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My Bikes ...

jumper, I really am, it's sad ... LOL ... they have a hard time fitting me on bikes because of my proportions ...

Originally posted by: imtim83
How do you protect them from thief when ridding them outside? How much did each cost?
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LOL ... theif would have to catch me! I don't ever ride them anywhere that I would leave them. I usually ride from my house, but sometimes drive out ... I have a lock on my truck ... I won't leave them in the back of my truck unless I'm driving it! I mean, I won't go into a grocery store for 5 mins on the way home, nothing out of eye-sight.

I think retail on the road is $2400 (2005) and mountain $1975 (2004) for the complete bike.

But that's nothing after helmets, shoes, pedals, wheels, and other stuff that I use or had to get when it broke or needed replacing.

 
I think I've dropped somewhere between 10 and 15k on bike stuff in the past 2 years ...

*stabs self in the face*
 
Originally posted by: Blieb
I think I've dropped somewhere between 10 and 15k on bike stuff in the past 2 years ...

*stabs self in the face*
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You would be very angry if it all got stolen. I know I would. Its possible even if you watch them and never lock them up somewhere. Someone could take your bikes and stuff at gunpoint 🙁 I know its slim but still.
 
Man..2 threads about bikes. I wanted to get a bike now that weather is warming up here in NYC for some good exercise and casual riding. I havent had a bike in over 10 years and I'm thinking that I probably wont spend more than 300 or so for one...now I'm reading here about bikes that cost upwards of 3K. Guess I have some serious saving up to do if I want something decent.


Nice bikes by the way.
 
Originally posted by: raystorm
Man..2 threads about bikes. I wanted to get a bike now that weather is warming up here in NYC for some good exercise and casual riding. I havent had a bike in over 10 years and I'm thinking that I probably wont spend more than 300 or so for one...now I'm reading here about bikes that cost upwards of 3K. Guess I have some serious saving up to do if I want something decent.


Nice bikes by the way.
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Bikes can cost up to $10,000 +

Look at this bike. http://www.easyracers.com/ti_rush.htm Well its not really a bike. Its a recumbent. Its $5000 +

Though a very nice recumbent it is! Though a lot of the stuff is extra like the fairing.

 
Originally posted by: imtim83

Bikes can cost up to $10,000 +
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gee whiz.. all I wanna do is ride a fricken bike around some parks and around my neighborhood not ride in the Tour de France. 10K... wow...


:Q
 
Originally posted by: raystorm
Originally posted by: imtim83

Bikes can cost up to $10,000 +
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gee whiz.. all I wanna do is ride a fricken bike around some parks and around my neighborhood not ride in the Tour de France. 10K... wow...


:Q
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Trust me there worth it. Even if you don't race. Spring the extra cash somehow.
 
Originally posted by: Blieb
I think I've dropped somewhere between 10 and 15k on bike stuff in the past 2 years ...

*stabs self in the face*
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When I was in law school, I had a $500 car and about $8K in bikes. It's only gotten (slightly) worse since then:

Zoomy road bike

Gentlemanly road bike

Beastly mountain bike

I think my next bikes will be a nice single-speed (Rivendell Quickbeam or comparable) and a FS MTB (probably a Stumpy 120).
 
Originally posted by: DonVito
Originally posted by: Blieb
I think I've dropped somewhere between 10 and 15k on bike stuff in the past 2 years ...

*stabs self in the face*
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When I was in law school, I had a $500 car and about $8K in bikes. It's only gotten (slightly) worse since then:

Zoomy road bike

Gentlemanly road bike

Beastly mountain bike

I think my next bikes will be a nice single-speed (Rivendell Quickbeam or comparable) and a FS MTB (probably a Stumpy 120).
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What happens when one of them or all of them get stolen?
 
Originally posted by: imtim83

What happens when one of them or all of them get stolen?
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I file an insurance claim and go shopping! I have full replacement coverage from USAA.

Why would they be likely to be stolen anyway? I don't leave them unattended outdoors. I've had >$1,000 bikes for the last 15 years or so, and never had one stolen.
 
Originally posted by: Blieb
jumper, I really am, it's sad ... LOL ... they have a hard time fitting me on bikes because of my proportions ...
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ever considered going custom? you can get a comparably equipped bike with custom geometry for not much more $


Originally posted by: raystorm
I havent had a bike in over 10 years and I'm thinking that I probably wont spend more than 300 or so for one...now I'm reading here about bikes that cost upwards of 3K. Guess I have some serious saving up to do if I want something decent.

Nice bikes by the way.
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any entry level bike (ie 500$ for road) is more than decent... and a 1000$ bike will keep you happy for a LONG time. dont let anybody else tell you otherwise 🙂

 
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
that's some pretty ghetto plumbing and wiring for your water heater
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Yeah, and shouldn't that bad boy be 18" off the floor? I'm calling the building inspector.

Oh yeah, nice bikes, though I'm not a big fan of Specialized MTB, I'm a much bigger fan of Fisher, Rocky Mountain, and Marin designs/geometry. Specialized road bikes are tough to beat for the price, though.
 
Originally posted by: DonVito
Originally posted by: Blieb
I think I've dropped somewhere between 10 and 15k on bike stuff in the past 2 years ...

*stabs self in the face*
Click to expand...

When I was in law school, I had a $500 car and about $8K in bikes. It's only gotten (slightly) worse since then:

Zoomy road bike

Gentlemanly road bike

Beastly mountain bike

I think my next bikes will be a nice single-speed (Rivendell Quickbeam or comparable) and a FS MTB (probably a Stumpy 120).
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Sweet rides 🙂 ... I'd like a single speed also!
 
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