There are some brands of bicycles that can cost more than the down payment on a car. Why? Surely making a bike lightweight and reliable isn't so difficult that it warrants that price? Is it just the brand name or maybe it has to do with customization options?

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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The bike that's in my price range is the Walmart Huffy intended to be sold to ten year olds. The cheapest adult bike I found for sale new in my area was $1,500.

So I just don't have a bike. I might buy a used one someday.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Learn how to do bicycle maintenance and find a good second hand bike that needs a little love.

    I have a Giant hard tail that was €1200 new, but I got it used for about €100. Serviced the brakes, put on a new chain, cleaned/oiled/greased everything mechanical and it's like a new bike.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Where do you live? The Giant Contend 3 starts at 1000 USD. Their hybrid bikes are even cheaper.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    North Carolina, east coast USA.

    Though to be fair I last looked a few years ago. Situations may have changed by now. But when I was in the market for a cheap bike none of them seemed reasonably priced to me.

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