craig austin
Jewelry or European vacations.
2008/9/17
> I'm working on it, but I think my wife differs in that opinion. I have
> in total one complete road bike, a flattened road bike (can't seem to part
> with it, it was my first (and probably last) Italian bike), a frame and
> fork. Then with the family there are I think 6 others in the garage.
> Anybody have any suggestions on how to get my wife's opinion swayed?
>
>
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> From: "Candi Murray"
>
>
> We had a discussion a few years ago about when kinds of bikes we all had and how many. There are over 23 in my basement for the 2 of usand we do not have time trial bikes. I am sure that there are members that
> can top this. right?
> C
>
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> *From:* obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Ben Fischler
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:35 AM
> *To:* obra@list.obra.org
> *Subject:* Re: [OBRA Chat] You know you're addicted to cycling when...
>
>
> "Two bikes"?!
>
> Who only has two bikes? =P
>
> On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10:07 PM, Steven Carper wrote:
>
>> You Know You're Addicted to Cycling When:
>>
>> Your surgeon tells you need a heart valve replacement
>> and you ask if you have a choice between presta and schrader.
>>
>> A measurement of 44-36-40 doesn't refer to the latest
>> Playboy centerfold, but that new gear ratio you were considering for
>> your Cobra.
>>
>> A Power Bar starts tasting better than a Snickers.
>>
>> The bra your significant other finds in your glove
>> compartment belongs to your Trek and not the cute waitress at Denny's.
>>
>> You wear your heart monitor to bed to make sure you stay
>> within your target zone during any extracurricular activities.
>>
>> The funeral director tells you "NO!" you can't ride your
>> Cannondale in the funeral procession, even if you keep your headlight
>> on.
>>
>> & nbsp;Y ou experience an unreasonable envy over someone who has
>> bar end extenders longer than yours.
>>
>> You're too tired for hanky-panky on a Friday night but
>> pump out a five-hour century on Saturday.
>>
>> Your wife tells you the only way she'll let you ride
>> across the country is over her dead body and you tell her, "If that's
>> the case, you'll be my first speed bump!"
>>
>> You no longer require a hankie to blow your nose.
>>
>> You have stopped even trying to explain to your spouse
>> why you need two bikes...you just go buy another one and figure it will
>> all work out in the divorce settlement.
>>
>> You buy your crutches instead of renting.
>>
>> You convert your car's brake and gas pedals to clipless.
>>
>> You see nothing wrong with discussing the connection
>> between hydration and urine color.
>> You find your Shimano touring shoes to be more
>> comfortable and st ylish than your gunboat sneakers.
>>
>> You refuse to buy a couch because that patch of
>> wallspace is taken up by the bike.
>>
>> You have more money invested in your bike clothes than
>> in the rest of your combined wardrobe.
>>
>> Biker chick means bla ck spandex, not leather, and a
>> Marinoni, not a Harley.
>>
>> "Four cheeseburgers and four large French Fries" is for
>> you.
>>
>> You see a fit, tanned, Lycra-clad young woman ride by,
>> and the first thing you check out is her bicycle.
>>
>> You empathize with the roadkill.
>>
>> Despite all that winter fat you put on, you'll skim
>> weight by buying titanium components.
>>
>> You use wax on your chain, but not on your car.
>>
>> Your mud guards are made out of milk jugs.
>>
>> Your first course when you eat out is a large banana
>> split.
>>
>> When driving, you yell "On Your Left!" on passing
>> &nb sp;ano ther car.
>>
>> You yell "Hole!" when you see a pothole while driving
>> your car.
>>
>> Your bike has more miles on its computer then your car's
>> odometer.
>>
>> You wear your riding gloves when driving your car.
>>
>> You wear your bike shorts swimming.
>>
>> You wear Charles River Wheelmen T-shirts all the time,
>> including under dress shirts.
>> Your bi kes are worth more than your car.
>>
>> You buy a mini-van and immediately remove the rear seats
>> to allow your bikes to fit.
>>
>> When you move to a new area the first thing you look for
>> is a bike shop.
>>
>> You have more bike jerseys than dress shirts.
>>
>> You take your bike along when you shop for a car - just
>> to make sure the bike will fit inside.
>>
>> You use the Yakima or Thule 'Fit Catalog' to pick your
>> next new car instead of Consumer Reports.
>>
>> You start yelling at car s to " hold your line."
>>
>> You're comfortable bumping elbows with step vans.
>>
>> You view crashes as an opportunity to upgrade
>> components.
>>
>> You clean your bike(s) more often then your car.
>>
>> You're on the Board of Directors for a Bike Club.
>>
>> You spend weeks during the summer spraying arrows on the
>> sides of roads.
>>
>> You and your significant other have and wear identical
>> riding clothes.
>>
>> You mount a $600 cap, on a $1,000 pickup truck, s o your
>> $3,000 bike doesn't get wet.
>>
>> You can't seem to get to work by 8:30 AM, even for
>> important meetings, but you don't have any problems at all meeting your
>> buddies at 5:30 AM for a hammerfest.
>>
>> You can tell your spouse, with a straight face, that
>> it's too hot to mow the lawn and then bike off for a century.
>>
>> You regard inter-gender discussion of genital pain as normal.
>> &nb sp;You know your cadence, but you have no idea what your
>> speed is.
>>
>> When driving your car you lean over the steering wheel,
>> just like an aerobar.
>>
>> Your car sits outside your garage because your garage is
>> full of bikes and cycling gear.
>>
>> You tailgate a semi-trailer to get the drafting effect.
>>
>> The Bike Nashbar customer order number is on your speed
>> dial.
>>
>> You hear someone had a crash and your first question is
>> "How's the bike?"
>>
>> You smile at your evening date, and she politely points
>> out that you seem to have bugs in your te eth.
>>
>> You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other
>> friends who are addicted to cycling.
>>
>> And I will add to it:
>> You think "I have to shave my legs before I pick her up tonight for
>> dinner"
>>
>>
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