about...

"Look what followed me home!"

or

*smooch* "Thank you for being so supportive of my fitness goals! Let's go for a long ride!"

[7rider]

I took a peek at that CL listing and followed the link to the details.
It looks like a fine entry level bike. It's got a fairly relaxed geometry so it's comfortable enough for long rides...yet won't beat you up. And...it can take a rack and fenders, so as rationale: it can serve as a back-up utility bike if needed.
It can grow with you as a rider. (that's always one I use for purchases!)

[F8th637]

How about...

"Look what followed me home!"

or

*smooch* "Thank you for being so supportive of my fitness goals! Let's go for a long ride!"

LOL! I have seriously contemplated the first one in addition to, "Can we keep it?!"