Argh! Help! Parents!

Nice tiswas. Nice.

Proof that Elguapo has perfected his hotly rumoured time travel machine.

Proof that Elguapo has perfected his hotly rumoured time travel machine.

You noticed.

Hm, so Elguapo goes on the forum and searches for 'parents'. Hmmmmm ... strokes chin

I agree with other posters.

First, try persuasion by highlighting the benefits of fixed-gear riding. It's safer because you're relying on your legs, not a fallible mechanical part for braking, and those legs of yours don't grip less when it's wet, and you still have a front brake so you've got the same braking power, it's just that the rear brake is not visible - so it's not that you don't have a rear brake. Just because your Mum can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there (in effect).

Then say, "But if you don't understand how it works and can't see the benefits, perhaps you'd like to spend £800 on a lovely new geared bike with a rear brake that you can see? Or perhaps I should give up cycling and do crack like all my mates?"

someone else bumped it, elguapo replied to him.
the mysterious bumper has been "removed"

Really ought to pay more attention... ;)

oh, wait, there are 2 "argh help parents" posts from this OP
where's a HippyMerge when you need one?

oh come on! I got a master system by saying I was gay! ..try it!

A Master System II? You found Alex Kidd's massive fist erotic - admit it!

gone are the days when a console has a built in game.. such a shame. The motorbike bit in Alex Kidd is awesome.

Basically, i want a new frame but i feel shan because my parents paid a decent amount of their mula for my bike for my birthday almost a year ago

Can anyone help me and think of a reason to persuade/ convince them i need a new one?!
please :(

thanks,
Jack

Are you trying to convince them to buy it, or trying to convince them not to be upset that you are 'rejecting' the one they bought you?

snap your current one?

I looked up 'shan' on urban dictionary to see if this was a new slang word that the kids are using.

1. Leave your bike hidden behind your mum's car - when she drives to work, she'll run it over and feel awful and buy you another one.
   
2. Arrive home carrying your wheels and handlebars and say that some bigger boys/hip hop slaves took your frame.
   
3. Donate your frame to an African cycling charity. Explain that you couldn't donate your wheels as they would rotate the wrong way if used in the southern hemisphere.
   
4. Explain that because your parents are too stingy to buy a water-filter, the hard water you used to wash your pride and joy resulted in terminal rust.
   
5. Say you are allergic to your current frame. Women are often allergic to the metals in their jewelry so your mum will sympathise with this. You'll need a Reynolds 953 frame as the stainless steel is medical grade, and the silver solder is nonreactive.
   
6. Feign a growth spurt.
   7.
   

I couldn't think of any more, sorry. Have a great upcoming birthday.

Tell your parents that you want to get into track racing and you aspire to be a world champion. (worked for me)

ps. racing optional (i chose to race)

trying to convince them not to be upset

and ahahaha my favourite is number 3 but i might just wait till the summer and say a new one is needed i'm not sure, but still can't see how they won't be a bit bummed after just 18 months.
Also, i'm 6'3" now so not much growing left to do, although my current frame is only 56cm it feels basically a right fit.

oh and 'shan' is a geordie word, sorry for confusion

Get a fucking job, layabout...

i'm 15 haway i'm not saying i don't have the funds

Let them think you're sniffing glue. When they realise you're not they'll buy you anything.

Rich kids, eh?
#firstworldproblems

mate, HAVE SOME CRAIC

Use the fucking search. This has been covered before.

http://www.lfgss.com/thread26074.html

Read each fucking thread. This has not been covered before

56cm is definitely too small, and most likely stunting your growth. You need a new, larger frame, for the benefit of your osteopathic health in later life.