Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
I find that cycling is relatively inexpensive compared to some other hobbies. Think of the costs of boating, golf memberships, ski trips, RVs. I think most of us ride the bikes we want to ride. I doubt many here spend much time wishing they could justify a more expensive bike, at least not those over age 18.
Boy, you've got that right! Once you get the bike and basics.
The clothes have a way of lasting forever. I have jerseys 25 years old and still wear them.
The bikes are relatively cheap and last forever. A $500 bike is perfectly fine for most things, and at that price, cost less than the average pair of skis ... which is just a few layers of fiberglass and metal glued together. And then you have to buy boots.