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Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by jacobr1 on Monday March 20, 2023 @10:12AM (#35231770)
> - do not have to worry about car maintenance, parking tickets or theft;

While significantly less of a hassle than car maintenance, if you are riding a bike daily, you do now need to consider bike maintenance. And theft remains an issue in many cities for bikes as well.

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Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by eyko on Monday March 20, 2023 @10:31AM (#35232025)
I used to cycle daily and as far as maintenance went, it was mostly: bike tyres once a year, valves, chain lubricant, bike repair toolbox (purchase once), drum brake maintenance. All in all it would be about £100 per year on average and I'm being generous.

I've never owned a car, but the cost of replacing a lost bike (mine cost around £600) plus its maintenance (let's say £200 per year to be generous) sounds cheaper than what I'd pay for car insurance, petrol, and maintenance per year in UK/Europe. I also live in London where public transportation, even with its aging infrastructure, is wonderful.

I'd definitely get a car if I was living outside of a big relatively city, especially if it isn't planned for walking and cycling.

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