Robert Anderson
At any given point in time, you tell her (or him) you only need *one* more
bike. Sometimes I tell my wife that I will sell one after I get the new one,
and then I never sell anything. This technique has worked several times. I
have 7 bikes currenlty, and no TT bike. So clearly, I need one more.
-Rob Anderson
2008/9/17 Matthew Rider
> The more (and better) bikes your SO has, the more and better bikes you
> have (especially if (s)he doesn't really ride all that often).
>
> 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?
>>
>>
>> -------------- Original message --------------
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *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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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> -Ben
>>
>> VFX Supe
>> Laika
>>
>> [ ben.fischler@gmail.com ]
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "Candi Murray"
>> To:
>> Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:34:06 +0000
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] You know you're addicted to cycling when...
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