Am I crazy to want another bike?

[thekarens]

If you want another bike regardless of the reason you should get it assuming you can afford it.

I have 3 bikes, cruiser, road and mtb. Do I "need" them, no, but I wanted them and use them. That's good enough for me.

[Irulan]

N +1 is the correct number of bikes.

[ny biker]

I personally do not feel that N+1 is the necessarily correct number of bikes. But then I have limited storage space in my small home, and I don't see the point of having a bike gathering dust because you never ride it.

You could make changes to the Fuji bike. You could put on puncture-resistant tires and regular pedals. You can change it to make it more enjoyable for you to ride.

I could also see the argument for getting a hardtail that is less painful and more comfortable for you to ride. You could put less knobby tires on it to make it more suitable to paved/untechnical dirt riding.

When I was growing up, my father taught us to really think about big purchases before spending the money, to make sure the money is well-spent. If you're not happy with what you have, I think it makes sense to spend money either to change what you have or get something that works better for you, especially for an activity that contributes to good physical and mental health. This is why I bought a new road bike a few years ago. But then I donated the old one to a non-profit bike shop, so that someone else could enjoy the old one instead of having it take up space and gather dust.

Anyway that's my $.02.

[goldfinch]

Have you tried bikes with the suspension fork to make sure that it helps you in the way you hope?

[rebeccaC]

It looks like the front suspension fork on the Quick CX3 might fit on your bike. I'd look into that if you like how your CX fits and your only wish is for a suspension fork.

I'm a n+1'er besides that

[kris7047th]

Hey .. I am 63 yrs old and bought THREE new bikes since March .. a REI Madrona MTB. Specialized Dolce Sport and most recently a Trek 520. Do I need them ?? No, but I sure enjoy them and I have benefited tremendously for having them. I have lost 25 lbs, toned my body as I am much stronger. To me it's an investment for my health and I am happier too. Some day .. I am going to take that Trek 520 on a tour.

To the OP .. if you WANT a new bike and can afford it .. BUY IT !!

[grouch2]

Thanks for all the input. Lots of good thoughts and ideas.

I realized, as I read your responses, that I really don't like my Fuji. It's a good bike and I've spent lots of time (and money!) trying to make it into a bike that I will love. I've really tried to love it and to love long distance road biking, but after 3 years and about a thousand+ miles, I don't think the love is there or is coming. After my instant love affair with the Cannondale, I think I'm ready to move on.

My Univega had a front suspension fork and I loved it (why oh why did I trade it in?), but I didn't have the tendinitis problems then that I do now. That's a very good point that I need to find out if a different bike will satisfy my needs (desires). I see a rental in my future

Thanks for the suggestion about just buying a new fork. I'd thought about it but I don't know much about replacing parts/having parts replaced. That's a great idea to see if I can get a "genuine Cannondale" or other suspension fork to fit the Quick.

(N-1) +1 !!!

[TigerMom]

I had a hybrid (Specialized Ariel Sport) which I had hoped to ride both road and mountain. Unfortunately, it was not good at either.

If you mountain bike, go for either a hardtail or a full suspension mountain bike. Hardtail is cheaper and lighter.

Even though I have a full suspension Santa Cruz Juliana, I am eyeing a hardtail myself.

[ny biker]

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