If you’re dating a tech-enthralled cyclist, there’s a strong likelihood that he’ll change something on his bicycle every other week in order to make his machine lighter, faster and more carbon-y.

How To: Sell Your Old Bike Gear

If you manage to be around during this process, then throw a big smile in their direction, with eyes that say ‘my poor old bike could really do with some new bars’. Next thing you know you’re riding their old bike that only came out last year. Boom.