Stoffel76 Posted October 20, 2020 Share I am sure we have many hubbers like me.....and we need to form some sort of support group ( the hub aint the support group as it fuels the addiction more ) I am ALWAYS looking at buying something new (or new to me) for this hobby - bike, parts,accesories or anything related to this hobby. Iv purchased new cars, never needed to add or buy so many accesories, same when I had motorbikes. I use to keep Marine fish (nemo's) and that had potential to buy endless fish and accesories etc - yet I wasnt that addicted to searching and looking for new things to buy as I am with MTB'ing. I been running for years, yet ocntent with one pair of runners a year and only changed out watches once every 3 years or so. I even enjoy changing up my kids bikes or adding better components, so its not only to buy things for me I enjoy my bike and not into chasing strava times or entering competition etc , i just love getting outdoors with any bike. Do any of you folks also have this obsession, always looking to get something new , be it a new water bottle to new carbon rims or adding more bikes to the selection. If my wife only knew how much i actually spend on this hobby Pfft... If you still call it a 'hobby' you're not fully on the hook... It's a lifestyle, man!! Moolz and ChrisF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 20, 2020 Share Depends on the bike... carbon and weight or aestheticsEverything is blacked out anodized aluminium on a bright orange carbon frame. The carbon spacers looked meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimmas Posted October 20, 2020 Share Is there such a thing as a window shopping addiction? It helps when you can't afford all the new gearThat's how I roll as well. Just poppin into shops looking at new bikes. Need to decide between an engagement ring and a new bike. Already been told if I buy another bike instead of a ring, she's out! ChrisF and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted October 20, 2020 Share gummibear, MajG, ChrisF and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 20, 2020 Share That's how I roll as well. Just poppin into shops looking at new bikes. Need to decide between an engagement ring and a new bike. Already been told if I buy another bike instead of a ring, she's out!There’s you answer. Ps I have some spare carbon spacers you can use as a ring. If it doesn’t fit you can use a zip tie. They are adjustable. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted October 20, 2020 Share That's how I roll as well. Just poppin into shops looking at new bikes. Need to decide between an engagement ring and a new bike. Already been told if I buy another bike instead of a ring, she's out! So what bike are you buying? Wimmas, MajG, TheoG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 20, 2020 Share That's how I roll as well. Just poppin into shops looking at new bikes. Need to decide between an engagement ring and a new bike. Already been told if I buy another bike instead of a ring, she's out!win win thebob, MajG, TheoG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted October 20, 2020 Share That's how I roll as well. Just poppin into shops looking at new bikes. Need to decide between an engagement ring and a new bike. Already been told if I buy another bike instead of a ring, she's out!whichever way you go, its going to cost you money forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilgrim Posted October 20, 2020 Share It is great fun to blackmail my friends, threaten to tell their wives what they really spent on their bikes. That being said I have coughed up a bucket load of money for my and my wife's bike so I guess I am one to talk. Luckily my wife knows exactly what I spend so. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 20, 2020 Share Get home to my fiancé telling “babe, I bought us new riding shoes” This is why I’m marrying her. Riaan H, TheoG, ChrisF and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firozfx Posted October 20, 2020 Share Hi. I'm a cycling addict. I just finished my 8.7kg hardtail mountain bike that shares my obsession with 3 other mountain bikes. TheoG, Mister B and pista 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 20, 2020 Share Remember to hide the receipts behind the geyser Any decent bike shop knows to issue two slips .... TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted October 20, 2020 Share Any decent bike shop knows to issue two slips ....Now this you need to spill, which shops offer this service TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 20, 2020 Share Now this you need to spill, which shops offer this serviceSsshhhhh.... Wifes may read this thread .... On a related matter ... Giant Durbanville takes good care of their clients ... MajG, TheoG, T_Boss and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra300s Posted October 21, 2020 Share reading all the comments made my day! I fly rc Jets and just bought an expensive mtb - so I'm in double trouble. Every good hobby has the exact same problems I think. Only 2 types of Hubbers, those whom acknowledge their addiction and those who are in denial. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted October 21, 2020 Share You know it doesn't stop at just buting the expensive bike.... Rc jets might take a slight backseat for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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