How Long Between Bike Purchases?

[redrhodie]

I remember when I got my Fuga, saying to one of the shop guys it was the last bike I was ever going to buy (to which he laughed). 2 more bikes later, within 4 years. I bought my steel Merckx because it was a deal I couldn't pass up, and I wanted a beater (it's the world's nicest beater, btw ). Then I decided riding outside all winter was more fun than riding the trainer, so I sold my trainer and bought a winter bike. I use it more than I thought I would, like whenever it's going to be wet out, and whenever I need to carry stuff. It's a great addition to the stable. I do a lot more utilitarian cycling.

But you don't need to/shouldn't go into debt for more bikes. Wait until you have a need for, and the money for, a new bike. You might be surprised what you end up wanting.

[Catrin]

But you don't need to/shouldn't go into debt for more bikes. Wait until you have a need for, and the money for, a new bike. You might be surprised what you end up wanting.

+ 1,000

[Biciclista]

wow, Murienn, that red Jamis is awesome!

[Velocivixen]

@Geonz, you are wise my friend. I have had the habit in the past of "getting excited" about something and not really doing my research, then buying something that wasn't right for me (esp. given my history of very "wrong" bikes for me).

I did get to two bike shops, one that sells primarily Kona & Specialized. Based on our conversation (lasted about 45 minutes) he recommended perhaps a Kona Honky Inc. I looked at the Sutra and he said it might be too slow or "combersome" of a ride feeling. I didn't test drive anything today. I went to a shop that sells Jamis, Soma, Surly and another brand. I spoke to him for about an hour and actually learned that Cross bikes have drop bars, but apparently are a little more "relaxed" in riding position, and often have more room for things like racks, fenders, etc. vs. purely road bikes. This was intriguing to me and I'm learning a lot. He suggested the Surly Cross-Check, Jamis Satellite-Sport (entry level components), or the Soma Double-Cross which is disc brake ready.
I doubt I'd actually use a cyclo cross bike during a real cyclo-cross race, but more as a road/commuter/rough path type bike. Still doing research though.
Thanks for all your ideas.