tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431360523191384388.post5061977480325001974..comments2024-03-28T04:25:32.660-05:00Comments on Bike Walk Lincoln Park: A bevy of reasons to ride your bike for transportationBike Walk Lincoln Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901957031606116893noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431360523191384388.post-53262997747807120742015-06-16T07:53:03.886-05:002015-06-16T07:53:03.886-05:00Thanks for the information about the bicycle wheel...Thanks for the information about the bicycle wheels. You provided food for thought. Thanks for sharing the information.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.carbonbikekits.com/wheels/list-Road-Wheels-en.html" rel="nofollow">road bike wheels</a><br />shane watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816654581369372344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431360523191384388.post-25937479896610474342012-10-30T10:54:47.769-05:002012-10-30T10:54:47.769-05:00Seems a bit low, in my opinion. I usually get two ...Seems a bit low, in my opinion. I usually get two tune-ups per year, and those can run around $75-$100. Factor in flat tires, buying new tires, broken spokes, wheel-trues, etc. and it can definitely tally more than $300.<br /><br />That figure seems like it is strictly for bike-related parts and maintenance. The bulk of the spending is on accessories and clothing. Maybe it's because I am cold-weather commuting for the first time and have been purchasing a lot of cold-weather gear. My bike has also needed around $200 in parts/service in the past two months (new tires, broken spokes, wheel truing).Adam H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00931203956246901359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431360523191384388.post-5261333305402678902012-10-29T18:12:04.115-05:002012-10-29T18:12:04.115-05:00Yes, Forbes said the average operating cost for a ...Yes, Forbes said the average operating cost for a bike is $308 a year, vs. $8,220 per year for a car. So, your $1200 to $2400 per year would be much higher than that quoted average figure. But yes, I think the costs vary a lot depending on distance commuted, frequency, diligence about bringing it in for tune ups or doing it oneself, etc. -- MichelleBike Walk Lincoln Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901957031606116893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431360523191384388.post-13923122470978931832012-10-29T10:15:21.778-05:002012-10-29T10:15:21.778-05:00I still have to find a good rack to lock my bike u...I still have to find a good rack to lock my bike up to so "never [having] to worry about a parking spot again" is not exactly true. It is much easier to find a place to lock your bike up than find a parking space for a car; when there are no bike racks, it can be tricky. I don't like locking to signposts because all a thief would need to do to steal my bike is loosen the single nut holding the sign in place, and pull the sign off.<br /><br />Did Forbes take bike maintenance into account when calculating those numbers? Anyone who claims that riding a bike is free is lying or misinformed. I spend $100 to $200 a month on bike repair, clothing and accessories. Riding a bike every day requires much more frequent maintenance than a bike that only gets ridden a few miles on the weekends three months out of the year.<br /><br />To the man who asked you about your "heater", you should ask him how it feels to be out in the cold for twenty minutes scraping all the snow and ice off of his windshield. :-)Adam H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00931203956246901359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431360523191384388.post-44430323650297843182012-10-29T08:46:36.903-05:002012-10-29T08:46:36.903-05:00Really--heater works and many of my colleagues poi...Really--heater works and many of my colleagues point out the great gas mileage I get. Can't remember last time I filled the tank!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666707353875642720noreply@blogger.com