Money Pits 2012

[rokwiz]

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

Geoff

[mezla]

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)
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

[Dropbear20]

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

[visrealm]

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)

[mezla]

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)
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.

[mezla]

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

[camb66]

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

[visrealm]

Previous Total - $3267

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

Total $3763

[mezla]

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

[AndrewBurns]

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

[Max]

Does buying a bike and accessories for somebody else count?

Max

[familyguy]

Prev. total - $88.00

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

TOTAL - $489.50

Jim

[__PG__]

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

[mezla]

Does buying a bike and accessories for somebody else count?

Max

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

[Ozkaban]

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

[Ozkaban]

Does buying a bike and accessories for somebody else count?

Max

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

[familyguy]

Prev. total - $489.50

Half a dozen cables - $17

TOTAL - $506.50

Jim

[Scott No Mates]

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

[familyguy]

Prev. total - $506.50

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

TOTAL - -$102.50

Jim

[edwardcr]

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

[redcorpsjames]

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

[Farmer Elvis]

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

[Ozkaban]

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 gotta stop spending, and start riding more, I think...

[Ozkaban]

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 gotta stop spending, and start riding more, I think...

Forgot the sunnies...

JetBlack X-Force $29.95

New Total $1,479.51

[__PG__]

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