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

[exitzero.livejournal.com]

And that's about as many yards as you'll be able to pedal it before it breaks down.

[rummy-raccoon.livejournal.com]

My mate just got one there for $55, its pretty nice. Its functional, much better than my old bike, and you dont have to worry too much about it being stolen or vandelised. Go check it out for yourself some time.