How many bikes can you get away with...

Before your other half starts rolling their eyes and complaining that they take up too much space in the house?

I have two roadies with no real excuse other than I'm too sentimentally attached to be without either. Deal was I had to get rid of a MTB and a 70's folder to get roadie #2 last year tho...

So I'd say that two is the limit in our house, what's yours?

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Permalink Reply by Troy Collett on April 7, 2012 at 19:13

1 roadie & 1 MTB that badly needs a service etc to be rideable

Permalink Reply by daniel f on April 7, 2012 at 19:18

I'm sure its been said, but the rule is N+1.

Between two, we have 7. But one is being repaired for my Dad and two are collector's bikes.

Permalink Reply by Doug K on April 7, 2012 at 20:22

I am feeling deprived, I only have one road bike and a pair of cheap Shinmano wheels, after an upgrade.

Permalink Reply by Baron Von Thierry on April 7, 2012 at 21:57

Don't worry Doug, same situation myself!

Permalink Reply by David Southern on April 7, 2012 at 21:33

I don't think I could get away with more than 2 at home, at least long term.  2 at home, + wife's bike, +1 for grandson, +1 belonging to one of the kids (who have all left home).  + several more (including the Gitane) off-site.

Permalink Reply by Shav Bird on April 7, 2012 at 22:08
5 bikes in our house. 2 mtb's, 2 hybrids and my newly acquired road bike.
Permalink Reply by maya on April 7, 2012 at 22:24

So how is the Focus Shav? Taken it out for a spin yet?

Permalink Reply by Shav Bird on April 7, 2012 at 22:57
Indeed I have. Its simply a different world that I'm used to maya. I can't compare with any other road bike but its a big step up from my hybrid. fast, smooth and very efficient. it took me a few ks to get used to the new feeling but after about 10km I was getting the hang of it. So much so that was able to keep up with my mate on his avanti quantum in certain areas. I was able to really let it rip down hill and on flats. I don't know what speed I was doing but felt at least double compared to the hybrid, very stable and not twitchy which was an initial concern. this bike will take me to the next level. I just got to figure out the best gears to use on certain terrain that works best for me. other than that I have had nothing but great comments from friends so far. sorry to go too off topic. I'm on a high right now.
Permalink Reply by maya on April 8, 2012 at 21:20

sounds great.  Are you gonna post a pic?

Permalink Reply by maya on April 7, 2012 at 22:27

8 bikes - 4 for kids, two cheap MTBs that are collecting dust, my old roadie and I am going to count the one that is on the way... It sure is purtty.

I didn't actually realise it was so many... will have to have a clear out. 

And he complains about just one... truly unfair

Permalink Reply by Bec on April 8, 2012 at 1:20
One can never have too many bikes we have 10 in our stable. Then of course you require spare wheelsets etc.....
Permalink Reply by Konadog on April 8, 2012 at 6:31

I have 2 bikes myself - one here and one waiting for my there in Adelaide. My girlfriend had the same setup.

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