I think you should get a bike, but look on Craig's list or somewhere similar and see if you can't find a nice bike for the price of a cheap one. You need to get something that's comfortable and that you want to ride, otherwise, let's face it, you won't. So if it takes a little extra money to buy a bicycle you really like, do it!
Okay, looking at your other reservations: - Just use it. It's better for you, and better for the environment, and better for your pocketbook. How much money will you save each week in gas alone? Do the calculations, and find out how long it will take for the bicycle to pay for itself. As soon as it does, it's as though you never spent the money to begin with. Then you can get your Wii/camera/kitchen table. - talk to your employer about the bike rack situation. Ask them if they would get a bike rack, or if not, ask them where you should put your bike to keep it safe. - Who cares about what some Neanderthal with a gas guzzler thinks. Would you let someone with a pack-a-Day cigarette addiction get you down because you don't smoke? Of course not! That guy probably spends $120 a week on gas. You should be laughing at him. - Do you take your car joyriding? Probably not, right? So it's just for commuting. Did I mention how much money you could be saving on gas? PAYS. FOR. ITSELF.
And you'll be healthier for it, and I always think that's a good thing.
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Date: 2008-06-11 03:37 pm (UTC)Okay, looking at your other reservations:
- Just use it. It's better for you, and better for the environment, and better for your pocketbook. How much money will you save each week in gas alone? Do the calculations, and find out how long it will take for the bicycle to pay for itself. As soon as it does, it's as though you never spent the money to begin with. Then you can get your Wii/camera/kitchen table.
- talk to your employer about the bike rack situation. Ask them if they would get a bike rack, or if not, ask them where you should put your bike to keep it safe.
- Who cares about what some Neanderthal with a gas guzzler thinks. Would you let someone with a pack-a-Day cigarette addiction get you down because you don't smoke? Of course not! That guy probably spends $120 a week on gas. You should be laughing at him.
- Do you take your car joyriding? Probably not, right? So it's just for commuting. Did I mention how much money you could be saving on gas? PAYS. FOR. ITSELF.
And you'll be healthier for it, and I always think that's a good thing.