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kdog4130 · 11-04-2007, 12:02 AM

I allways regret it........but I do it over and over! Just built up a new bike, Fisher Fat possum Xo frame, Xt and Xo deraileurs, Xo shifters, you know......nice! Literally rode it 20 miles and, in my usual impulsive fashion, bought a new 2008 Trek Fuel Ex 9. Wich happens to be my "dream bike" So, now I have two bikes, wich for many is normal, and usually is for me. However, they are very similar (useage) and after cleaning it up, looking at it in my garage, and looking at a picture taken of me riding it with a huge grin on my face, (in no particular order) have decided not to sell it! It's funny how that works. You bond with a machine, and obsess over it, and make sacrafices in your life to get those new wheels, or that new fork, and it becomes less of a machine, and more of a good friend. Ha! Listen to me! Oh well, just wanted to see if anyone else has gone through this, and well......what did YOU do?

Thanks for readin!

Oh yeah, here it is.<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/DSC_0004.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>

mottmcfly · 11-04-2007, 12:15 AM

Your situation is a little different than mine. I had a Superlight that had a great setup and a DHR. 28 lbs and 43lbs respectively. Put both together from scratch and loved them both but realized I needed something a little more AM. Sold the Superlight and bought a Turner RFX frame to build from scratch once again.

I think when you build them yourself, whether it's you putting it together or just picking out the parts and having the shop do the work, it becomes part of you. No matter where that bike goes, a piece of you goes with it.

Regret? Yes. Do it again? Absolutely. this is all part of the game and the regret solidifies that you are truly in love with the sport and the lifestyle.

My only saving grace is that a STR member took the Superlight and I know he's doing great things with it and it's hopefully bringing him as much happiness as it brought me.

sniff sniff pout pout

OK now on to the next of what will be many builds to come!!

Mott

guero · 11-04-2007, 01:53 AM

marty, your superlight has broughten me emense joy. in all seriousness. i love that thing and ride it more than my dawg. i push harder gears and feel like i have really improved when it comes to climbing and will be riding it in this years counting coupe.

Pain Freak · 11-04-2007, 05:48 AM

Here's a little help with the picture.

I literally have two bikes I very seldom ever ride anymore, but I find it impossible to sell. I guess I will someday though.

foofighter · 11-04-2007, 08:05 AM

yes i do...i had a trek 8000 that was fully built w/ all the good stuff...i kick myself for selling it

PacMan · 11-04-2007, 08:40 AM

I think most of us have been there.

I sold an Intense Tracer that had a really sweet build--complete XT drivetrain, Fox F100 RLC fork etc. The only things I didn't like were the crappy mechanical disc brakes I had on it and the rear end flex caused by me being overweight. I considered putting nice hydro discs on it but the rear end flex buggd me a lot.

Now that I've lost 50+ pounds and just so happen to have a set of hydro discs laying around, I really wish I still had it.

CPATCRASH · 11-04-2007, 10:40 AM

Yup! My 1989 Mantis Valkyrie.

OMR · 11-04-2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

Yup! My 1989 Mantis Valkyrie.

That was just plain stupid, grasshopper Pat... especially with that incredible paint job. I've still got my ProFloater and cannot part with it! On the other hand, the Salsa had to go

CPATCRASH · 11-05-2007, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMR

That was just plain stupid, grasshopper Pat... especially with that incredible paint job. I've still got my ProFloater and cannot part with it! On the other hand, the Salsa had to go

Thanks for being sensitive about it Greg! It is on display at First Flight bicycles in North Carolina. I am sure I could get it back if I wanted. I hadn't ridden the bike in about two years and it needed some love, Check out what they have.

http://www.firstflightbikes.com/

CC · 11-05-2007, 07:22 AM

Too Bad...

Hmmm, nice bike...

Sprockethead · 11-05-2007, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

Yup! My 1989 Mantis Valkyrie.

I can just picture Michael J Fox riding this bike in a Back to the Future movie.

11-04-2007, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
kdog4130 Rock it, rip it, shred it	ever regretted selling that one special bike you didn't use??? I allways regret it........but I do it over and over! Just built up a new bike, Fisher Fat possum Xo frame, Xt and Xo deraileurs, Xo shifters, you know......nice! Literally rode it 20 miles and, in my usual impulsive fashion, bought a new 2008 Trek Fuel Ex 9. Wich happens to be my "dream bike" So, now I have two bikes, wich for many is normal, and usually is for me. However, they are very similar (useage) and after cleaning it up, looking at it in my garage, and looking at a picture taken of me riding it with a huge grin on my face, (in no particular order) have decided not to sell it! It's funny how that works. You bond with a machine, and obsess over it, and make sacrafices in your life to get those new wheels, or that new fork, and it becomes less of a machine, and more of a good friend. Ha! Listen to me! Oh well, just wanted to see if anyone else has gone through this, and well......what did YOU do? Thanks for readin! Oh yeah, here it is.<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/DSC_0004.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> __________________ Come and shred some gnar with me

11-04-2007, 01:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
guero thats hot.	marty, your superlight has broughten me emense joy. in all seriousness. i love that thing and ride it more than my dawg. i push harder gears and feel like i have really improved when it comes to climbing and will be riding it in this years counting coupe. __________________ tkBLAZER:it was shaved clean.

11-04-2007, 05:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	Here's a little help with the picture. I literally have two bikes I very seldom ever ride anymore, but I find it impossible to sell. I guess I will someday though. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

11-04-2007, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	yes i do...i had a trek 8000 that was fully built w/ all the good stuff...i kick myself for selling it __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com Click the Button

11-04-2007, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
PacMan Harden The F*** Up!!	I think most of us have been there. I sold an Intense Tracer that had a really sweet build--complete XT drivetrain, Fox F100 RLC fork etc. The only things I didn't like were the crappy mechanical disc brakes I had on it and the rear end flex caused by me being overweight. I considered putting nice hydro discs on it but the rear end flex buggd me a lot. Now that I've lost 50+ pounds and just so happen to have a set of hydro discs laying around, I really wish I still had it. __________________ Less typing...more riding.

11-04-2007, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
mottmcfly Pro beginner	Your situation is a little different than mine. I had a Superlight that had a great setup and a DHR. 28 lbs and 43lbs respectively. Put both together from scratch and loved them both but realized I needed something a little more AM. Sold the Superlight and bought a Turner RFX frame to build from scratch once again. I think when you build them yourself, whether it's you putting it together or just picking out the parts and having the shop do the work, it becomes part of you. No matter where that bike goes, a piece of you goes with it. Regret? Yes. Do it again? Absolutely. this is all part of the game and the regret solidifies that you are truly in love with the sport and the lifestyle. My only saving grace is that a STR member took the Superlight and I know he's doing great things with it and it's hopefully bringing him as much happiness as it brought me. sniff sniff pout pout OK now on to the next of what will be many builds to come!! Mott

11-05-2007, 07:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
CC V.P. Kickstand Inspection	Too Bad... Hmmm, nice bike... __________________ I hUCkeD last night ~ STR Dirty Girl ~ Incycle.com

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