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The Guardian - UK
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Jim Griffin

How can I put the brakes on my bike-mad husband?

How can I put the brakes on my bike-mad husband?
Life in the fast lane: But does it have to be so expensive? Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi for the Guardian

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out. A selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday's paper.

This week's question:

My husband has gone bicycle mad. Last year he bought an £800 bike, which he now says is not fast enough, and insists on a £2,000 replacement. I wouldn't mind, except we need a new kitchen. Am I alone in this? What do other bike widows do?

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