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August 10, 2006

I am powerless before bikes permalink

So.

I've had this thought going through my head since I bought the new bike, that I should have held out and bought the Breezer. I just kept thinking, well, this is better on the Breezer, and that is better. Sure the current bike is okay. But the generator thingee is wearing out the side of the tires and it makes this horrible hissing noise when I ride.

So hey, at some point in the future, I'll buy a Breezer.

Except, of course, there's a Breezer available right now. Used, right size, nice color. Oh crap.

To make matters worse, I'm still under the returning period -- I could return the new bike. And then I'd feel like a total and complete schmendrick schmuck. Hell, I feel like a schmuck even having these thoughts.

Posted at August 10, 2006

Comments

eh, return it and get the bike you want. don't worry about seeming like a schmuck-- if something doesn't suit you, that's okay! that's why god gave us the 30 satisfaction guarantee!

Posted by: hollie at August 10, 2006 11:55 AM

Heh, heh. Living in a capitolist society, NOBODY is a schmendrick. Return the bike and be happy. :)

Posted by: Jon in Michigan at August 12, 2006 4:41 AM

I agree - the return period is to see if you are satisfied with the purchase - you aren't. Get the bike you want, or you will kick yourself every time you ride the one you don't want.

Posted by: Rose at August 12, 2006 6:31 PM

I agree - the return period is so you can see if you are satisfied with the bike - you aren't. Take it back and get the bike you want - otherwise, you will kick yourself every time you ride the one you don't want.

Posted by: Rose at August 12, 2006 6:33 PM

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