So much for that idea....

[captpackrat]

I stopped in a local bike shop to get an idea of prices. Good God, they are insane!!! I was hoping to be able to buy a bike for $200-250 or so. Not a chance. The cheapest they had was $400, and the average price was $2000-3000!!!

Umm, no. I could buy a brand new Honda scooter for less than that.

All I want is BASIC transportation. Something to go about 8 miles to/from work. I don't need a titanium frame, I don't need magnesium wheels, I don't need 100 gears, I don't need a racing or mountain or BMX bike. Just something to hop on and pedal off, like I used to do when I was in school.

Guess I'm going to have to look into maybe buying a used scooter or something.

Comments

[altivo.livejournal.com]

I think your mistake was looking in a bicycle shop. They normally cater to the sports enthusiast and the status seeker. Instead, have a look at what's available from places like Target or Wal-Mart, or perhaps from a sporting goods store or discount outlet (Costco? Sam's Club? Dunno what you have out there.) Or check for the used bicycle auctions or sales usually held by police departments who need to get rid of unclaimed items every now and then. Garage sales are a possible source too.