I have the opposite problem. DH was the cyclist first. We share all our money and I pay the bills. I know how empty or full the bank account is at all times. We are young, pretty fresh out of college, so it is usually closer to empty. DH thinks I deserve all the best (which I do of course) and the price tag is usually a minor detail.

We are dreaming of a new bike for me. I only have a $600 bike and I have put over 2k on it this year alone, so I definitely deserve a new bike. I was looking at $1500 bikes, DH asks why I am overlooking the $2300-2500 bikes. Hmmm, I wonder. I want a house, kiddos one day and to be able to eat something other than ramen!

The mountain bike debate is much less lively. He thinks I need one that is about $1200. I don't see myself riding it that often, so I think the ones that are about $500 will be just fine. He fianlly agreed I was (as usual) right.