A decent bike needn't be expensive. For as little as 300€, you can have a new bike that'll do just fine for recreational use and simple commutes. Used bikes can usually be had really cheap, too, but for that you'd best know how to check the components and what to look for.
Race bikes, mountain bikes and pedelecs are a different thing, but those are either specialty sports equipment or luxury items.
Either way, (normal) bikes are easy and cheap to maintain, if used correctly.
Are you a bike salesman?
In the US, you can get a pretty decent ebike $1,500-1,800. I wouldn't even consider them a luxury in many parts of the country, because we so often have to share the roads with cars.
Tnx, I only need to build a bike now)
Thank you, Salamander of good riding
Been biking all my life, won't quit now.
Just started yesterday!
I thought I could ride the salamander.
Not a jalamander, I’m afraid I’ll have to decline
The first time I rode a bike, I fell off a (short) cliff.
The second time, I crashed against a tree.
The third time I ran over some junkie who was daydreaming.
I think it's best if I don't drive anything with wheels.
Edit: Typo.
imma decline this. My town is in the midst of a heatwave. It's too fuckin' hot.
Also the only bike in the family is a rusty piece with flat tires and the gears perpetually need adjusting. The chain is probably in awful need of lubrication.
My town is in the midst of a heatwave. It's too fuckin' hot.
E-bike!
Thanks, salamander! Much appreciated!
Shit man I wish this had been posted this morning. I left to go for a ride about an hour away and traffic got so bad it was gonna take 2+ hours so I turned back and didn't get to ride.
Can I trade that for store credit?
Only if you sign up for the rewards card first.
looks at the race bike
Race bike looks back
"It is time."
I wear a reflective orange vest and a helmet every time I ride!
But I don't own a bike 😰
A decent bike needn't be expensive. For as little as 300€, you can have a new bike that'll do just fine for recreational use and simple commutes. Used bikes can usually be had really cheap, too, but for that you'd best know how to check the components and what to look for.
Race bikes, mountain bikes and pedelecs are a different thing, but those are either specialty sports equipment or luxury items.
Either way, (normal) bikes are easy and cheap to maintain, if used correctly.
Are you a bike salesman?
In the US, you can get a pretty decent ebike $1,500-1,800. I wouldn't even consider them a luxury in many parts of the country, because we so often have to share the roads with cars.