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Why am I such a tight git?

22 posts & 16 voices | Started 5 months ago by Tiger6791 | Latest reply from DrP

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Tiger6791 - Member

I know what I want, I know it wouldn't cost me too much, I can easily afford it to the point I wouldn't even notice and yet I stop myself on the grounds I can't justify it as I have a perfecty good bike already. (well apart from the front hub being knackered but just won't die)

I want ( not need )

A new 29er Scandal
On-one rigid forks
Hope pro 2 hubs based wheels
Hope stem
Hope headset
Thompson seat post
Spoon ti saddle

The rest I'd take off my current bike

????? 50/50 on just ordering the lot right now, give me some reasons!

Anywhere doing 29er hoops at a good price?

Posted 5 months ago #
van cough cough - Member

Because you are a Capricorn?

Because you are Scottish?

Because you are a Scottish Capricorn?

Posted 5 months ago #
mattjg - Member

Life is short and you're a long time dead.

Order your bike and go ride it.

Posted 5 months ago #
Tiger6791 - Member

Yorkshire Pisces.

Posted 5 months ago #
singlespeedstu - Member

I wouldn't be able to force myself to buy an on one either.

Posted 5 months ago #
Bregante - Member

Yorkshire ~~Pisces.~~

I think you've answered your own question

Posted 5 months ago #
boxelder - Member

Progressive bikes or dave hinde for hoops.
Do it and ss the current bike.

Posted 5 months ago #
ton - Member

there are no pockets in coffins mate.

Posted 5 months ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

Just get on with it

Posted 5 months ago #
oxnop - Member

Just do it.

You will also be helping the wider economy

Posted 5 months ago #
muddydwarf - Member

But for gawd's sake don't help Dave Hinde!!!

Posted 5 months ago #
muckytee - Member

You will also be helping the wider economy

That's my excuse especially when buying stuff from Hope, that I am funding British industry and helping the British economy. Try it, makes you feel warm and fuzzy

Posted 5 months ago #
Tiger6791 - Member

still s8tannorm - Member

Just get on with it

Fancy a Mach loop tomorrow?

Posted 5 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

It's like that song 'Why does it always rain on me?' Erm maybe it's cos you live in Scotland where it tends to rain a lot?

Just a thought, like....

Posted 5 months ago #
Rich - Member

I'm the same. You just never know when something important is going to come up that needs the money.

Posted 5 months ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

Fancy a Mach loop tomorrow?

I'm afraid there's some unfinished DIY with my name on ... sorry I'd have loved a ride out otherwise

Posted 5 months ago #
buttercup - Member

What's the current bike?

Posted 5 months ago #
Tiger6791 - Member

a very nice 26 Scandal

Posted 5 months ago #
TheSwede - Member

ton - Member
there are no pockets in coffins mate.

Going to live by that quote, cheers Tony. Let the spending commence, cheers Tony

Posted 5 months ago #
buttercup - Member

I see your pain Tiger. I literally just went through the same thing. buying a hardtail of better quality, when my previous was in perfect condition.
The only thing that pushed me over to get it was 1) Higher quality materials. 2) elitism of knowing I would have a rare bike 3) the test ride.
even then, after I got it home and was putting it together, I was weary. Even after a few rides on my local trails, I was weary. but now, I am fine and very happy for getting it.
(replacing sentiment that don't need replacing, right?)

If you really want 29r wheels. Get it.

Posted 5 months ago #
Tiger6791 - Member

Can you only get 29er hoops in black? Happy to live with black just felt like being a bit tarty

Posted 5 months ago #
DrP - Member

However...there is a satisfaction in being happy with what you've got! Be wary of adverts and others making you think to want/need something that perhaps you don't...

I'm always thinking I'd like to buy a new TV, however these thoughts NEVER occur when I'm actually watching the TV! Says something right there don't you think!

DrP

Posted 5 months ago #