Originally Posted by
3alarmer
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...I have 20 pairs of boxer shorts, and I can only wear one pair at a time. I don't get the point of this thread ?
20 pairs at the same time is definitely better than 1 pair, 20 times.
I got the impression the OP was trying to figure out the actual, real world use profile of N+1.
To carry on with your example:
1 pair o' drawers at a time in rotation always keeps it fresh. Sometime a supporter is better suited for softball. You wouldn't want to wear one every day but it's great for competitive exercise. (Your tempo/threshold bike)
Other days, like Valentine's for example the pair with the hearts print are nice. (The tandem.)
The (C&V) holey ones get worn on Sundays.
The tighty-whities are the go-to for routine business. The utility commuter that sees duty 5 days a week.
Could you ride all at once? No. But each has a use profile that it is suited to best.
OP: A person that has 5x bikes doesn't ride 5x as much. They have 5x the options to ride.