Re: [RBW] Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me

2012-05-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I sympathize -- one ends up with too much for one's real needs, be it cycling or anything else. Still, having aquired so many nice bikes, I personally would ponder this question for at least a couple of months before I acted -- otherwise, you end up, as I did, getting rid of bikes that, later, you

Re: [RBW] Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me

2012-05-05 Thread Stonehog
Ray, that sounds like a perfect garage-full of useful bicycles. I am shooting for my perfect set, too. Right now it looks like: Hilsen for rando/road duty Miyata RidgeRunner Team alba'd and basket'd for commute/shopping Hunqa for mixed terrain/camp/tour Kona Hei Hei for dedicated MTB Brian Han

Re: [RBW] Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me

2012-05-05 Thread cyclotourist
I would say keep the QB for a while and see if you use it. It's unique and non-duplicate. If you don't use it, set it free. Keep the Jamis for your commuter/beater. If it fits well and rides good, much less pain seeing it's top tube getting trashed in a bike rack. If you're like me, you're more ap