Aye, but how much do you spend on petrol?
I probably spend £160 a month on petrol, commuting. I've also probably spent around a grand on my bike; I can ride my bike when I'm broke, drunk, want a laugh etc. The car is functional and useful, but could never not have a nice bike too! I've had too many shit bikes to not appreciate it
( LemonEntryMyDearWatson This time, Moriarty, the hand is on the other foot, Fri 14 May 2010, 13:56, 2 replies)

I buy nice bikes from the car boot sale, £10-20 depending on condition and haggling technique
and save a fortune in petrol, parking etc, and get fitter too.

I've never been without a nearly-new bike in years and can afford to buy a 'new' bike when I see one I fancy and pass my current one on to someone else!
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Fri 14 May 2010, 18:14, closed)

Good point
I got one of my nicest bikes from a local auction house for £20. Didn't look all that, but rode like a dream. And because it looked a bit old and battered, was virtually thief proof too :-)
( LemonEntryMyDearWatson This time, Moriarty, the hand is on the other foot, Fri 14 May 2010, 19:06, closed)

Technically
you can get done for being drunk and cycling.
(Evilweevil is covered in bees, Sat 15 May 2010, 0:53, closed)