How should I tell her the good news? Wrong answers only.

The cassettes for my SRAM equipped fat bike start around $300. The cassettes for my Ultegra equipped roadie are around $100. Adding that to the ‘whole picture’, and I’ll pass on SRAM unless I can’t avoid it. Granted, limited sample size, but wow. :money_mouth_face:

[image] markb: This topic is like switching between two unrelated convos. Yeah… and considering Mrs. @AJS914 is supportive probably should be in a “My spouse supports me buying a bike” thread. :rofl:

Has she found the bike yet? If not, you might have time to mention the bike shop had an event on, and you bought a couple of raffle tickets when you came past…

I read the whole thread but have yet to find the best way to reveal the new Tarmac hidden in the garage behind a flock of other bikes. Problem is the new bike has a very distinct colorway so even this „needle in a haystack“ will stand out :person_shrugging:t2:

[image] blackbird1: Problem is the new bike has a very distinct colorway Yes … that is the problem. Should have gone with something the blends in with the rest. :wink:

Just saw this in the other thread and it seems to apply here as well, although I’m concerned it’s not “wrong” enough for this thread: [image] Cycling Memes and Jokes “Due to supply issues, the bike shop gave me some loaners for the past four years. The ones that were sup…

[image] splash: Tell her it is like shoes. You can only wear one pair at a time, but you need to wear the right pair for the occasion. I made the mistake of asking how many times she’s going to wear that $5,000 wedding dress we bought. I joke but my wife doesn’t really give me grief for buyi…

[image] CaptainThunderpants: I made the mistake of asking how many times she’s going to wear that $5,000 wedding dress we bought. Shots fired!!! :flushed::flushed::flushed::flushed::flushed::flushed: Is it comfortable sleeping on the couch? :rofl:

[image] CaptainThunderpants: I made the mistake of asking how many times she’s going to wear that $5,000 wedding dress we bought. What if she’d said, oh, I’ll wear it next time too? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

[image] CaptainThunderpants: I joke but my wife doesn’t really give me grief for buying bikes and new stuff. We each have our hobbies and have separate bank accounts to fund those hobbies. To be honest, I find it a bit weird that someone can buy a new bike, and their partner doesn’t notice. O…

I bought a bike today... and haven't told my spouse

wake June 16, 2023, 10:10pm 144

Just saw this in the other thread and it seems to apply here as well, although I’m concerned it’s not “wrong” enough for this thread:

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I bought a bike today... and haven't told my spouse

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