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i've come into a couple of hundred quid, through the sale of some family belongings (a piano). whilst i'm full time employed, i'm basically an intern - commission based, in a start up, so comission is low (just covering living costs even though accom is included in the job).
i'd like to buy myself something nice, as i've had a pretty crap month, but i can't decide which to buy.
as i live in morzine, i ski, and will be mtbing as soon as i can.
none are essential, but all would be nice...
1) new ski pants (have a pair borrowed for the season, but i'd need my own next season) (£150?)
2) new mtb shoes - got a racy pair at the mo, but i'd prefer something mroe 'walkable' in for the alps - plus the ones i have are pretty well used - looking at the new Mavic Alpine XL (in last weeks fresh goods - £100)
3) new wheels - had to get an emergency wheel build with a deore hub last summer when my rear hub packed in, and its shite (and it doesn't match my front wheel). i'd like something a bit nicer too - hope on stans arch, or something (£££ though...)
which would you get?
a lot of beers and a nice meal out??
good shoes would be my other choice---after all this is the key conatct point where all your power goes into bike. eg .Have never regretted upgrading to Spesh BG carbon soled shoes, fab to wear , ride and walk in
had a nice meal out last night (was my 24th birthday yesterday...), and will be eating on the piste this weekend (at great expense!)
Have always had BG shoes, and am a big fan of them. however having spent 7 weeks in the alps last summer, they were a bit annoyng on the hike-a-bike sections, so am keen for something a bit more walkeable in/less stiff.
New Pants, you can't go another season wearing someone else's pants
i'm kinda hoping that by the time next season comes around, the business will have taken off big time... we're getting awesome feedback, and growth is ridiculous, but the way we're structured means there is a definite lag in the money...