Is this what happens when you start cycling???

[BaGearA]

 

My best story on this addiction took place on the East Rand a couple years back, names will be withheld.

 

 

A certain gentleman was told in no uncertain terms that his last bikes would be his last, otherwise he would be buying his first wife a diamond of the same value.

 

 

Lone and behold what does the manufacture do, they bring out the new model, as he has the addiction what is he to do.

 

 

He promptly consults the local bike shop owner for (wisdom), after agreeing the set price for the new model, the credit card is handed over. He is then advised to return the following day at 10am.

 

 

Once the morning ride on old bike is completed, the addicted advises his first wife “he needs to go to the bike shop” to grab a couple things.

 

 

To ensure he is towing the line, she promptly agrees to accompany the addicted to LBS.

 

 

On arrival at the bike, there a 10 other addicts present, and they are all hanging around. The addicted buys a couple tubes, upon paying for these goods he is asked if he would like to acquire a raffle ticket for the new S-Works for R100.

 

 

As luck would have it, it’s his favourite colour and size and the raffle is taking place promptly at 10am.

 

 

The lucky draw starts, set of gloves is won, then a LBS riding shirt. Then onto tubes and tyres

 

 

Now it’s time for the grand prize.

 

 

As pure luck would have it, the addicts ticket is pull out the hat. The first wife is screaming and crying as she cannot believe the addicts good fortune.

 

 

New S-works loaded into car and off home they go. The other 10 addicts hand back their winnings and Sundays ride is agreed.

 

This is one of the best things I have ever read

[Bateleur1]

 

My best story on this addiction took place on the East Rand a couple years back, names will be withheld.

 

 

A certain gentleman was told in no uncertain terms that his last bikes would be his last, otherwise he would be buying his first wife a diamond of the same value.

 

 

Lone and behold what does the manufacture do, they bring out the new model, as he has the addiction what is he to do.

 

 

He promptly consults the local bike shop owner for (wisdom), after agreeing the set price for the new model, the credit card is handed over. He is then advised to return the following day at 10am.

 

 

Once the morning ride on old bike is completed, the addicted advises his first wife “he needs to go to the bike shop” to grab a couple things.

 

 

To ensure he is towing the line, she promptly agrees to accompany the addicted to LBS.

 

 

On arrival at the bike, there a 10 other addicts present, and they are all hanging around. The addicted buys a couple tubes, upon paying for these goods he is asked if he would like to acquire a raffle ticket for the new S-Works for R100.

 

 

As luck would have it, it’s his favourite colour and size and the raffle is taking place promptly at 10am.

 

 

The lucky draw starts, set of gloves is won, then a LBS riding shirt. Then onto tubes and tyres

 

 

Now it’s time for the grand prize.

 

 

As pure luck would have it, the addicts ticket is pull out the hat. The first wife is screaming and crying as she cannot believe the addicts good fortune.

 

 

New S-works loaded into car and off home they go. The other 10 addicts hand back their winnings and Sundays ride is agreed.

 

 

I am saving this post.  This will come in very handy one day. 

[Bateleur1]

I still have the first (and only) mtb I bought brand new from the bike store - a 1997 GT. Although truth be told, I think the frame is the only original part left.

 

I still have my original road bike I bought in 2003 .... well that would be the brake callipers actually.

[seanp]

 

My best story on this addiction took place on the East Rand a couple years back, names will be withheld.

 

 

A certain gentleman was told in no uncertain terms that his last bikes would be his last, otherwise he would be buying his first wife a diamond of the same value.

 

 

Lone and behold what does the manufacture do, they bring out the new model, as he has the addiction what is he to do.

 

 

He promptly consults the local bike shop owner for (wisdom), after agreeing the set price for the new model, the credit card is handed over. He is then advised to return the following day at 10am.

 

 

Once the morning ride on old bike is completed, the addicted advises his first wife “he needs to go to the bike shop” to grab a couple things.

 

 

To ensure he is towing the line, she promptly agrees to accompany the addicted to LBS.

 

 

On arrival at the bike, there a 10 other addicts present, and they are all hanging around. The addicted buys a couple tubes, upon paying for these goods he is asked if he would like to acquire a raffle ticket for the new S-Works for R100.

 

 

As luck would have it, it’s his favourite colour and size and the raffle is taking place promptly at 10am.

 

 

The lucky draw starts, set of gloves is won, then a LBS riding shirt. Then onto tubes and tyres

 

 

Now it’s time for the grand prize.

 

 

As pure luck would have it, the addicts ticket is pull out the hat. The first wife is screaming and crying as she cannot believe the addicts good fortune.

 

 

New S-works loaded into car and off home they go. The other 10 addicts hand back their winnings and Sundays ride is agreed.

 

Absolutely love this. Think I should make a similar arrangement with my LBS owner.

 

Unlikely to fool the wife however; she's got a nose like a bloodhound. I swear she can smell a new bike part arrival in the house.

[Patchelicious]

Absolutely love this. Think I should make a similar arrangement with my LBS owner.

 

Unlikely to fool the wife however; she's got a nose like a bloodhound. I swear she can smell a new bike part arrival in the house.

It's probably not her nose that is getting you caught, but more than likely something that you are doing. Like Boris' tongue....

[seanp]

It's probably not her nose that is getting you caught, but more than likely something that you are doing. Like Boris' tongue....

 

You probably right. There's always a tell.

But if you really smart, tell me how to stop the "twinkle" in your eyes, when you've got your paws wrapped around the long awaited new bike part 

[MBMtbGirl]

8 months in for me. Same symptoms...Just upgraded to bike #2 ...

[BigTom]

Just don't sell it "as new" please

Hahaha. Not for sale. But surely you've seen enough of my rants about "brand new" items for sale to know that's not going to happen.

[Dullscalpel]

 

My best story on this addiction took place on the East Rand a couple years back, names will be withheld.

A certain gentleman was told in no uncertain terms that his last bikes would be his last, otherwise he would be buying his first wife a diamond of the same value.

Lone and behold what does the manufacture do, they bring out the new model, as he has the addiction what is he to do.

He promptly consults the local bike shop owner for (wisdom), after agreeing the set price for the new model, the credit card is handed over. He is then advised to return the following day at 10am.

Once the morning ride on old bike is completed, the addicted advises his first wife “he needs to go to the bike shop” to grab a couple things.

To ensure he is towing the line, she promptly agrees to accompany the addicted to LBS.

On arrival at the bike, there a 10 other addicts present, and they are all hanging around. The addicted buys a couple tubes, upon paying for these goods he is asked if he would like to acquire a raffle ticket for the new S-Works for R100.

As luck would have it, it’s his favourite colour and size and the raffle is taking place promptly at 10am.

The lucky draw starts, set of gloves is won, then a LBS riding shirt. Then onto tubes and tyres

Now it’s time for the grand prize.

As pure luck would have it, the addicts ticket is pull out the hat. The first wife is screaming and crying as she cannot believe the addicts good fortune.

New S-works loaded into car and off home they go. The other 10 addicts hand back their winnings and Sundays ride is agreed.

This is fantastic! : D

[Albatross]

[LeoKnight]

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