Quote Originally Posted by madscot13 View Post
err what is the confusion?

and why does your collection seem to constantly be growing? just to be an enabler, have you considered buying a soma frame (like this mixte for step through ease) and then taking the parts from one of your other bikes to create a nice touring bike. the pros would be a nice/ moderately light frame, gears in an actual touring range (my bike is set up like that jamis, and I appreciate it but I pack light and like my bike for riding fast as well slow and steady), you can "reuse" a bike that you are not getting as much use out of, and it would probably be cheaper than a new touring bike.
I'm not sure you're enabling as much as being practical.

I need you around next time I'm tempted by another bike.

or to talk me out of these cranks I want...