Kapusta

That's right. I'd end up buying a bidet.

indyfabz

To go with your bidon?

Koyote

Smart.

I have weird feet and hence difficulty finding comfortable shoes. Sometimes, if I find a pair I really like, I immediately buy a second pair.

In 2005 I bought new road shoes which were terrific; six months later I spotted the same shoes, same size, on sale at a great price - so I got them. Still on the second pair. As an added bonus, this was before Boa fasteners, which I hate, got into most cycling shoes.

Kapusta

No, it replaces it.

Phil_gretz

Bidon...bidet...it's all the same thing. Convenience when you need a drink.

Nessism

I'm not familiar with goat heads, but I assume they are some sort of thorny plant based object? Anyway, no, plants aren't the problem in So. Calif. where I ride. It's glass mostly, with nails, metal chunks, sharp stones, and all versions of road debris that gets strewn over the roads around here. I recently lost a new brand new Continental GP to a chunk of "something" that gashed a 1/2" hole in the sidewall. Thank goodness it happened just a mile from home.

Nessism

I can't believe how many dead cartridges people leave on the side of the road. I thought bikers were more classy than to leave their trash on the road but apparently I was wrong.

indyfabz

Yes. Goat head thorns can be a menace, so I am told.

pdlamb

Curious why people don't buy consumables in advance.

I like being able to fix or replace parts when needed. Not living in a "Prime" city means no one-hour delivery. Having parts on hand saves me 45 minutes in the car (if a bike shop is open and has the part). Or saves 2-3 days waiting for package to be delivered. Sure, there's always a sale, but there's not always the (for example) tire size I want, or the bike shop is out of 9 speed chains (this year, at least!),

Deal4Fuji

I'm a big believer in buying in bulk when you find a good deal on consumables, as well as other items that may not fit the consumable definition. I just ordered 5 more saddles of a style I already have 9 of, because of the price & fit. I'm still in N+1 mode on C&V bikes

indyfabz

This last year or so has changed my behavior a bit. I did order some new tires that I use for my touring bike way ahead of when I needed them just in case of future shortages. I consider them a "specialty item" because they proven themselves over and over again and I don't want to have to experiment with different makes and models. I also recently ordered (and am having installed today) new brake pads. Again, I like to stick with what I like.

But generally, I do not need a lot of stuff in a pinch. I have a a couple of spare tubed for the tourer/commuter, but I haven't gotten a flat commuting or touring in almost 4 years. No need for a large supply of tubes. I honestly cannot remember the last time I bought a tube. If I need to pick one up, there are several shops I can ride or walk to from my house and/or the office. The road bike is tubleless. I have not been riding it as much as I used to, so there is not pressing need to have spare tires on hand. My brake hoods in the tourer were falling apart, so I ordered a replacement set. They don't need frequent replacement so why order several sets? Same with bar tape. Having new tape installed with my brake pads. I had 4 different options to choose from in black when I dropped the bike off at the shop during lunch yesterday.

In short, I just don't have a need for a bunch of consumables sitting around.

Kapusta

I was thinking the other way around.

prj71

I buy when I need it. Never ahead of time. Like someone mentioned...always something on sale somewhere.

Metieval

I usually buy when I need, but recently I did buy an extra bottle of sealant when I saw that it was available.

PeteHski

That is just nuts! How long do your saddles typically last? How many bikes? Why?

Deal4Fuji

Good day to you too - I have 14 bikes / projects (eventually ridable bikes). Of those, 2 have saddles I'm comfortable with, the others I've been switching over to this saddle on clearance from Blue Sky Cycling that I like a lot, especially for the $10 price. I bought 5 saddles and 4 water bottle cages for $75, and they're good saddles IMO. I want a cut-out and the removable gel insert just gets set aside and not used.

GhostRider62

After seeing the price of rubber in Malaysia, I loaded up on latex tubes.

ThermionicScott 

It only takes one or two of your favorite item going out of production to make you think about buying extras while you can.

Most of my bikes are from the 1987-1993 era when 126mm spacing predominated, so they're set up for 7-speed. A couple years ago, you could still get nearly every Shimano cassette option for $22 each, so I bought a handful of my favorites. I'm glad I did because when Shimano stopped making them, the supply chain dried up pretty quickly.

A sensible person might be tempted to ask, "why not stretch to 130mm and convert to 8/9/10/11 speed?" Perhaps I will eventually, but it would involve new derailleurs and shifters, and cassette variety already seems to be drying up for anything below 10 or 11 speed... (11-30 or 11-32 with big gaps aren't my jam.)

prj71

Fercripesakes. There is no rubber apocalypse.

GhostRider62

You're right, it is just a trojan horse ploy by the tubeless crowd

PeteHski

Cheers. I'm going to show this to my Mrs because she thinks I buy too much bike crap. I'm going to say this is the typical number of bikes guys have.

kommisar

None. I try to buy everything from my favorite local bike stores. I like having experts around to ask questions so I support these important local businesses.

ThermionicScott 

Let's stretch the OP's question a bit: what do you buy extras of when they're on sale (or not) at your LBS?

For example, I recently stopped by mine to get a new chain for my fixed-gear, and picked up two while I was there.

pdlamb

Your LBS has sales? Not "for sale" but "on sale"??

prj71

Absolutely nothing. Not only do the things at the LBS cost more than I can buy them for online, I have to make a 60 mile round trip plus gas and wear and tear on my vehicle.

Pretty sad when the cost of parts + shipping buying online is cheaper than buying at the LBS.