accountantpete
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Did I just make a terrible mistake?
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I think the Defy will be fine - there is not a great deal between the major brands at any given price band and you will have to tinker around to get a girlie fit anyway.
Giant Defy 5.. a terrible mistake?
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It's all Greek to me
I think the Defy will be fine - there is not a great deal between the major brands at any given price band and you will have to tinker around to get a girlie fit anyway.
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I'm a man, I know nothing about the price of shoes,(school shoes not withstanding)
Let me return the favor then and enlighten you re women's shoes prices (who knows? might be handy one day..)
Jimmy Choo the classic lines (pumps etc)- Over £500 (http://www.jimmychoo.com/shoes/pumps/icat/pumpsuk/ )
Christian Louboutin classic lines - From £350 (http://loubiworld.christianlouboutin.com/#/the_collection)
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Sounds like an excellent choice, says one happy Defy owner. 
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No, sorry you misunderstood, I buy shoes one pair at a time, I've no use buying by the shop full.Let me return the favor then and enlighten you re women's shoes prices (who knows? might be handy one day..)
Jimmy Choo the classic lines (pumps etc)- Over £500 (http://www.jimmychoo.com/shoes/pumps/icat/pumpsuk/ )
Christian Louboutin classic lines - From £350 (http://loubiworld.christianlouboutin.com/#/the_collection)
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AKA "buyers remorse".
Its a real condition and is probably more accurately defined as "realisation that you've talked yourself into doing something rash".
I once returned a beautiful and very costly motorcycle (Triumph Sprint 1050 ST) just 3 days after purchasing it...I'd spent 3 months choosing another bike and did exactly the same as you. In the end I was sat on the tube thinking I'd made a terrible mistake. I was lucky to have an understanding dealer.
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exactly why I said I wouldn't buy a Defy if I could afford a JC!!! Cause if you add a JC to my budget I could almost buy a full carbon one!!! 
yup! women are crazy.. I know!!!!!
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Never ignore your gut feeling.You got me panicking again!!
Sorry
Although, I should qualify the reasons,as they wont translate to the cycle choice (which is to say, perhaps you can calm down again)
My impulse choice cost a packet to insure, a packet to run (less efficient than my car) cost a packet to tax, a packet to service, and was far to powerful for the purpose I would mainly use it for.
but it was beautiful and sexy and kinda whispered to me as I walked past.
none of those are relevant to cycling.(except the last bit
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And now that you both mention accessories.. it has toe clip pedals.. I will have to buy clipless if I want to need new shoes, don't I??
"If I want to need...."
Love it!
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Never ignore your gut feeling.
Sorry
Although, I should qualify the reasons,as they wont translate to the cycle choice (which is to say, perhaps you can calm down again)
My impulse choice cost a packet to insure, a packet to run (less efficient than my car) cost a packet to tax, a packet to service, and was far to powerful for the purpose I would mainly use it for.
but it was beautiful and sexy and kinda whispered to me as I walked past.
none of those are relevant to cycling.(except the last bit
phew!!!
The good news are that: a./ I paid 375 quid for it, b./ I trust I can service it myself (in the future, as it's already serviced at the moment) and c./ it will cost me, say, a chewing gum to insure??
So, in that respect I think I'm ok..Will have to wait and see.. It will be a long weekend by the looks of it!
(I googled your motorbike.. wow.. it did look nice!!!)
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phew!!!
(I googled your motorbike.. wow.. it did look nice!!!)
aaaand relax....
PS, crazily as the cash situation has changed a bit of recent I'm actually thinking of picking another one up (for keeps this time), just for the weekends.
