Originally Posted by RustyJames

I sent a few Euros to Italy this AM and I wondered if this little hobby of mine is getting a little nutty. Did I really need to spend a few hundred $$ for stuff several thousand miles away “just in case” I “might need it”? Luckily, I have co-worker who doesn’t have a bike but used to ride A LOT and is saving his money for his ultimate machine. He’s saying it’s at least $12k. Now, to me, that’s A LOT of money to spend on a bike but good on him if it makes him happy.

Here’s where the reality check kicked in. I have spent less $$ on several (ahem!) bikes than what he is spending on one wheel.

I love rationalizing my life choices.