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...To spend on something completely frivolous, bike related or otherwise, what would YOU spend it on?

(I've just got an unexpected £330. What's actually going to happen is that it's going into the house / car breakage fund, but a guy can dream right?)


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:44 pm
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About that came from my folks at Christmas, just got a cast irom griddle pan, new wok and 2/3's left so far...


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:45 pm
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I have the same problem with £160 that I don't know what to do with. I put it in a savings account while I rack my brains...


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:45 pm
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Chris King rear hub.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:46 pm
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On the current list is:
Coffee Machine
Radio for the Kitchen
New Helmet
Waterproof socks
Proper winter jacket

£330 won't do all that though...


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:47 pm
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Agent PRovocateur for the wife.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:47 pm
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Right now, Ortliebs, full set

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Posted : 06/01/2014 12:47 pm
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I'd buy 540.41 US Dollars.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:49 pm
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Some more Agent Provocateur for Weeksy's wife 😀


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:49 pm
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£330 would get you some nice accomodation and drinks out for you and a mate for a mtb trip of your choice, that's what I would do. Wales or the lakes or that fine country north of the border.
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Posted : 06/01/2014 12:49 pm
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There's a big charcoal and chalk sketch which I love but can't justify spending £200 on. So that for a start.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:50 pm
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Binners' suggestion is winning so far 😉 Closely followed by Jekkyl, I do feel the need for a bit of an adventure soon.

I also very much approve of Lemonysam's idea.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:53 pm
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A pet monkey and some bananas.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 12:57 pm
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Coke and hookers?


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:05 pm
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[i]Right now, Ortliebs, full set[/i]

Now there's a wild and crazy guy, right there! 😉


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:10 pm
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Coke and hookers?

....or a can of Pepsi & a copy of Big Jugs Weekly and you'll still have about £326 left!


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:12 pm
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For the £330 I would buy either some new wheels for the Enduro or a Roadrat frame.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:13 pm
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Got a Reverb? One of them.
Decent set of bike tools?
Get your handlebars gold-plated?


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:15 pm
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Yeah, normally the usual coke and hookers but I'm getting old obviously 🙂


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:15 pm
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A go pro and a turbo trainer!


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:19 pm
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I had enough coke and hookers over christmas!

Got a Reverb, wheels are newish, just replaced the drivetrain and serviced forks on my bike and my handlebars are pink, so gold would really not add much 😉

I did think about a new frame, but I love the Hemlock, the Inbred does its job nicely (though a Soul IS tempting) and the roadie is so old and battered I'd be better off buying a new bike than a frame.

My riding is FAR too boring to warrant a GoPro and I suspect I'd never use a turbo. Plus I have nowhere to put it except in the garden, and if I have to go outside I might as well just ride a bike.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:21 pm
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A go pro and a turbo trainer!

Worst. Riding Video. Ever.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:26 pm
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PS4.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:27 pm
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I thought about a PS4. But really, I'd need a HD tellybox as well (currently still using an old CRT) which makes it a bit more expensive. Plus y'know, I'd need new audio as well...


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:33 pm
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You could buy me a Reverb then... waste the rest on AP stuff for Mrs Weeksy.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:34 pm
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So looking at TVs... Do I need a smart one? It sounds like all the clever things they do I can already do through my 360...


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:57 pm
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Black grape Bfe frame.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 1:58 pm
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A 5 string banjo. Can't play one but would love to learn.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:00 pm
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So looking at TVs... Do I need a smart one? It sounds like all the clever things they do I can already do through my 360...

If you have an Xbox, then probably not. Although it does save having to boot up the Xbox.

[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BP58C1S/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1539MPFJGDV5A9MVJMKV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455344027&pf_rd_i=468294 ]£250 will get you a bog standard 32" Samsung. [/url]


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:00 pm
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second-hand pompino or other fixed cx.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:01 pm
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Whilst you are thinking about what to buy, why not buy "The Song Remains the Same" by Led Zep, listen and turn it up load 😉


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:02 pm
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Hmm. Jamie's TV suggestion is winning so far.

If I was going to buy another bike it'd be a BMX or a roadie... No point me buying a musical instrument. I've tried and failed to be musical.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:03 pm
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I got £250 as an award from work. It's in vouchers though which can only be exchanged at certain retailers so I have to spend it unwisely rather than buy nappies.

I intend to buy lots of small things from Amazon - pedals, tyres, new shoes, etc.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:06 pm
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a pair of lightbicycle carbon rims if I had the money free and clear (not totally sure of the price TBH) & didn't have a million useful 'thing's I need' already on my list.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:11 pm
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Bose Soundlink Mini to fill your mancave with tunes whilst fettling / avoiding people.

Plenty of change left for other stuff too


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:27 pm
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If you did want to upgrade your soundz, I would recommend these for £45. Just got a set for the laptop, and very impressed for the price.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microlabs-FC330-Model-System-Speaker/dp/B0040N3BQ


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:32 pm
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I'm good for sounds really. Got a nice old stereo and headphones for real music upstairs, and a cheap but cheerful Logitech surround sound on the tellybox.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:35 pm
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A dinner gong


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:49 pm
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Driving lessons


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:52 pm
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Shame as I was going to recommend a Sonos Play 5 as a frivolous purchase. Maybe a mini Pad.


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 2:59 pm
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The only audio I'm really likely to upgrade is the TV, but the TV itself needs upgrading first!


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 3:02 pm
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OK, you'll need to bung a few quid extra in, but, may I respectfully propose the 'Marshall Fridge'?

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Posted : 06/01/2014 3:14 pm
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AP currently has a sale. 😉


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 3:19 pm
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I'd probably get an 8" tablet (not iPad) and perhaps the rest on music.

Or perhaps a better set of wheels for the road bike (I don't think I'd have to spend much to improve them though!)


 
Posted : 06/01/2014 3:47 pm
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I reckon some books and music will definitely be purchased. I'm quite tempted by a Nexus 7 or maybe a new phone too.


 
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Buy something nice then make a donation to these guys (clicky):

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Not only is it for a great cause but anyone who makes a donation can set them a Challenge to complete....which they have to upload evidence of so make it suitably humiliating!

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Posted : 06/01/2014 4:59 pm

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