2009 Money Pits

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2009 Money Pits

Postby McPete » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:47 pm

Seeing as we seemed to have a winning formula last year, I present again, the Money Pits competition for the year of 2009. What follows is a direct cut-paste from last year's thread;

To be in the running for the award, you simply have to post your bicycle related expenses, in as much or in as little detail as you like. This should include the purchase of bicycles, bicycle parts and spares (Tyres, tubes etc), bicycle specific clothing, items you're planning to MacGuyver for bicyles and other related expenses, such as labour for servicing etc.


There will be several awards.

The "Champagne Cyclist" shall be the rider who has posts the highest total expenditure. The current leader in this competition shall wear the hypothetical yellow jersey, as provided by your imagination.

The Shoestrings-for-Spokes Award shall be presented to the rider who posts the least expenses in this thread. They shall be declared the Lantern Rouge.

The Mighty Splurge Award shall be presented to the rider who lays down the most money in one hit, and for this they shall wear the newly invented Red Jersey.

The New Money Award shall be awarded to the cyclist that enters(or returns to) the sport in the most expensive form. They shall wear the White Jersey.
However, this year, I ask new riders to alert me to their status as such so I can actually keep track of it this year! Simply noting in in your first post will be sufficient. I'll annotate it on the running total with a "*" after your number.
We will also include the Unspecifiedistan Award for Ambiguity, for not telling us what all your shiny new (or rusty old, as the case may be) toys actually cost you, for fear of invoking the wrath of SWMBO, causing global financial downturn(s), or whatever else motivation you may have.

Based on circumstances, I may also create awards for various other
things.

When posting your totals, please post a cumulative total in bold.

It's on then! Expenditure counting started on New Year's day 2009 (If you can actually remember it) and will conclude at 12PM on the 31st of December, 2009.
Tally ho!
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Postby Max » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:56 pm

I know I can't possibly compete with some of the big spenders here, but in the interests of getting the ball rolling...

Today I spent $25 on a new set of rear brakes. Seeing as I managed to break my old ones in the process of trying to adjust them! :roll:

Yay, I'm in the lead!!!!!! :lol:

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Postby snedden9485 » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:00 pm

I spend $160 at PBK on some new bibs / jersey and also 2 conti tyres.
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Postby Max » Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:25 pm

And as quickly as success comes, so does it fade. It tasted sweet, so very, very sweet... :P

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Postby cavebear2 » Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:00 am

Sugoi bib nicks $234
Arm protectors x2 prs $56

Total $290
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Postby im_no_pro » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:19 am

The white jersey returns for a (hopefully) quieter and less expensive 2009.

Entry for Amy's Ride $55

Current Total $55
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Re: 2009 Money Pits

Postby JV911 » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:46 pm

McPete wrote:bicycle related expenses
subscription to bicycling aus magazine?


2 inner tubes $15.39
4 brake pads $53.86
2 michelin tryes $84.23
1 netti shorts $99.95
2 pro bottle cages $64.00
1 cotes d'amor jersey $47
1 bike aus shirt $54.95
2 valve extenders $14.95

Total as at 7/1/09 $434.33

- this will blow out when i pay for the hillbrick! (note i paid for the gruppo ($701) and wheelset ($Lots!) in december so wont be including these)
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Postby muggah » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:26 pm

Yesterday I was thinking what a good boy I'd been by not spending any $$$ on bike stuff so far this year... until today :?

Gloves & Inner tubes

Total $88
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Postby ni78ck » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:46 pm

i would hate to guess :cry:
its all worth it though :roll:
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Postby azzurribike » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:00 pm

This is the year of restraint. :shock: 2 tubes $10. :cry:

Does the trip over to TDU count? :oops:

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Postby RadioDog » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:55 pm

Ok, I'm a newbie that's up for this ;) I've recently gotten back on the saddle after 8 or 9 years, but I bought my BMC late October last year ...

$999.00 - Masi Speciale Fixed
$55.00 - Vintage 3TTT bars (thanks Alan, I'll be back for the Velocities)
$70.00 - Stem (to go with said handle bars)
$39.95 - Conti tyre
$32.90 - 15mm Snap-on ratchet spanner
$20.00 - Second hand Silca track pump

Running total: $1,216.85 ... just don't tell the CFO here at home :P
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Postby mikesbytes » Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:43 pm

Track 3 day race series 1st, 2nd, 3rd Jan $45 entry fee


First T7 order for the year

Giyo Pocket Alloy Mini Pump 13.95
Rim Tape Road Twin Pack 700c x 16 mm 3.99
Innova Road Tube - 700 x 19/23c (Qty 10) Bulk Deal 48mm 1 44.99
Profile Design Cork Bar Tape black 15.95
Shimano XTR/Dura-Ace 9 Speed Chain 39.95 39.95
Torpedo7 Drink Bottle Black 6 (AT) 0.99 each 5.94
Nzo Cycle Shorts Swift black XL 19.99
Route 7 Team 200 Gloves - Red/Black Large 12.99

So that's $166.75 including $9 for postage.

Paid for my 2009 license the previous week, so I should add that to my 2008 tally.

2009 total so far is $211.75
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Postby azzurribike » Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:52 pm

Hey Mike How about a cycle computer $40 then no more estimates for your rides on bikejournal :lol:

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Postby Chuck » Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:16 pm

mikesbytes wrote: First T7 order for the year

Nzo Cycle Shorts Swift black XL 19.99
Route 7 Team 200 Gloves - Red/Black Large 12.99
Hey Mike I just ordered the same gloves only in Blue/Black. Ordered some shorts too, but I went with the T7 09' shorts which were also on special.
Let us know what you think of the Nzo shorts, that is a very good price if they're half decent.
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Postby JV911 » Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:25 pm

Chain whip $13.99
Chainring removal tool $7.99
ROUTE 7 Team 200 Short Finger Gloves $12.99


Total as at 8/1/09 $469.30
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Postby crog » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:28 pm

Hopefully some more restrait, although a new ride for ATB may be on cards.

FYI 09 so far :

1. New Rim for MTB commuter (Mavic A19 or something) : $119
2. New Chain for MTB $24.95
3. Chain Cleaners $39.95

So cumulatively


$185

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Postby Dave R32 » Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:37 pm

And so it begins...

Helmet for son
Grips for other son
Rear light for me
Bar tape for me

$179.83

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Postby mikesbytes » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:05 pm

2 14g spokes $2

2009 total so far is $211.75 + $2 = $213.75

Last of the great spenders :shock:
If the R-1 rule is broken, what happens to N+1?

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Postby jayjones1 » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:41 pm

thats for sure

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Postby Boognoss » Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:19 pm

Anaconda visit - CO2 kit, gloves on special, Fox rain jacket, Park Tools tyre levers, Topeak MTX bag rain cover, Topeak Alien II tool - $238.95
My other LBS (not the usual) - bike hook - $25.00

Total for 2009: $263.95
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Postby cavebear2 » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:18 pm

Boognoss wrote:Anaconda visit - CO2 kit, gloves on special, Fox rain jacket, Park Tools tyre levers, Topeak MTX bag rain cover, Topeak Alien II tool - $238.95
My other LBS (not the usual) - bike hook - $25.00

Total for 2009: $263.95
I'm sure I remember a comment in the dying minutes of 2008, something to the effect that purchases might be somewhat limited in 2009. :roll:

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Postby Mulger bill » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:18 am

Do Xmas gift vouchers count?

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Postby Boognoss » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:47 am

cavebear2 wrote:
Boognoss wrote:Anaconda visit - CO2 kit, gloves on special, Fox rain jacket, Park Tools tyre levers, Topeak MTX bag rain cover, Topeak Alien II tool - $238.95
My other LBS (not the usual) - bike hook - $25.00

Total for 2009: $263.95
I'm sure I remember a comment in the dying minutes of 2008, something to the effect that purchases might be somewhat limited in 2009. :roll:
Yes, maybe perhaps. Um, nothing to see here.
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Postby mikesbytes » Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:05 pm

9 14g spokes $7.00

2009 total so far is $213.75 + $7.00 = $220.75
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Postby Max » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm

Bike Hand toolkit for me to break, err, I mean, fix/adjust my bike - $149
Gloves that will hopefully sort out my hand numbness - $49

New total: $223

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