Bikes
One bike ride cost me £60 in damage when something went "ping" which was bad enough.

A friend punctured his forks riding down Snowdon a while back - £400 for a new set.

I'd take up running to save money but I'll need bionic knees in 12 months (which aren't cheap)
( thistle, Thu 13 May 2010, 21:58, 8 replies)

tell me about it
i thought it would be a good idea to build one from the frame up myself i have spent over £300 and i still only have half a bike

on top of spending nearly £500 (i have no idea how) on upgrades for the bike im riding now
( Reme Philips laid an epic dump on, Thu 13 May 2010, 23:49, closed)

I can't get my head around that
The idea of spending the same amount of dosh for a push bike, that would get you a 12 month taxed, ticketed, insured good condition ready to roll motor that will last a few years is against my religion.
My last motor was a £300 Nissan that was solid, and lasted for 5 years of high rep-style mileage....

Mutter mutter mumble moan
(Sir Tainley Barking Ezekiel 23:20, Fri 14 May 2010, 11:06, closed)

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, closed)

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)

because the feeling going down a hill, round a berm, off a drop, over a jump on yer bike is fuckin awesome and i've spent nearly 2 grand on mine to do it! money well spent
(phe, Mon 17 May 2010, 13:09, closed)

exactly

( Reme Philips laid an epic dump on, Tue 18 May 2010, 13:49, closed)