isitafox Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I was just thinking to myself about travelling abroad with your bike and if you were pro wether you'd just get another bike of the same spec sent first to be awaiting your arrival. If this was the case would it still feel the same or would you notice the difference as it isn't really your bike? Also does anyone feel an emotional attatchment to a current or previous bike or part that they can't or wish they hadn't parted with? I really enjoy my Because and keep questioning wether or not to try something a bit different in the new year or if I'll regret it, I'm still not even 100% happy with the spec yet either so it's a really hard thing to decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 f**k emotional, I'm more worried about my sexual attachment to my bike. In seriousness though, I was immensely attached to the ES4 I had. Now that that's snapped and I've had the Marino a while I can say I don't think I'm emotionally attached to that in any way - I'm just waiting for each bit to break so I can replace it. That said, I'm attached to the way it looks (lust?) so I'll definitely keep that going on any bikes I've got in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 The one part I regret selling is my King hub. My biggest problem when it comes to my bike, is that I'm never 100% happy with it which means I spend way too much. If you're happy with the Because, stick with it. I'm sure you can remember the days of riding trials on huge frames and using suspension? Imagine trying to ride one of those again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm sure you can remember the days of riding trials on huge frames and using suspension? Imagine trying to ride one of those again! Ryan Leech doesn't have to 'remember' it I've missed a few of the frames I had in past. My last red Fourplay was one of them, I loved that colour and just had a lot of good times riding that bike so I think it was the memories that made it of sentimental value to me. I told myself I wasn't going to sell it or anything, but my brother expressed an interest in getting into riding a 24, so I built a bike up around it for him and shipped it off to NZ. I'm glad it's legacy continues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm not sad if I switch parts around on it, but if I'm selling it as a whole, then i'd be sad to see it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Christ, I forgot about that! Has he ever ridden a 'modern' bike for any length of time or has he always stuck to his Norco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Dave I'm the same with my Ashton frame, wana change but love the way it rides, keep the because or il steal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Bikes not really. But cars are another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Christ, I forgot about that! Has he ever ridden a 'modern' bike for any length of time or has he always stuck to his Norco? In Art of Trials you see him on some kind of koxx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Negative, thats John Webster. I don't really have emotional attachments to trials bikes, but I do have one with my BMX, its quite older than my kids I do keep finding myself going back to my Zebdi, although that isn't my original Zebdi, its a bit like Triggers broom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm very attached to my 609. We have a pretty long romantic back story and I cans till remember the first time I rode it and told the dude I had to have it if ever he sold it. 2 years later, got the call... It's my friend, i'd definitely struggle to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 regret swapping my first decent bike, beautifully specced 06 python, probably the only mod i could ride.. i've got a pro2 front hub i don't plan on getting rid of, cause i've had it years, other than that, no care.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 regret swapping my first decent bike, beautifully specced 06 python, probably the only mod i could ride.. i've got a pro2 front hub i don't plan on getting rid of, cause i've had it years, other than that, no care.. I'm with you on the 06 python dude, loved mine and now gutted I no longer have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 regret swapping my first decent bike, beautifully specced 06 python, probably the only mod i could ride.. i've got a pro2 front hub i don't plan on getting rid of, cause i've had it years, other than that, no care.. You lie, your poor simtra i love that still broken in my shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant_ride Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 About 8-10 years ago I ripped right through the chainstay of my Pashley 26MHz ('Pashley what..?' the young'ns might be thinking) after 3 1/2 years of use. The frame is still in my parents loft in Essex somewhere and when they leave this world it will be framed and preserved forever on my wall. Now that is attachment. As for any other bike I've ever had, nothing! Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex-trials-boy Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I miss my old onza limey 20 don't know why but i just do, saw bits of it for sale a few months ago i wanted to buy them. But im already in love with my new bike thats on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I don't have any emotional attachment really... i mean i'd be really annoyed if someone stole it for example - as would anyone else but its not like the love of my life haha - unlike alex-trials-boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex-trials-boy Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I don't have any emotional attachment really... i mean i'd be really annoyed if someone stole it for example - as would anyone else but its not like the love of my life haha - unlike alex-trials-boy i do love her even though i've been through to many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Your too protective over them Scratch = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 was emotionally attached to my old GU 07, loved that frame, also i have a braided crossover that iv had since i started riding about 6 years ago its been on about 8 bikes, and an echo external bb iv had for about 4 years and its still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 well if mine was a woman??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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