I just bough a new frame...

[Flying_Monkey]

One of these... http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/FRPXSPC650V2/planet-x-stealth-pro-carbon-650-tt-frame-new-logo - seeing that I'm now a triathlete (almost).

When is a good time to bring up the subject?

 

[vernon]

One of these... http://www.planet-x-...-frame-new-logo - seeing that I'm now a triathlete (almost).

When is a good time to bring up the subject?

When you are separated by several hundred miles.

 

[gb155]

Try and buy new frames the same colour scheme as your "current" ones, then just say you keep swapping the bars :-)

Simples :-)

 

[rich p]

How awfully old-fashioned! Keep it a secret from the little lady

BTW, I've just twigged, is it made of wood?

 

[yello]

You surprise me FM. I'm presuming it's your own dosh and not a joint account!

 

[Twenty Inch]

FM: "Darling, what would you say if I told you I bought a custom-built, hand-made, carbon-fibre-and-unobtanium, DuraAce-equipped race bike for USD20,000?"

FMW: Goes thermonuclear

FM (after suitable interval): "Gosh, I'm glad I didn't then. I only bought a cheap frame for (one third to one quarter of actual prince)."

Alternatively, do what I do - a jumble of frames, parts, wheels and accessories that mean SWMBO will never be able to get a clear picture of how many actual bikes I have.

 

[dan_bo]

Just keep it 'round your mates house and ride round there on your old shitter every time you 'go out for a ride!'

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Send yourself a letter from Planet X congratulating you on winning a new frame in the prize draw you had entered.

 

[dan_bo]

Send yourself a letter from Planet X congratulating you on winning a new frame in the prize draw you had entered.

Fantastic. Inspired.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Put a Brompton sticker on it and some tiny wheels.

 

[2PedalsTez]

Send yourself a letter from Planet X congratulating you on winning a new frame in the prize draw you had entered.

Massively off topic, but this reminded me of a story.
One of my work colleagues used to operate a secret 'slush fund' bank account that was unknown to his wife. He had been saving for some time with a view to buying the latest super spec tv. Part of his plan was to inform his wife 4 weeks out that he was in an incentive at work where he could 'win' a super spec tv. Being the charming lady that she was, she 'commented' that his incentives always seemed to bring fancy things that just happened to suit him and 'why could he not win a washing machine for a change as they really needed a new one'.
Now would you believe it, he won! He went home and told his good lady (who was still upset at the nature of the prize). The good news though.. his wife received a telephone call the following day from his 'incentives dept' informing her that he had spoken to them and he would be able to exchange his tv for the washing machine.

Moral of the story.. if you are going to keep secrets, make sure you cover your tracks in particular, don't tell your work mates what you are up to!

 

[philipbh]

One of these... http://www.planet-x-...-frame-new-logo - seeing that I'm now a triathlete (almost).

When is a good time to bring up the subject?

Surely anytime - look at the savings you have made on the original RRP !

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Surely anytime - look at the savings you have made on the original RRP !

Tell me about it. It's an amazing bargain.

I think Smokin Joe's suggestion is absolutely inspired though.

Problem is that we do have a joint account, so I'll have to come clean before the end of the month. Anyway, I just bought her a bike a few months back so it's only fair...

 

[meenaghman]

One of these... http://www.planet-x-...-frame-new-logo - seeing that I'm now a triathlete (almost).

When is a good time to bring up the subject?

650c wheels. Are they more common over the pond ? I've never seen a pair in real life here.
If your first 650C wheeled bike say its to do with US/Canadian sizes and UK sizes and you need to change everything over... a bit like the electricity and shoe sizes.

 

[rich p]

Tell me about it. It's an amazing bargain.

I think Smokin Joe's suggestion is absolutely inspired though.

Problem is that we do have a joint account, so I'll have to come clean before the end of the month. Anyway, I just bought her a bike a few months back so it's only fair...

What would you say if she bought something for herself for a similar amount? My own reaction to my wife would be good luck to you. How come 'you' bought 'her' a bike out of your joint account?

I had you down as someone who was a bit more enlightened than this but it''s tricky 'knowing' someone over the internet.