26 February 2009

a partial accounting of expenses...

Anybody that know's me will tell you that i'm cheap, fortunately i'm not stupid and know when to replace bicycle parts that are vital. here's the run-down for the last 6 months... three mistresses can get expensive or not
  • tubes: 4-5
  • tires: o
  • wheels 0
  • brake or derailleur cable/casing: 3-4 sets(cx, XO-2)
  • chains: 2 or 3( new builds, restorations)
  • saddles: 3
  • pedals: 3 sets(only one good pair in the bunch, but i haven't paid retail in a while) i'll be picking up another pair next week maybe
  • brake pads: 3 pair, Koolstop (like the menthol smokes)
  • handlebar tape: 3-4 boxes i'm a scraper/basher
  • headset: 1