Your latest bike purchase?

[dkel]

What was the last bike you bought? Why did you buy it?

My last bike purchase was a Cannondale Quick 2 that I got at the end of November. In September I had gotten my old 2001 Trek hybrid out of the back of the garage to start commuting by bike, and after really getting into it, I realized I needed something a little more dialed-in for the rigors of commuting. The Quick was a perfect choice, because it is much nicer than what I had been riding, but similar in style: a hybrid, upright riding position, very stable handling, and generally familiar territory for a newbie like me.

So here’s why I’ve started this thread: five months and 2000 miles after my Quick purchase, I’m starting to think I need another upgrade (I’m really looking at the Surly Straggler, but that’s for another thread…really, really looking hard at the Straggler…with jealous eyes and a covetous heart…). Am I crazy to want a different bike so soon? I’ve learned a lot recently: much from doing all that riding, and at least as much from being involved in this forum. I’d like to think I’m being sensible and purposeful about my needs, based on all I’ve learned, and not just succumbing to n+1 frenzy. So tell me: why did you get your last bike? What did you get?

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[JimF22003]

@DismalScientist 86918 wrote:

You want to go up Vesuvius (Route 56), not down it.:rolleyes:
http://www.strava.com/segments/609651

I’ve done it, mister! Leemee alone.

[cvcalhoun]

Latest completely ludicrous bike-related purchase (for when my granddaughter rides in my bike trailer):

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Yes, we are making a monkey of her!

[cyclingfool]

@cvcalhoun 86991 wrote:

Latest completely ludicrous bike-related purchase (for when my granddaughter rides in my bike trailer)

Likely story. :rolleyes:

[Anonymous]

@cyclingfool 86999 wrote:

Likely story. :rolleyes:

OMG, I passed a dad w/ two young boys on MVT over the weekend. Younger boy had a helmet with triceratops horns AND stegasaurus plates– not picture of horns and plates, actual horns and actual plates. I soooo wanted to mug that cute family and steal that child’s helmet. 😎

(I did not. I swear. But I really really really wanted to. which is just to say, I agree. suuuure, it’s for the granddaughter…)

[cyclingfool]

I’ve seen the dinosaur helmets. They’re pretty sweet. I can’t blame you for your impulse.

[PeteD]

Charlotte wanted to go to the “bookstore” (i.e. the place where she gets to play with all the Thomas trains)…

Saw this and flipped through it and wondered who was cutting onions in a bookstore, so it came home with us:

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[dkel]

I might have put down a deposit on a Surly Straggler at Bikenetic today…

Ok—I totally did!

[cyclingfool]

@PeteD 87009 wrote:

Charlotte wanted to go to the “bookstore” (i.e. the place where she gets to play with all the Thomas trains)…

Saw this and flipped through it and wondered who was cutting onions in a bookstore, so it came home with us:

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Just added to cyclingfool jr’s wish list on Amazon.

[eminva]

Got an ELITE new accessory for my cargo bike — a cup holder. Behold:

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Saturday morning errand running will be complete.

Liz

[Dirt]

@eminva 87177 wrote:

Got an ELITE new accessory for my cargo bike — a cup holder. Behold:

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Saturday morning errand running will be complete.

Liz

Awesome! Who makes that one? I like that it works a little better with cold beverages. My PDW is perfect for hot coffee. Thanks for posting, Liz.

[Dirt]

@dkel 87028 wrote:

I might have put down a deposit on a Surly Straggler at Bikenetic today…

Ok—I totally did!

It has been fun researching this with you. I’m almost as excited to see it as you are.

[dkel]

For my new bike:

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Now, if only the bike would get here!!

[eminva]

@Dirt 87179 wrote:

Awesome! Who makes that one? I like that it works a little better with cold beverages. My PDW is perfect for hot coffee. Thanks for posting, Liz.

Liquid Holster. Looks like their primary market is the baby jogger crowd.

Liz

[Drewdane]

Brake pads, because one morning I squeezed the brake lever and didn’t slow down, much less stop.

[peterw_diy]

Cool. The top is not good for much, but it’s a very sturdy rack (I have the non-disc version) and I love how the narrow profile looks when nothing is hanging on it.

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