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[-] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago

But I don't own a bike 😰

[-] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago

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.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago
[-] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

Given that I don't have any personal gain from proliferating biking as a means of personal transportation, I'd rather consider myself a bike preacher.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

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.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Thanks! Heading out for my first 30+ miler in a bit. Doing the physical therapy exercises required after being hit by cars in the past on my bike. The random encouragement is appreciated!

[-] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Tnx, I only need to build a bike now)

[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Not a jalamander, I’m afraid I’ll have to decline

[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

I thought I could ride the salamander.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Just started yesterday!

[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Thank you, Salamander of good riding

[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Been biking all my life, won't quit now.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

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.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Thanks, salamander! Much appreciated!

[-] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

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.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

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.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

My town is in the midst of a heatwave. It's too fuckin' hot.

E-bike!

[-] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I wear a reflective orange vest and a helmet every time I ride!

[-] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

looks at the race bike

Race bike looks back

"It is time."

[-] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Can I trade that for store credit?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Only if you sign up for the rewards card first.

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