Why can't I stop fussing?

[Trek420]

I have the same gene, so I empathize. Except my compulsion includes getting more bikes, as well as tweaking the ones I already have.
I need help.

Sounds like a new 12 step program is needed.

I'd love to get new shifters, the GT's thumb shifters are hard to work with my tiny mouse-like paws. At that point I'd go ahead with the rest of the power train. But it works well, and after the day at the bike spa looks good....so

On the other hand now I'm fussing with all aspects of a home remodel.

[KnottedYet]

Grip-shift, baby.

I'm tellin' ya, they are highly under-rated for commutermobiles. And it's darn nice to be able to flip through a bunch of gears at once like with Campy.

I'm not ashamed to admit I like Grip-shifts! (and I don't have mousey-paws)

[Trek420]

Grip-shift, baby.

I'm tellin' ya, they are highly under-rated for commutermobiles. And it's darn nice to be able to flip through a bunch of gears at once like with Campy.

I'm not ashamed to admit I like Grip-shifts! (and I don't have mousey-paws)

Ok, I'll ask Chris. Why would you be ashamed of grip shifters? Are they considered Fred? Are there other shifters I should be lusting after right now? Right now I'm tearing out ancient repulsive carpeting. Yep, just as I thought, plywood under there.

[Popoki_Nui]

Sounds like a new 12 step program is needed.

Would a 12 bike program do instead? I like the sound of that. Heck, I'm half-way there.

[KnottedYet]

Yesssss, i think a 12-Bike Program would suit me fine!

(aaw, heck, let's go for a baker's dozen while we're at it!)

[Trek420]

Yesssss, i think a 12-Bike Program would suit me fine!

(aaw, heck, let's go for a baker's dozen while we're at it!)

Hmmm, I don't think I'd want 12 bikes. Where would I put 'em? There are bikes I admire, that catch my eye, but I can't think of 9 other bikes I must have. Guess for one thing I have what for me is the dream road bike; full custom Italian steel. I got to test ride a Seven once (thanks bikerz ) thought I'd feel deprived and dayuhm I love my bike.

I'd like to TRY carbon but would I want one? If I found an ol' Trek 420, I'd want it. Riv or a Surly but I'm happy with the bikes I have.

Grip shifters eh? Like these? Well, I'm sitting next to tile samples probably can't do both right now.

[KnottedYet]

just got back from a little ride. Admiring the HUGE pile of dirty dishes in my sink and drinking a warm soy milk.

I tried a carbon frame once, it didn't suit me. And if I could find another Trek 420 like my dear cobalt blue steel mid 1990's, you bet I'd buy it! (why oh why did I ever sell that bike!?!?!)

I'd like an Xtracycle. And a Smoke for me (but not one with 29 inch wheels). And a 'bent. A folding bike could be good. And a single-speed just so I can be a poseur (it'd have to be a really really really little gear! and definitely NOT a fixie!) cuz I'm really not that cool.

Let's see, how many bikes is that now?

[SouthernBelle]

You think that's bad. I want one of those tiny teardrop trailers so Black Beauty and I can go places and find interesting rides.

[Popoki_Nui]

Heaven help me...with only a few moments thought, I came up with the following wishlist:
70's Gitane Super Corsa
70's Gitane Interclub
70's Raleigh Professional in Blue Mink
70's Raleigh Super Course in Root Beer
70's Peugeot PX-10
70's Crescent Pepita Special
70's Falcon San Remo
70's Tommasini
50/60s Bianchi (the one with the lovely chromed lugs, cottered steel cranks, 'with early Campy Record and finished in the classic old skool Celeste paintand graphics)
'04 Bianchi Super Grizzly MTB'
'07 Cervelo Soloist carbon
'06 Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30

Yikes.

[Popoki_Nui]

You think that's bad. I want one of those tiny teardrop trailers so Black Beauty and I can go places and find interesting rides.

A practical and fun item to want....nothing wrong with that!