Re:Tell HN: Wear a Helmet
by peelle on Wednesday November 19, 2014 @10:42AM
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Here in the midwest of USA, I spent $200~ for a used good bike at a local bike shop. You can spend thousands for a bike here if you want, but generally speaking at a local bike shop you can get a good durable bike for less than $500. This year I spent $350 at the same bike shop for a 1 year old used bike for my wife.
I didn't own a car when I bought my bike and I rode it most 10-15 miles most every day for 2 years. Now 5 years later I still ride it at least twice a week, and the only replacements I have needed to do is 1 set of pedals, and the usual tire stuff.
Re:Tell HN: Wear a Helmet
by cx42net on Thursday November 20, 2014 @03:11AM
(#8634799)
In general, if you go in a dedicated (serious) bicycle store, you should get something worth the price.
After, this is just plain logic : the more you pay, the better it will be ;)
I didn't own a car when I bought my bike and I rode it most 10-15 miles most every day for 2 years. Now 5 years later I still ride it at least twice a week, and the only replacements I have needed to do is 1 set of pedals, and the usual tire stuff.