Wheelset + Wife

[andremtb1]

There is an easier way, I explain to my wife that in order for our eldest son to be competitive he needs expensive equipment, then I use it.

[V12man]

There is an easier way, I explain to my wife that in order for our eldest son to be competitive he needs expensive equipment, then I use it.

You have to test the kit before you let your beloved first born use it.... imagine how you would feel if he broke it.....

[Benjamin]

My current wife definatly wouldn't notice the new wheels. She may however notice that we didn't go on holiday in lieu of. Then sadly she wouldn't recognize the distinctive sound of high quality carbon fibre breaking when she laid my bike on the driveway and drove over it

[V12man]

My current wife definatly wouldn't notice the new wheels. She may however notice that we didn't go on holiday in lieu of. Then sadly she wouldn't recognize the distinctive sound of high quality carbon fibre breaking when she laid my bike on the driveway and drove over it

Followed swiftly by the sound of breaking bones? hers.... :cursing:

[Simon123]

I just tell my wife what I'm buying, and then buy them.

 

Not sure why it should be any other way.  Just as she buys something if she wants (and ironically she just asked for a set of wheels for her new 650b Trance to match mine hehe).

 

As long as neither is wrecklessly spending, I dont think there's any problem?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I just tell my wife what I'm buying, and then buy them.

 

Not sure why it should be any other way.  Just as she buys something if she wants (and ironically she just asked for a set of wheels for her new 650b Trance to match mine hehe).

 

As long as neither is wrecklessly spending, I dont think there's any problem?

 

 

Agreed. 

 

Just told my OH about the new drivetrain, brakes etc. Selling some stuff to cover it, told her it was going to be almost a zero sum game if I played my cards right. Her answer? "But you always say that. Can we wait until my bonus is paid at the end of the week?"

 

Done. 

 

I've found that the "better to ask for forgiveness" route gets tired really, really quickly. Especially when money is involved. 

[Longbarn Killer]

I know a guy who earns R2.5m a year and his wife about R400k (I know because I do their tax returns). He still hides his bike purchases from his wife.

 

He's actually made hooks on the underside of his garage cupboard to hide his wheels from her.

[Toxic]

Just a follow up!  I told her straight that I'am going to buy the wheels.  But however I have waited for the perfect time when she was in a good mood.  She did take it ok, but I did get a little bit of "the look" when I told her the price.  That was the real price of R18k, Then she asked me in a joke, "was that for one wheel ? "  

Should have taken advantage of that question...  Not really...

 

[varkie2]

My wife organized me a pair of zipp 808 clinchers, firecrest nogal, but yes i paid for them myself. But she expects favours and chores as if she bought them. Clever girl!

[PhilipV]

Shees this is the worst thread ever. I'm sure some of it is light hearted, but it points to the core of a sick view of marriages.

I don't know of how someone can brazenly lie to their wives like some of the statements here. Do you not respect or love your wife enough to be honest with her? Are you really that selfish?

What happened to open communication when it comes to needs, wants and haves?

 

Since getting married three years ago I have been able to spoil myself a lot more ITO bike spend then when I was single, and we have an open book about all our spending.

 

Put it this way, how happy would you be to find out that your wife is posting on a baking/pottery/knitting/horse riding (insert your wife's hobby here) forum on how she is manipulating you to spend money on her horse/kiln or even hiding the spend from you. Would that be cool?

Or how would you find out if she has been having a relationship with her boss/trainer behind your back?

 

If you can lie to her about money, she can lie about an affair as well. There is no trust anyway.

[KarlvN]

Since I am turning 40 next July, I have been prepping my wife for the last couple of months that I intend to have a very expensive mid-life crises, which will involve me spending an inordinate amount of cash on a rather expensive full-suspension mtb. She has asked me whether I intend dropping R85k on a bike...

 

Of course I saw my in, and said NEVER! That is waaaay too much, nothing more than R40k!...that seems to have pacified her somewhat.

 

I think I may have pulled this off.

 

[edit] - without having to lie about it!

 

I bought some mtb shoes a year or so ago, and decided to surreptitiously hide them in the garage until my next ride. Of course, my wife being the bloodhound investigator, caught me out very quickly, and things went south rapidly from there. I am still trying to convince her that I am not hiding anything else from her. The trust issue is a HUGE thing for my ( read every) wife.

Man up and tell the truth, or spend and take the flack, but don't lie. That is the wimp-out way.

[Toxic]

Since I am turning 40 next July, I have been prepping my wife for the last couple of months that I intend to have a very expensive mid-life crises, which will involve me spending an inordinate amount of cash on a rather expensive full-suspension mtb. She has asked me whether I intend dropping R85k on a bike...

 

Of course I saw my in, and said NEVER! That is waaaay too much, nothing more than R40k!...that seems to have pacified her somewhat.

 

I think I may have pulled this off.

 

[edit] - without having to lie about it!

 

I bought some mtb shoes a year or so ago, and decided to surreptitiously hide them in the garage until my next ride. Of course, my wife being the bloodhound investigator, caught me out very quickly, and things went south rapidly from there. I am still trying to convince her that I am not hiding anything else from her. The trust issue is a HUGE thing for my ( read every) wife.

 

Man up and tell the truth, or spend and take the flack, but don't lie. That is the wimp-out way.

At least you where honest, and she knows what you are planning. 

[KarlvN]

I know a guy who earns R2.5m a year and his wife about R400k (I know because I do their tax returns). He still hides his bike purchases from his wife.

 

He's actually made hooks on the underside of his garage cupboard to hide his wheels from her.

 

Remind me to not let you do my tax returns....

 

#NoConfidentiality

[Blue Monster]

I must be the lucky one here. Been married for 20 years now. I mentioned I would like a spare set of wheels for training, but I should possibly make my current wheels the training wheels and buy a better/lighter race set.

Wife is determined to make sure I get them. Rule when it comes to racing/riding, is it safer, or will it make me faster. Either one of those gets the thumbs up.

I am also aware that my wife can outspend me, without any prompting.

[DominionZA]

My wife and I are open about our spending. As long as the bills are all paid, neither of us are bothered about what the other is doing with their cash.

We both earn our own salaries and maintain separate accounts. Household expenses are split approx 70% me and 30% her. Whatever each has left to spend, we spend as we see fit.

[PVT_RYAN]

We have the same rule as Dominionza, as long as the bills are paid. So the rule is if you really need it it and going to get use from it, then buy it, but there are instances that she would like the look or feel of something and claims it, ie: kit and most recently my road/ work bike. Remember the old addage, " whats yours is hers and what is hers is hers"