Owning two bikes? (Page 2)

I would keep the roadie for at least 1 season.  Being that the bike is already old, it's value will not depreciate much more (if at all) one year from now.  See how many times you opt to ride the road bike...and make your decision based on that.

There are some people that will do all their riding on a tri bike with no problem.  And others who like to mix it up (even if they aren't doing group rides or road racing).  It's perfectly natural to think that you will now do all your riding on your new P3...but sometimes that feeling wears off.

I know when I first got my P2, I thought that I would ride that bike all the time and only use my road bike for road races.  In fact, the opposite is closer to the truth.  Of the roughly 5500 miles I have ridden this year, about 1400 of them have been on my tri bike.  The other ~4000 miles have been on my road bike.

I would just be hesitant to make a decision on selling your bike so quickly unless you absolutely need the money.

As always...YMMV

Yep.  And good for parts robbing when you need to fix something quick. 

natethomas2000 - 2011-12-27 5:40 PM

gsmacleod - 2011-12-27 12:30 PM Can't believe nobody has given the fomula for the correct number of bikes yet I would not get rid of it but I also prefer only to ride my tribike for racing and maybe a tune up ride or two before a race. While the position is sustainable for the distance I race, it is not comfortable and I prefer to do most of my riding on my road bike. Besides those two bikes, I also have my commuter bike (road bike with fenders, rack, panniers), cyclocross, MTB and an old road bike that I hope to build up as a fixie. I don't think I need any more bikes but you never know... Shane

Is that the 'X + 1' formula where 'X' is the number of bikes you currently have?

I have a roadie and a tri bike, but they both get quite a bit of use. The tri bike is currently on the trainer, but I got in a nice ride on the roadie in 35 degree weather today. I also do some commuting on my road bike as well. If I were to break it down, it's probably like 70-75% time on the tri bike and 25-30% on the road bike.

Nope, that would be "n+1" where "n" is the number of bikes you own.  It could also be "n-1" where "n" is the amount of bikes owned that it would take for your spouse to leave you.  But close enough.

I say keep it.  I have 4 now (tri, roadie, mtn, and cruiser) and still want a CX, a fixie, and another roadie.  But i'm currently at "n" with my spouse!

You can NEVER own too many bikes!

There's extra space in that apartment - you're just not looking hard enough or prioritizing properly.

I found a loophole to the law n-1. 

I'm getting a 29er for free with my REI rebate in a couple of months.  Other than the concern of where I'm going ot keep it, the wife can't have much more concern because it is effectively free!  Then my mission of a different bike for every day of the week will be complete.  Going for a different bike for every day of the month might be pushing it.

I've kept my roadie too and it was really nice to be able to take it out this fall when the weather started to turn. It can get a little more beaten up. Plus, I offered to loan it to a friend next tri season so she could do her first tri - it won't be in my garage but i will get it back and can use it when the tri season is over or when i want to ride not for training.

Maybe you would use it.  You just don't know because you haven't had the option until now.  You might also look for other chances to the ride the roadie.   I still get a thrill in riding my bike to do errands, no matter how short the trip.    I ride my bike to parties and happy hour (safer for the ride home, mostly), to places where parking is difficult/expensive, etc.   It takes extra work but it's a great alternative.  Granted I live in the #1 biking city with lots of paths, but there must be some options for you.

Here's another thought: you have an expensive bike now - if you did want to ride your bike to meet friends for lunch, would you want to leave it locked up outside out of sight?  Wouldn't you rather use the Masi for that trip?   While I would prefer to ride my good racing bike, I will ride my older road bike for trips where I simply worry about leaving the bike.

djastroman - 2011-12-27 8:07 PM

natethomas2000 - 2011-12-27 5:40 PM

gsmacleod - 2011-12-27 12:30 PM Can't believe nobody has given the fomula for the correct number of bikes yet I would not get rid of it but I also prefer only to ride my tribike for racing and maybe a tune up ride or two before a race. While the position is sustainable for the distance I race, it is not comfortable and I prefer to do most of my riding on my road bike. Besides those two bikes, I also have my commuter bike (road bike with fenders, rack, panniers), cyclocross, MTB and an old road bike that I hope to build up as a fixie. I don't think I need any more bikes but you never know... Shane

Is that the 'X + 1' formula where 'X' is the number of bikes you currently have?

I have a roadie and a tri bike, but they both get quite a bit of use. The tri bike is currently on the trainer, but I got in a nice ride on the roadie in 35 degree weather today. I also do some commuting on my road bike as well. If I were to break it down, it's probably like 70-75% time on the tri bike and 25-30% on the road bike.

Nope, that would be "n+1" where "n" is the number of bikes you own.  It could also be "n-1" where "n" is the amount of bikes owned that it would take for your spouse to leave you.  But close enough.

I say keep it.  I have 4 now (tri, roadie, mtn, and cruiser) and still want a CX, a fixie, and another roadie.  But i'm currently at "n" with my spouse!

Polygamist???

You bike slut, you.

This.  Don't make any quick decisions...let your own actions be your guide.

Personally, I'm up to 5 bikes myself, so I'm a little biased too.

Kathy nailed it.

pga_mike - 2011-12-28 3:40 PM

djastroman - 2011-12-27 8:07 PM

natethomas2000 - 2011-12-27 5:40 PM

gsmacleod - 2011-12-27 12:30 PM Can't believe nobody has given the fomula for the correct number of bikes yet I would not get rid of it but I also prefer only to ride my tribike for racing and maybe a tune up ride or two before a race. While the position is sustainable for the distance I race, it is not comfortable and I prefer to do most of my riding on my road bike. Besides those two bikes, I also have my commuter bike (road bike with fenders, rack, panniers), cyclocross, MTB and an old road bike that I hope to build up as a fixie. I don't think I need any more bikes but you never know... Shane

Is that the 'X + 1' formula where 'X' is the number of bikes you currently have?

I have a roadie and a tri bike, but they both get quite a bit of use. The tri bike is currently on the trainer, but I got in a nice ride on the roadie in 35 degree weather today. I also do some commuting on my road bike as well. If I were to break it down, it's probably like 70-75% time on the tri bike and 25-30% on the road bike.

Nope, that would be "n+1" where "n" is the number of bikes you own.  It could also be "n-1" where "n" is the amount of bikes owned that it would take for your spouse to leave you.  But close enough.

I say keep it.  I have 4 now (tri, roadie, mtn, and cruiser) and still want a CX, a fixie, and another roadie.  But i'm currently at "n" with my spouse!

Polygamist???

 

Anyway you look at it, I think I still need another bike

Also a working bike. You need something for carting groceries and whatnot around. Preferably with a basket.

As per "The Rules", the optimum number of bikes is n+1, with n being the number you already have. 

Besides, whats to say that further down the line you wont want to do group riding? A TT bike is for one thing only, going fast in a straight line.  Keep the road bike.