Bicycle-related expenditures for the year

[melissam]

As some of you know, I started riding again this May after being off the bike for a couple of years. The good news is that I already had the bikes and most of the necessary equipment to start riding again. However, it's always fun to go shopping, so the $$ have been racking up over the past couple of months.

Here's my "Mastercard ad" for recent bike related expenditures:

1. Custom hitch for car. $ I'm pretty embarrassed about how much I paid for this, but on the other hand, it was the catalyst for me to get riding again, so I guess that makes it "priceless."

2. BVG Hitch rack. $200.

3. Glue for patch kit. A must have, since the other glue had long since dried up. $3

4. New jerseys. $90.

5. New pairs of bike shorts. $80.

6. Replacement Look cleats. $15.

7. Krebs bike map. $12.

8. Bike-related books. $50.

9. Brooks saddle + shipping. $75

10. New tubes. $15.

11. Heart rate monitor. $60.

12. Tune up. $50.

13. Pedals just in case the Bianchi becomes a commuter bike. $35.

14. Being able to bring the bike with me so I can ride with my Dad. Priceless.

Whoo, I've racked up $1500! No DH to have to explain this to, so that's good. Good thing I got a couple of employee referral bonuses!

-- Melissa

[Tri Girl]

It definitely adds up quickly, but if it gets you out there on your bike again- then it's all worth it! And not having anyone to "answer to" per se- even better.
Have fun riding (with and without Dad).

[Denise223]

Hey Melissa !

You can't put a price on good health, right? Bicycling IS great -- physically AND mentally !

I love #14, too. Have fun riding with your dad ! Helps to keep him in good health as well.

ENJOY!!

Have a great night!

Denise

[Kitsune06]

*gape*

Uhm...

1. exDH's components off his naked/vandalized frame to put on DP's bike to make it rideable: $60
2. Handlebar ends: $14.99
3. Camelbak Bladder, 70oz: $27.99
4. Elete, teeny bottle to try it: $4.99
5. Elete, 8 oz bottle b/c it's awesome: $15.00
6. 2x S-Ram prolink so I can work on dem chains- $4.00
7. lt. blue canari jacket replacement $20.00
8. Tail light $5.99


$152.00, total. ...and I STILL get the hairy eyeball!

[melissam]

Well, Kitsune,

I just look at it as my way of helping the economy.

-- Melissa

[Kitsune06]

Indeed! I told DP this evening "See? You should consider yourself lucky!"
...but she only laughed. Ha!

[light_sabe_r]

Let's see I just got into it this year...

1: Jamis Tangier Womens Specific Hybrid $899
2: Fluid front and rear Lights $10
3: Fluid Bike shorts (oh so comfy) $29
4: Jelly Belly team Gloves $12
5: Arm Warmers (french bank I think) $18
6: Leg Warmers (BARGAIN) $25 (reduced from 50!!)
7: Nalani women's Jersey $40
8: Pro Race Bike shorts 2 for $50 (Bought online... from bf's fave store WORST BIKE SHORTS EVER!)
9: Cat Eye computer $19
10: Bottle cage $2.50
11: Fluid Bike Pump: FREE
12: Anaconda Water Bottle: FREE
13: 2 women's Mtn Bike Jerseys off ebay 45$

NOW
Add to the fact my boyfriend bought my Bell Helmet... $20 reduced from $80 (I was supposed to get a Fluid one Thrown in with the bike, but I have a WIDE head so I had to go with the Bell) and first Jersey ($100) plus a better set of Tyres... ($60)

AND add about $40 freight...

We've spent almost 1410 in start up costs for my bike this year! And I still want to get a bike rack for my ford Festiva so we can take my Jamis and his Bianchi on LONGER trips to scenic trails and such. Even do the gold coast strip...


EDIT: WHOOPS I forgot medical expenses relating to my fall a few weeks ago... EHEHE... May was well make that total go up to 1650