Indecisive Cat is Indecisive

[kaitou]

There are a lot of things I'm thinking about getting. Like a Wii, or a new camera. But I've also been thinking about getting a bicycle. But I'm really torn about it.

Pros:
I live 5 minutes from work/grocery store/anywhere in town by car, that's easily commutable by bike
I did the bike around thing during my study abroad in college and it wasn't a big deal
Save on gas!
Save the earth!
Exercise
Neighborhood is safe

Cons:
Better to get a good bike than a crappy one, which means $$
What if I don't use it? It's a lot of money to spend on something I won't use. I could use that money on a Wii/camera/kitchen table.
No bike rack at work.
May be mocked heavily by coworkers. (There's at least one guy at work that drives a Monster Truck)
Bike would only be used to commute, I don't think I would take a ride just for pleasure.

What do you think? If I still had a paid account I'd set up a poll. Instead I plead that you comment. Your choices are:
A)Get a nice bike
B)Cheap bike and upgrade
C)Don't get a bike, get a Wii & Kitchen Table
D)Ticky Box!

Comments

[whimsical-cow.livejournal.com]

My husband switched from driving to bike riding about two months ago. It was a tough adjustment at first, but he's really glad he stuck with it. Not only is it saving us a lot of money, but he's in much better shape from it, and has started to enjoy it to the point that he now he actually rides it for fun as well.

Plus, a couple of our friends who live close to their jobs have since started biking to work as well, so you never know - instead of getting mocked you might start a trend. My one friend Mo keeps her right in her office, actually, though I don't know if that'd be an option for you or not.

If you can get to a Target, or know anybody with a wholesale club membership like BJ's or Sam's, you may not even have to compromise all that much between price and quality. Just don't forget your helmet! ;)