Is this what happens when you start cycling???

[Warthog]

[Halfdoesyn]

The solution is not to resist, but just go with it. You will have a happier life. Less family and riches, but happier.

['Dale]

I exhibit all of those symptoms. Ai, what to do... I know, buy another bike

 

The most important thing you've done is to break the denial

 

Now...

Lock up your credit card (like a nuclear football) where access to it requires the authorisation of 14 people.

[Dullscalpel]

The most important thing you've done is to break the denial

 

Now...

Lock up your credit card (like a nuclear football) where access to it requires the authorisation of 14 people.

That is some fine advice!

[BigTom]

I exhibit all of those symptoms. Ai, what to do... I know, buy another bike

Perhaps 'Dale will explain N+1 to you as it answers that question

[Red Robin]

That is some fine advice!

 

MMm wish I had been given  that advice.....

I naively thought that once you bought the bike, kit etc.  that you were then done. 

It is so not like that!

[Warthog]

Perhaps 'Dale will explain N+1 to you as it answers that question

Anybody at S-1?

[BigTom]

I naively thought that once you bought the bike, kit etc.  that you were then done. 

Me too.  I also thought thought the cost would be way less than owning a motorcycle. 

[Dullscalpel]

Anybody at S-1?

I am sure S-1 will change when my husband buys his bike

[Popit]

I am very fortunate .

My cycling has always been fully sponsored .....

 

By Standard Bank Overdraft  

 

Eliminates the N+1 problem ....  

[Halfdoesyn]

I am so broken.

 

I used to discuss purchases with my wife. Now, I find myself sneaking around, buying parts and accessories behind her back, hiding my stuff in the garage, under a tarp.

 

Sometimes I get confronted and have to lie about things. At first it was hard, but now it just slips out like second nature. "Oh that, no I just borrowed it from Peter" and "It was cheap. Cycle computers are like R60" are the kind of things I would say to her.

 

This is so messed up. The only way I feel better is on my bike, wind in my face, feeling the freedom. It puts a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart I can't explain.

 

I feel so torn apart!

 

Hi. My name is Halfdoesyn and I am a sufferer.

[Ampandy]

One thing is buying into the N+1 scenario, more rewarding is BUILDING into it!

[GLuvsMtb]

I am so broken.

 

I used to discuss purchases with my wife. Now, I find myself sneaking around, buying parts and accessories behind her back, hiding my stuff in the garage, under a tarp.

 

Sometimes I get confronted and have to lie about things. At first it was hard, but now it just slips out like second nature. "Oh that, no I just borrowed it from Peter" and "It was cheap. Cycle computers are like R60" are the kind of things I would say to her.

 

This is so messed up. The only way I feel better is on my bike, wind in my face, feeling the freedom. It puts a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart I can't explain.

 

I feel so torn apart!

 

Hi. My name is Halfdoesyn and I am a sufferer.

My wife does not ask, and I don't volunteer any info. I have seen some increased activity on my credit card when I have indulged in my habit in the past. This 'Sorbet' my wife swipes the card at must make one mean Sunday. Who pays R2000 for Ice cream?!

[DIPSLICK]

as dale said,

 

very common N+1

[s14phoenix]

When things really go bad is when you start inventing new genre/types of cycling so you need more bikes for fulfilling those needs... kinda how "enduro' came about...   

[Escapee..]

as dale said,

 

very common N+1

 

Bro

Do you even ride?