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Level Of Bike vs. Level Of Car You Drive
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Level Of Bike vs. Level Of Car You Drive
From an idea courtesy of something @oldnslow2 mentioned in a post of his...
I'm curious to see the relationship between cyclists choice of bikes and their cars; to see if their is a correlation between what people ride and what they drive.
I'm guessing that there is no general correlation; that the results of this poll will be pretty much evenly divided...but we shall see!
I'm not going to define what constitutes a high-end bike...I'll leave that to the participant's discretion.
Me?:
I have an older high-end bike and a newer high-end bike; and my two "cars" (a full-size pick-up and a full size van) are of the same vintage as my older bike, and have 150K and 300K miles on them respectively. So I think I qualify for the High-End Bike - Average Car category. But, in my case, there isn't as much disparity between my bikes and my motor vehicles, because all were purchased used and were good deals, and are in good shape.
I'm a firm believer in buying used, when it comes to big-ticket items; let someone else take the depreciation! I also have c $10K worth of mowing equipment....also bought used (Would be about $60K if purchased new)- so, again, it is all in keeping with my overall economic philosophy, and living within my means.....
I'm curious to see the relationship between cyclists choice of bikes and their cars; to see if their is a correlation between what people ride and what they drive.
I'm guessing that there is no general correlation; that the results of this poll will be pretty much evenly divided...but we shall see!
I'm not going to define what constitutes a high-end bike...I'll leave that to the participant's discretion.
Me?:
I have an older high-end bike and a newer high-end bike; and my two "cars" (a full-size pick-up and a full size van) are of the same vintage as my older bike, and have 150K and 300K miles on them respectively. So I think I qualify for the High-End Bike - Average Car category. But, in my case, there isn't as much disparity between my bikes and my motor vehicles, because all were purchased used and were good deals, and are in good shape.
I'm a firm believer in buying used, when it comes to big-ticket items; let someone else take the depreciation! I also have c $10K worth of mowing equipment....also bought used (Would be about $60K if purchased new)- so, again, it is all in keeping with my overall economic philosophy, and living within my means.....
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Daily driver is a 2001 Civic coupe with 240,000 miles.
Bike is a Trek Emonda SLR - Project One - Sram Red 22 - Zipp 303
Bike is a Trek Emonda SLR - Project One - Sram Red 22 - Zipp 303
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I have a fancy compact car (titanium level focus hatchback with all the bells and whistles) and a decked out townie bike (soma mixte with alfine igh, Dynamo lights and a brooks saddle).
I like my practicical stuff with a hint of luxe! Same is true of my handbags.
I like my practicical stuff with a hint of luxe! Same is true of my handbags.
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One man's high end is another man's low.
I drive a 2008 Malibu with hail damage and lots of miles. It's falling apart.
I ride the nicest bikes I can afford.
I drive a 2008 Malibu with hail damage and lots of miles. It's falling apart.
I ride the nicest bikes I can afford.
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I don't spend a lot on cars, and I run them into the ground. I happen to have replaced one a few years ago, so my car at least currently is in decent shape with no rust and so forth.
I like to think I have some nice bikes, but really they are middle of the road as compared to what some of the other riders in town have. It's relative though, and I'm mostly just happy to have decent-level bikes that are reliable and perform well, and with a few bits of bling here and there.
I like to think I have some nice bikes, but really they are middle of the road as compared to what some of the other riders in town have. It's relative though, and I'm mostly just happy to have decent-level bikes that are reliable and perform well, and with a few bits of bling here and there.
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In 2007 I carried my Trek 5200 and a blanket over my shoulders into a few new car dealerships. Salesmen walked away and hid from me. My goal was to buy an economical car which would fit my bicycle in the back with the front wheel removed at the most. The blanket was to keep grease off the new cars.
I bought a Kia Spectra5 wagon and still have the same car. I'll probably keep it another 5 years minimum. On the other hand, I've bought a couple of new bikes since then.
I bought a Kia Spectra5 wagon and still have the same car. I'll probably keep it another 5 years minimum. On the other hand, I've bought a couple of new bikes since then.
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I have a Quick 6 and an Acura TL. I chose Low end bike and expensive car; although I'm not sure what expensive entails in terms of a car. My cannondale was $500, and being a beginner it seemed like a good choice for me.
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Other. Mid and Mid.
I think my bikes are nice, but have never spent over a grand on one, so certainly not "high end".
I buy mid priced cars new, or near new, and keep 'em forever. My present one is a 2005 ZR-2 Blazer I bought new for about $20,000. It now has 46,000 miles, and I will no doubt have it for at least another 10 years. So while it too is nice, (I REALLY take care of my stuff) it also is certainly not "high end". (or low!)
I think my bikes are nice, but have never spent over a grand on one, so certainly not "high end".
I buy mid priced cars new, or near new, and keep 'em forever. My present one is a 2005 ZR-2 Blazer I bought new for about $20,000. It now has 46,000 miles, and I will no doubt have it for at least another 10 years. So while it too is nice, (I REALLY take care of my stuff) it also is certainly not "high end". (or low!)
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I drive cars until they die , so I'm happy with my '01 Suburban. I'd call my bikes pretty high end ( not CF wonderbikes, but not cheepies either). I've only bought one bike new, and still have that too 20 years later (the Ryan) Works for me.
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Where's the "Mid-Mid" selection? I have a 2011 Felt Z85 and drive a '14 Chrysler 300. I don't think either of those would be considered Low or High end. At least IMHO.
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Therefore, to me, "I replaced my car" implies a completely different motivation than "I bought a car."
I too am a replacer instead of a buyer, and why I drive boring yet reliable appliance-like cars for as long as possible. For many years now that has been a 1999 Honda Accord, which currently has 216,000+ miles and shows no sign of wearing out. I shouldn't have to replace it anytime soon.
My bikes are similar - a 1993 Raleigh MTB, made in Seattle, and a 1996 Specialized Allez with a lugged steel frame. Both show some age and have a lot of miles on them but keep on going and going. Neither should need replacement anytime soon.
So I'll call myself mid-mid as others have suggested. Lots of folks would probably say low-low to describe my 20th century relics, but these vehicles suit my needs.
Now, if I could just stop thinking about buying an All-City Space Horse...
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In 2007 I carried my Trek 5200 and a blanket over my shoulders into a few new car dealerships. Salesmen walked away and hid from me. My goal was to buy an economical car which would fit my bicycle in the back with the front wheel removed at the most. The blanket was to keep grease off the new cars.
I bought a Kia Spectra5 wagon and still have the same car. I'll probably keep it another 5 years minimum. On the other hand, I've bought a couple of new bikes since then.
I bought a Kia Spectra5 wagon and still have the same car. I'll probably keep it another 5 years minimum. On the other hand, I've bought a couple of new bikes since then.
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Also drove in to dealership with bikes to test fit in car. Didn't fit, still bought that car, and a roof rack.
Hard to rate the level of car/bike. AFAIK it's as good as high as I can afford on both fronts and I do think they are fairly high level. Tarmac Comp and Mini Clubman JCW. You decide, I'll vote
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A mid-mid choice would be nice. I bought both my bike and my car at close out prices. My 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS was slightly above the median price of a car (that's around $31k) and my CF Masi Premiare PC3 was only $1200 ($1500 after the clyde wheel set). I don't think either qualify as high end, nor do they fall into low end.
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My two bikes cost me about $1100.00, I drive a 2014 Lexus to work and a Corvette and 1955 BelAir for Fun.
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Now to find such practicality in a woman...... THAT is truly rare. UImm...will you marry me?
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Awww, I shoulda oughta put a "Mid-Mid" option! Especially considering that would pretty much describe me (My bikes would've been high-end when new- but I bought them used)
I bolded the word replaced in the quote above because I think that's a great word to describe buying a new(er) vehicle. It explains the reason as well as the action in just one word. It's like when your refrigerator dies. You replace it, right? It's not an emotional decision but rather a logical one, and likely arrived after some cost vs. value and Return On Investment analysis.
Therefore, to me, "I replaced my car" implies a completely different motivation than "I bought a car."
I too am a replacer instead of a buyer, and why I drive boring yet reliable appliance-like cars for as long as possible. For many years now that has been a 1999 Honda Accord, which currently has 216,000+ miles and shows no sign of wearing out. I shouldn't have to replace it anytime soon.
Therefore, to me, "I replaced my car" implies a completely different motivation than "I bought a car."
I too am a replacer instead of a buyer, and why I drive boring yet reliable appliance-like cars for as long as possible. For many years now that has been a 1999 Honda Accord, which currently has 216,000+ miles and shows no sign of wearing out. I shouldn't have to replace it anytime soon.
Now I'm going to go replace some diesel fuel which used to be in my tractor!
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Well, I'm a little all over the map with this one. I have some high end bikes, some mid level and some low end bikes. My car is 12 years old with 120k miles on it. Still going strong...has needed some work in the past few years, but I want to keep it running. It was expensive new (Toyota Highlander) - I got it used with about 40k miles on it. Bought the wife a new Honda Fit a few months ago, where she had been driving left over family cars - my grandmothers old mercury sable station wagon, then my parents old toyota sienna. For cars, I want functional and an affordable price. When I have to replace my Highlander, I have no idea what I want to get, but I also don't want to have ridiculous monthly payments. I'm hoping to keep that car going for another 5-10 years.
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I drive an old, but good car and ride an old, but good bike.
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Just bought a $850 bike (only one I have after my ****ty commuter was stolen). My car is a 2001 Dodge Neon and I would be lucky to get that amount of money for it.
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I have a 2008 Honda Element which is the perfect car for me.
I have a 2012 Surly Big Dummy, 2013 Novara Gotham and a 2002 Cannondale Road Warrior 900. The only thing missing is a POS snow bike.
I have a 2012 Surly Big Dummy, 2013 Novara Gotham and a 2002 Cannondale Road Warrior 900. The only thing missing is a POS snow bike.
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Other ... in a way.
Between the two of us, we have a mid-range vehicle ... and, I think, 19-ish ... oh, maybe 21-ish now ... bicycles ranging over quite a span of years and dollar amounts.
Between the two of us, we have a mid-range vehicle ... and, I think, 19-ish ... oh, maybe 21-ish now ... bicycles ranging over quite a span of years and dollar amounts.
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I think in long term use of all that I own. That said, I own a 22 year old pristine 1993 Chevy Suburban that rolled off the car carrier into my garage.....brand spankin' new. We don't travel much now that we are retired so my 22 year old suburban and my 19 year old 1996 Chevy PU will do us nicely for a long time to come. Buy once buy quality...then take care of them.
As to the bike......I splurged when I retired and ordered a custom built Worksman cruiser that I tricked out for comfort. It,too, will last many more years.
Like I said....Buy once buy quality.
As to the bike......I splurged when I retired and ordered a custom built Worksman cruiser that I tricked out for comfort. It,too, will last many more years.
Like I said....Buy once buy quality.
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
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Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
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Answered other in the poll. Have several bikes ranging from lower to high end, an electric/hybrid car and an old jeep.
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Other... I drive a 2014 Subaru Forester and my bike is a Moots Psychlo-x so they are basically the same level. While the Moots is an expensive bike, I don't necessarily consider it "high end"
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