Originally Posted by
JonBailey
$10,500 for one of top-of-the line Cannondale models. You have to still sweat and pedal that stupid thing! A $250 bike or even a $700 one will get you just as fit and well-exercised for sure.
Think of the more substantial things you could buy for $10,500.
Think of all the nice Beretta shotguns and Weatherby hunting rifles you could buy for that price. (I don't shoot)
Think of the nice ATV or side-by-side off-road vehicle you could buy with an ENGINE. (No place locally to use one)
Think of the decent second-hand powerboat or snowmobile you could buy. (Buying the boat is the cheap part. Maintaining it and docking fees get expensive real fast)
Think of the decent used car, van SUV or work truck you could buy. (already have a good car)
Think of all the furniture you could buy.(Looking to downsize, not buy more)
It all depends on what YOU want.
If all you want is cheap exercise you're welcome to come by my house house once a week and cut the grass. Or walk 10 miles carrying gallon water jugs.
An expensive bike is not just about burning calories.
If you've never ridden one.. don't knock it.
BTW... I have 23,000 miles on my bike so i'm around 50¢ per mile.