Looked at new bikes last week

[ponch]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

Jim one thing that a big guy like you would like is the ROOM! The ergo's are second to NO OTHER BIKE when it comes to room. You'd like that and the fact that they are easy as pie to work on!

I agree, but I can't get over the price. I am not ready to spend 23 large on a bike.

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by ponch

I agree, but I can't get over the price. I am not ready to spend 23 large on a bike.

It took me a while to justify it Jim. I've had not one second of buyer's remorse for spending that much. Kris and I are into the "age" factor. At what age will I decide to get a bike I want regardless of price. The answer came as "NOW". I ain't getting any younger...

[waterman]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

I ain't getting any younger...

And definitely not any prettier.

[Netnorske]

Originally Posted by ponch

I agree, but I can't get over the price. I am not ready to spend 23 large on a bike.

I thought that very thing, so I settled on the Voyager at about 8K less OTD (including accessory additions). Within a short time, I was sorry I did not just pony up the $$ for the bike I really wanted. That little mistake cost me an additional couple K to rectify, but to my credit (if I do say so myself), I recognized my unhappiness and moved quickly to get myself in a position where riding would be joyful again. Make no mistake, like with any bike, I had to spend some additional $$ to make the bike fit me a little better, but fit me it does (like a glove) and I could not be happier!

It's only money and if not for the things you enjoy in life, what good is it? My suggestion to anyone looking for a new bike, if you find one you REALLY like and want....do not let price be the deciding factor, like me, you will come to regret it later. You only live once, and besides Jared....none of us are getting any younger....

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Netnorske

I thought that very thing, so I settled on the Voyager at about 8K less OTD (including accessory additions). Within a short time, I was sorry I did not just pony up the $$ for the bike I really wanted. That little mistake cost me an additional couple K to rectify, but to my credit (if I do say so myself), I recognized my unhappiness and moved quickly to get myself in a position where riding would be joyful again. Make no mistake, like with any bike, I had to spend some additional $$ to make the bike fit me a little better, but fit me it does (like a glove) and I could not be happier!

It's only money and if not for the things you enjoy in life, what good is it? My suggestion to anyone looking for a new bike, if you find one you REALLY like and want....do not let price be the deciding factor, like me, you will come to regret it later. You only live once, and besides Jared....none of us are getting any younger....

I haven't seen a bike I've HAD to have. Not in a long time. I agree about getting what you pay for, but my income isn't where I'd be comfortable spending that much. That could change in the future, but I am just trying to be responsible. I have a bike anyway and I ride every weekday as it is.