can i live with just one bike?

The short answer is no, & really,  why should we?
Since taking up cycling more seriously I had the following bikes:-
1. Geotrex folding bike,  20" wheels, cost $100. 
2. Jamis Coda 1x12, 32x700c steel touring bike, cost $400.
3. Kona Wo fat bike, 3x8 sp, 26x4.00 tyres, cost $1000. Since sold. 
4.Surly Long Haul Trucker, 3x8sp, 26" tyres,  full pannier kit,  cost $1500, since sold. 
5. Greenspeed GT5 trike,  16" wheels, 2x8sp, cost $2300. 
My folder was bought as a bike I could take on the train or lump in the back of the car.  It does this well,  & has a surprising athleticism,  opening up distant destinations. My little packer.
My "cheap" tourer is a solid & honest friend. His reach is too far, but is the only bike I've ridden up Vogeles Road.  Entry to bikepacking vehicle. 
The fatbike was a chubby fun girl,  but hellishly slow. In my drive to speed her up,  I loaded light & she steered me towards bikepacking.
The sale of the fatty financed the purchase of what's was to become my flagship.  But her small wheels & long reach felt strange & we never got to second base. 
The Trucker financed the trike.  Well she's comfy & quirky and gets me out commuting car free.  I do love her & am yet to find her niche in my life.  
Just now,  I hope to buy a mountain bike for bikepacking,  2.25" tyres,  for traction, comfort & some semblance of road performance. Simple gearing & a front shocky for solo expeditions. 
One bike? Huh.



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