ahmedbadat Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 BUT there is also nothing like seeing 'that' smile and enjoyment on your partners face when he (in my case) comes from a piece of awesome trails! I wouldnt want it any other way and I would wash his bike to have that with my partner for life. after trails we take a long shower together, its very relaxing and lots of fun and you get the dirt off before it gets hard, all this while the wife makes me breakfast.
RockCoach Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Honestly, I prefer if the wife doesn't join me and so far, she hasn't bitten the bug. Cycling is kinda like my stress-free zone. It's nice and peaceful, tranquil if you like and when I'm on my bike I sort of just forget about everything else in the world. It's a really nice place to be. Now, I love my wife to bits don't get me wrong, but if she joins me that place wouldn't be as nice as it was anymore. All the moaning, complaining etc just by thinking about it. Bub, I get your point as people ride for different reasons. But forget all that for now. I need your opinion over in single speeds please: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/131941-ragley-marley-build-aka-bob/page__st__32#entry2091383
hayleyearth Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Every man needs his own space, usualy the garage Joh, if I had so much space I would just like to add add add!(currently 4 more bikes I would like to add already)
fabes Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Scott I don't know if this has been said already, but you really should make her apart of your sport... Yes you going to say she HATES it. Well she doesn't have to ride bikes to enjoy the sport. For her next birthday buy her a lekker bucket and a nice cloth with some of that lekker bike wash stuff. Then show her how you want your bike cleaned from now on. She will then always appreciate a clean bike in bed with you Thank me later dyls, BigDL, ScottCM and 2 others 5
ajwinters17 Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Buying the wife a bike really works!! Two years ago I converted my garage into an "office" for my bikes and me to do a bit of work! She liked the space so much she kicked me out and moved the office back into the house. So I took the bikes with me... She was not impressed, Two years and numerous "choose the bike or me" fights later I got her a bike.... She went riding with a friend came back 2 hours later with the biggest smile! Now she just worries about how she's cheating on her running! And I got my "office back"
RockCoach Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 I understand where Bob is coming from cycling for me is an escape where all I have to worry about is staying on the bike. and besides i'm sure he also wouldn't mine taking his wife cycling with him 6 times a year as well I could ride a tandem with the wife for 6 hours a day without the slightest hint of friction. I suppose it helps that we don't have to continuously worry about staying on the bike. Mr Winter 1
jaxtun Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Don't get rid of the wife, who will have a hearty meal ready for you when you get home after a long ride! AndrewF 1
fabes Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Don't get rid of the wife, who will have a hearty meal ready for you when you get home after a long ride!Must of been a lekker dream that ScottCM 1
Iwan Kemp Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 All you brave bijaatches with the wife jokes... Back to the OP. Hanging your bike from the front wheel does not do damage unless you leave it hanging there for months without use. Not good for the seals, hydraulics and sealant in the tyres.. Winging it up like in the "practical" pic I posted is an easy solution, but you will need a spot with some height as you would need to be able to walk underneath it. Probably, don't know what your spot looks like. Other than that is flat against the wall (several mounting options available) or from the front wheel. This does however take up extra width. ScottCM 1
AndrewF Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Also in a "space" situation... Currently bikes stacked next to the staircase. Not ideal as our domestic worker keeps "rearranging" them when she cleans (worry all day my babies will be "hurt" ) Been thinking/looking into options and I'm quite keen on making them part of the home decor. Some options I've been looking at: 1) Putting something like this together, on rollers (have 4 bikes) - stack them together and slide each "out" when needed. I may be keen to start a small business making these for hubbers in need (Would also bring costs down) http://p-ec2.pixstatic.com/51bc54b8d9127e25ab000aeb._w.540_s.fit_.jpg 2) Displaying them as "art" (various options) http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/cycle-parking-bike-storage-rack-room-decorating.jpghttp://2-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/www.trendhunter.com/cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/xvery-nice-bike-rack.jpeg.pagespeed.ic.0nBXNLildd.jpg Edited October 10, 2013 by ScrumpyJ4ck nonky 1
Gen Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Oh, and you can speak to the wife. Cycling does initially make the legs bigger as the muscle grows. But then the fat disappears and they become much slimmer an firmer. Yip yip.. I will agree.. mostly a bit of water retention because the muscles aren't used to it, once that's sorted, they slim down very fast.
Surv0MTB Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Wall mount in my study does the trick, keeps it out of the way and its right there when I need to turn away from the PC and just ogle at it.. ScottCM 1
jaxtun Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Yip yip.. I will agree.. mostly a bit of water retention because the muscles aren't used to it, once that's sorted, they slim down very fast.This is so awful its funny!!
jaxtun Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Must of been a lekker dream thatSorry Fabes, I tried to teach her to cook but clearly I failed!
ChUkKy Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Don't get rid of the wife, who will have a hearty meal ready for you when you get home after a long ride! The girlfriend will
Wyatt Earp Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Sorry Fabes, I tried to teach her to cook but clearly I failed! Who needs someone that can cook when all you need is the koek ?Takeaways are pretty darn good nowadays.
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