Can't decide about new bike..again

[derrick]

How long does it take to decide whether or not to treat myself to some carbon fibre wonder machine? I've been debating in my head for months about it,weighing up the pros and cons of a new bike. I've got my eye on a Cube from a local bike shop,it's a nice looking machine,15 hundred quids worth,but i'd have to buy peddles and some say i'd need to replace the non carbon wheels to get the best out of it. So what're we talking here 2000 quid maybe?
I wish i had that spare cash but i've been on and off work for the last year with health problems,i'm self employed so not much sick pay, so i'm uncertain about buying it on HP even though it's credit free. My old alloy Scott looks ok seeing as it's done about 20,000 miles in its 14 years,ok the colour scheme is a bit dated,and it creaks and grinds a bit but we've done some miles together and we seem to like each other!
Right i'll level with you. I'm the wrong side of 50,i've lost the sight in my right eye,i've lost 40% use in my right arm(temp or not no one knows),i'm more into miles than average speed,even though it's a mental boost to see my average increase when i put in the effort,i'm not going to enter any time trials or races so i'd just be indulging myself if i bought a 2 grand bike without the certainty of being able to pay for it......wouldn't i???

I would say do it, i'am self employed so i know what it's like, i am the wrong side of 60 and recently bought a Cervelo s2 was the best thing i ever did, i ride more or less every day, my times on strava are coming down nicely, my rides are getting longer, also i had a heart attack a year ago, you can't take your money to the grave, so enjoy it while you can. Just do it.

 

[Scoosh]

Recumbent ?

 

[biggs682]

Have you thought about second hand, you could get a lot more bike for a lot less money.

could'nt agree more

 

[screenman]

I would say do it, i'am self employed so i know what it's like, i am the wrong side of 60 and recently bought a Cervelo s2 was the best thing i ever did, i ride more or less every day, my times on strava are coming down nicely, my rides are getting longer, also i had a heart attack a year ago, you can't take your money to the grave, so enjoy it while you can. Just do it.

He has not got the money, read the post he has to borrow it.

 

[alicat]

In all honesty, if I were in your position, no I wouldn't spend that much on a posh racing bike.

I have a horror of being in debt and I don't think it's worth it if you're just putting the miles in.

Bottom line is that you don't need it, can't afford it and it's isn't the right bike if you need to upgrade the wheels.

I'm dreaming about a titanium machine. I could use savings but the bottom line is that I need those savings for other things, like my old age.

 

[Accy cyclist]

He has not got the money, read the post he has to borrow it.

I have a enough put by to buy the bike screenman, i was tempted by the zero credit where i could pay bits off it off over a year, instead of parting with the whole amount in one. My main concern is am i parting with money that i might not be able to replace work wise because of health problems.

 

[screenman]

I have a enough put by to buy the bike screenman, i was tempted by the zero credit where i could pay bits off it off over a year, instead of parting with the whole amount in one. My main concern is am i parting with money that i might not be able to replace work wise because of health problems.

Apologies for my misunderstanding, but cash is the only security most self employed people like us have, the more you got the more secure you are.

 

[colly]

I'm s/e and unless I have the cash, in hand, it doesn't get spent. A few years ago I had no option but to max out on cards and overdrafts. Things are much better now, have been for a while, but I am still clearing off the old debt.

Apologies for my misunderstanding, but cash is the only security most self employed people like us have, the more you got the more secure you are.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Apologies for my misunderstanding, but cash is the only security most self employed people like us have, the more you got the more secure you are.

No need for apologies. I've put the idea on hold for the time being....again.