The value of The Bike?

[slowpoke]

Originally Posted by cgolvin

The question you're posing is: if the cost of entry to become a cyclist is $14,000 (not counting shoes, helmet, clothing, etc.), would you do it?

Baron, is this the essence of your question? If so, that would turn away many a young person. Not all of us are dentists with a spare $10k for engine rebuilds or $14k for bikes.

My first bike was $100 Craigslist find and my first car was $3k.