Originally Posted by pdlamb

I used "what I'm saving on gas" as an excuse to buy parts, clothing, etc. I figure I'm still saving on maintenance (oil change twice a year instead of four times a year), tires (Yikes! have you bought a set of new car tires lately?), and other wear and tear. I'd probably be looking for my third new car since I bought the last one if I weren't bike commuting. (New car price tag makes car tires look cheap by comparison!)