Norris,
A logical solution would be to set some limits: total number of bicycles/frames and an average monthly dollar budget. This has worked for me, although I don't have too much difficulty parting with a bike from my collection if I find another one I really want. With your extensive background in frame building, you probably identify differently than I do with the bikes and frames in your collection, and may have difficulty parting with many of them.
The other flaw in this approach is that it assumes you can actually find your particular limits that result in a collection you are happy with, but without feeling guilty or out of control. For me, 20 bikes and $300/month seems to work. So I can buy any bike I want (and have lots of fun looking), but then I have to sell one, and may have to wait a while before I can buy another one (depending on relative prices of the ones bought and sold). It forces me to be a bit choosier about what I buy, which is a good thing. Previously my collection had been creeping toward 30 bikes, even though I kept telling myself I needed to stop. I'm happier now, and the quality of my collection is improving.
Norris, I'm sure I could help you find a home for one of your frames!
Brian Samson Vancouver, BC, Canada
On 9-Jan-11, at 2:52 AM, Norris Lockley wrote:
> I'm faced with a dilemma...let me explain. I already have far too
> many
> bicycles and frames..and Yes! believe me.... it is possible to have
> too many
> . (