Originally Posted by
JacoKierkegaard
Wait, so you:
1. Bought one perfectly decent bike.
2. Bought nearly enough parts to build a second bike.
3. Are now considering buying a second (nearly third?) bike.
All to fulfill your goal of owning one good bike. What. The. Hell.
I assure everyone that I have no interest in selling my 'goal'; I just really enjoy the back and forth interaction between all of us here on the internetz. That said:
1. I enjoy buying, building, riding and selling bicycles. It is my hobby and I usually do it wisely without losing my ass.
2. I purchased the additional upgrades because that is half the fun for me. I am by no means a rich man but I am single, no kids, I have a decent job and I am fairly wise with my $. I also enjoy selling extras or giving them to friends. I also do not mind having an extra set of beater wheels.
3. I am not considering buying anything. I am about to have a shop credit for around 1K from me busting my ass on a day off and catering for 100ppl. solo. Additionally, I am just getting the frame and a few odds and ends and with the remainder I am finishing my gf's SS 29er (Salsa Dos Niner w/magic gear (32t./21t.).
just sayin'
PF