Money Pits 2012

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby rokwiz » Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:29 am

Fun don't equal $$$$$$$$$.

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby mezla » Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:04 am

mezla wrote:12-01-2012
Jet Black Shield Sunglasses = $9.99
4 x Endura Sport Energy Gel 38g Satchet - Flavours: Citrus + Coffee + Raspberry + Vanilla = $7.56
2 x GU Energy Gel Flavour: Orange Burst + Strawberry Banana = $2.98
Rock N Roll Absolute Dry Chain Lube 120ml = $3.99
MAXXIS AIR ATTACK FLOOR PUMP 120 PSI = $19.99
Azzurri Forza Di2 = $2648 (inc post) :D
dhb Aeron Race Cycling Bib Short Large White = $67.98
Castelli GPM Short Sleeve Jersey - 2011 Extra Large White = $73.66
Total = $2844.05 (inc extra postage)
+
Limar Ultralight Pro 104 Helmet - $109 (inc post)

Running Grand Total = $2953.05

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby Dropbear20 » Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:20 pm

Last year I spent $1,900, most of which went on a new bike. This year I'm hoping to keep the spending down. Spending so far:

Pro Gold Chain Lube 16oz 35
Marathon Plus x2 71
Durano Plus x2 80
Brooks B17 70
Brooks Proofide 11
GBP 10 discount -14

Total 253
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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby visrealm » Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:02 pm

OK... so I started out in October last year with a '05ish Giant Yukon MTB which I paid $100 for... put some slicks on it for ~$50 - total $150... cheap hobby/sport I thought to myself... happy days. :)

...however I was bitten :(

So now...2012...

Avanti Cadent - $1899
Pedals - $75
Shoes, Helmet, Knicks - $0
Tubeless conversion (Fusion 3's) - $170
Selle Italia Turbomatic saddle - $120
Edge 500 (Prem HRM + Cad) - $329
Strava Premium - $49
Floor pump - $49
Frame pump - $49
Bibs & jersey - $139
dhb sunnies - $39
Lights - $59

Bupa challenge tour entry fee - $110
BikeSA Grand Slam entry fee - $180

Total - $3267

I think I'm nearly done for a while... however will be looking at a new wheelset within 6 months or so I'd say (I'm 105Kg's and the new bike has shimano R501's)
'14 Avanti Corsa SL Team (Roadie)
'13 Specialized Secteur Disc (Commuter)
'04 Giant Yukon (MTB)
'12 Avanti Cadent 1 - R.I.P.

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby mezla » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:45 pm

mezla wrote:12-01-2012
Jet Black Shield Sunglasses = $9.99
4 x Endura Sport Energy Gel 38g Satchet - Flavours: Citrus + Coffee + Raspberry + Vanilla = $7.56
2 x GU Energy Gel Flavour: Orange Burst + Strawberry Banana = $2.98
Rock N Roll Absolute Dry Chain Lube 120ml = $3.99
MAXXIS AIR ATTACK FLOOR PUMP 120 PSI = $19.99
Azzurri Forza Di2 = $2648 (inc post) :D
dhb Aeron Race Cycling Bib Short Large White = $67.98
Castelli GPM Short Sleeve Jersey - 2011 Extra Large White = $73.66
Limar Ultralight Pro 104 Helmet - $109
Total = $2953.05 (inc post)
+ Northwave SBS Evolution road shoes + 2x Tacx Tao Ultralight bidon cages + 2x bidons = $256.80

Running Grand Total = $3209.85

The spendathon continues! Computer and gloves next. :shock:

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby mezla » Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:14 am

Previous Running Grand Total = $3209.85

Scicon Soft 350 Saddle Bag Black 350 cc - $17.00
Gore Bike Wear Retro Tech Short Finger Cycling Glove 2012 White/Black Medium - $33.98
Cateye Strada Double Wireless Cycle Computer White - $90.66
Topeak Mini 9 Pro 9 Function Multi Tool Gold - $23.10
Science in Sport PSP22 Energy Drink Mix 500g Blackcurrant - $11.56
Science in Sport PSP22 Energy Drink Mix 500g Original - $11.56
Vittoria Road Inner Tube Pack Of 5 Presta 42mm 700x19-23 - $25.45
Goods Total - $213.32
Carriage - $6.78

Running Grand Total = $3429.95

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby camb66 » Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:05 pm

Cateye lights- $35
Limar shorts - $29
Jersey fom Anaconda Sale- $20
Wilier Lavaredo- $1100 - what a bargain.I couldn't walk away from that.
Sigma computer- $135

Total - $1390

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby visrealm » Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:04 am

Previous Total - $3267

Fulcrum Racing 3's + 105 Cassette (ribble) - $496

Total $3763
'14 Avanti Corsa SL Team (Roadie)
'13 Specialized Secteur Disc (Commuter)
'04 Giant Yukon (MTB)
'12 Avanti Cadent 1 - R.I.P.

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby mezla » Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:35 pm

Previous total = $3429.95

Selle San Marco Regal-E Carbon FX Saddle with Carbon-Waist Rails - $192.66
Vittoria Road Inner Tube Pack Of 5 - $25.45
dhb Corefit Long Sleeve Round Neck Base Layer (Black/Grey Large) - $17.39
dhb Corefit Long Sleeve Round Neck Base Layer (Black/Red Large) - $17.39
dhb Pace SuperRoubaix Windproof Padded Bib Tight (Black Large) - $93.11
Gore Bike Wear Undergloves (Black Medium (7)) - $16.81
BBB HardWear Shoe Covers (Black EU 41/42) - $33.59
Dakine Ladies Session 6.5+2 Litre Hydration Rucksack (Charcoal 6.5+2 Litre) - $48.03
Airace Infinity Turbo Steel Track Pump (Silver) - $48.60

Running Grand Total = $3922.98 :?

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby AndrewBurns » Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:07 pm

Previous total for 2012 = $1531.05

From Wiggle:
1 x Boardman Road CX Pro : $1600
1 x GP4 seasons tyres and tubes pack (Pair of tyres and tubes) : $90.53

New total for 2012: $3221.58 :shock:
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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby Max » Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:47 pm

Does buying a bike and accessories for somebody else count?

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby familyguy » Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:49 am

Prev. total - $88.00

Bike - $191.50
Parts - $150.00
BB, stem - $60.00

TOTAL - $489.50

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby __PG__ » Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:12 am

__PG__ wrote:Cinelli splash bar tape : $24.95
Gatorskin tyres (twin pack) : $83.00
Silca floor pump : $90.00
Replacement rear derailleur from Bicyle Recycle (2nd hand) : $40.00
Two Continental inner tubes : $11.90
Spoke wrench : $19.95
RIm tape : $4.90
Zefal mirror : $32.95
Chain lube : $18.95
Italian Road Bike Mirror : $38.95
Topeak aero saddle bag (that rubs against my knicks and puts holes in them) :( $36.00
New set of Brass nipples : $8.00
Park Tool Spoke meter : $75
Box of Power Bars : $36.00
5x Power chews : $9.60
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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby mezla » Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:18 am

Max wrote:Does buying a bike and accessories for somebody else count?

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I think yes... but it's not really my call. 8)

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby Ozkaban » Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:08 pm

Old Total $503.
* Hydralyte $14.95
* BNA $20
* Scody Jersey $19.99
* Bike Camera $160
* Bobbin Head Cycle Classic Fee $30
* Puncture Repair kit $16.66

New Total $764.60
KM's this year so far: 1,394, $/km=$0.55

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby Ozkaban » Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:10 pm

Max wrote:Does buying a bike and accessories for somebody else count?

Max
My take is you paid for it... it's cycling related... it counts.

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby familyguy » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:56 am

Prev. total - $489.50

Half a dozen cables - $17

TOTAL - $506.50

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby Scott No Mates » Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:50 pm

Bike - hmmmm
Pedals
Lights
Shoes
Chain/Lock
Knicks/Jerseys
Helmet
Socks
Bottle holder/bottle
Spares/tubes/emergency pump/tools
Real Pump
First aid kit/bandaids/disinfectant
Counselling.....

Geez I'm glad I don't look at my MC bills :wink:
I really should take up cycling!

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby familyguy » Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:31 am

Prev. total - $506.50

Guards, bolts and bar tape - $41
Less Fuji - -$650

TOTAL - -$102.50

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby edwardcr » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:34 am

And I thought this was going to be a cheap sport.

1 I decided in mid Feb to buy my first bike in 30 years (just to get fit) - flat bar hybrid - budget around $5-600.
2 As I had been a time triallist in my youth I decided I didn't like flat bar bikes, so decided on a road bike - upped my budget to $1000.
3 My research indicated that as I had a bad back (old rock climbing injury) I would get a more comfortable ride with a carbon frame - budget went up to $2000.
4 None of the bikes in this price range had wheels suitable for a 110kg rider - allow another $500 or so for Velocity Fusion wheels.

So - the amount I've now spent so far??

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 105 (2011) $2000
Velocity Fusion wheels (after trade for Shimano RS20's) $290

Then we decided that my partner needed a bike to do some weekend bikepath riding with me - so:
Giant Cross City 3 (2011) $450

Then I decided that the Synapse wouldn't be any good on bikepaths (I had after all bought it for serious fitness riding!) - so I needed a second bike:
Cannondale Quick 3 (2011) $720

Total so far $3460

And I haven't even started on all the associated gear yet - that comes in the next two weeks :(

And I'm already planning my first upgrade to the Synapse - an Ultegra Di2 system...... where will it all end :shock:

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby redcorpsjames » Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:28 pm

Ok heres my list:

Pro-lite Bracciano wheels $419
white bar tape $16
two water bottles $10
elite bottle cages two $20
Garmin edge 500 $220

total: $685
Merida Scultura 905 2013
cell messenger fixie 2013

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby Farmer Elvis » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:38 pm

Ahhh, played rugby for years a new pair of boots every couple of years and a mouth guard a bit of membership and everything was supplied.
So far this year
Garmin edge 500 $300
Sunglasses photochromic $70
Assorted bike clothes $240
Tyres gator skin and tubes $65
New chain and service $90

But I can walk the next day and not be sore for a week after a ride like my latter footy days :mrgreen:

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby Ozkaban » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:18 am

Old Total $764.60

Pro-Lite Braccianos $445
Ultegra Cassette/GP4000s tyres from Ribble $156.58
Safe Cycling Aus Jersey $83.38

New Total: $1449.56
KM's this year so far: 1,703 $/km=$0.85

I reckon it costs about the same $/km to run my car :shock: gotta stop spending, and start riding more, I think...

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby Ozkaban » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:22 am

Ozkaban wrote:Old Total $764.60

Pro-Lite Braccianos $445
Ultegra Cassette/GP4000s tyres from Ribble $156.58
Safe Cycling Aus Jersey $83.38

New Total: $1449.56
KM's this year so far: 1,703 $/km=$0.85

I reckon it costs about the same $/km to run my car :shock: gotta stop spending, and start riding more, I think...
Forgot the sunnies...

JetBlack X-Force $29.95

New Total $1,479.51

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Re: Money Pits 2012

Postby __PG__ » Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:03 pm

__PG__ wrote:
__PG__ wrote:Cinelli splash bar tape : $24.95
Gatorskin tyres (twin pack) : $83.00
Silca floor pump : $90.00
Replacement rear derailleur from Bicyle Recycle (2nd hand) : $40.00
Two Continental inner tubes : $11.90
Spoke wrench : $19.95
RIm tape : $4.90
Zefal mirror : $32.95
Chain lube : $18.95
Italian Road Bike Mirror : $38.95
Topeak aero saddle bag (that rubs against my knicks and puts holes in them) :( $36.00
New set of Brass nipples : $8.00
Park Tool Spoke meter : $75
Box of Power Bars : $36.00
5x Power chews : $9.60
Light&Motion Urban 500 : $175
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