Is it really worth it?

[gavroche]

I have had my eyes on a brand new cube peloton for the last two years and been debating whether it is worth buying. My debate goes like this:
- It won't make me go faster.
- It will severely deplete my bank balance.
- It won't make me any fitter as I already have two bikes
- My wife will go nuts when she sees it.
- but it is nice to have a new toy.
- I really like the look of it.
- Money on its own is useless unless you spend it.
- At the age of nearly 65, do I really need another bike?
On reflection, may be I am being childish and irresponsible as no one really needs 3 bikes....... on the other hand .....?

 

[Saluki]

Will it make you happy, if you buy it?

 

[Hacienda71]

If your wife isn't going to leave you if you buy it then mathematically you should buy it. You know the equation N+1.........

 

[Drago]

Do you want it, and will you get good use out of it? Then do it!

I was initially reluctant to buy my Felt. I managed to get a test ride and I'm glad I did because it blew me away. All day comfy, lively, smooth, fast, nicer under my backside than any carbon bike under 1500 notes that I'd tried (and I had tried a good few!) so I bought one.

I didn't need it, I doubt it makes me any faster, but it suits me perfectly and I get genuine pleasure from riding it and that's all that matters. So if it would put a smile on your face then you go for it, Sir!

 

[Moodyman]

I have four bikes. I ride them all but some more than others.

It 's a pain to maintain them all though. Hang a perfectly good bike on a garage wall and three month later when it comes to riding it, it''ll start creaking. Seems the grease dries quicker when not riding.

 

[stoofer35]

4 is Good! 64 1/2

 

[biggs682]

think of the ecological impact if you buy it

 

[Apollonius]

I am the same age as you, and my thinking is ride while I still can. Better buy a bike than a zimmer frame!

 

[gavroche]

I think my debate will go on for a bit longer. Much too undecided at the moment, mustn't rush into it.

 

[TVC]

You're a long time dead.... particularly when the wife finds out

 

[jonny jeez]

I have had my eyes on a brand new cube peloton for the last two years and been debating whether it is worth buying. My debate goes like this:
- It won't make me go faster.
- It will severely deplete my bank balance.
- It won't make me any fitter as I already have two bikes
- My wife will go nuts when she sees it.
- but it is nice to have a new toy.
- I really like the look of it.
- Money on its own is useless unless you spend it.
- At the age of nearly 65, do I really need another bike?
On reflection, may be I am being childish and irresponsible as no one really needs 3 bikes....... on the other hand .....?

If it's taken you two years to NOT buy it, then you already know it's the wrong choice.

 

[jonny jeez]

I think my debate will go on for a bit longer. Much too undecided at the moment, mustn't rush into it.

My point exactly.

Procrastination often hides doubt.

Spending money is a funny thing. I spend a fortune each month, without a though, just paying the mortgage. When the car needs a new turbo and clutch, I spend £3,000 sorting it without consideration. But I tear myself up about spending a few hundred quid on something that I know will change my life a little bit.

When I know it's right, nothing stops me, when I know it's not...everything try's to...and sometimes does,,,stop me


(But not always)

 

[gavroche]

[QUOTE 3819164, member: 259"]Interest free credit too. [/QUOTE]
I will probably consider that in the winter when prices will come down, after Christmas.

 

[Fnaar]

I have had my eyes on a brand new cube peloton for the last two years and been debating whether it is worth buying. My debate goes like this:
- It won't make me go faster.
- It will severely deplete my bank balance.
- It won't make me any fitter as I already have two bikes
- My wife will go nuts when she sees it.
- but it is nice to have a new toy.
- I really like the look of it.
- Money on its own is useless unless you spend it.
- At the age of nearly 65, do I really need another bike?
On reflection, may be I am being childish and irresponsible as no one really needs 3 bikes....... on the other hand .....?

Buy, and lend it to me. I'll test it, and help you answer your queries.

 

[EltonFrog]

It's a nice looking bike, and less than fifty queens a month on the drip feed.

Have you ridden one?