Bicycle Pricing Debate

Discussions center on the cost and value of bicycles, debating whether they are expensive (comparable to cars) or cheap, with arguments for cheap utility bikes versus premium models like VanMoof, and factors like theft, insurance, and longevity.

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brianobush Feb 2, 2015 View on HN

That can buy one expensive bike!

fulafel Nov 28, 2020 View on HN

They are not expensive, lots of sub €500 city bikes have them them.

mynewaccish Aug 23, 2022 View on HN

probably because regular bicycles are cheap already

hexo Sep 23, 2021 View on HN

yea, good bike costs as much as used car

Redoubts Jul 28, 2020 View on HN

I wouldn't ride a bike that costs less than $500, tbh.

Gijs4g Sep 5, 2022 View on HN

Try a VanMoof, it costs slightly more but is worth it.

beguiledfoil Sep 3, 2017 View on HN

What's unsustainable about cheap bikes?

moooo99 Jul 14, 2023 View on HN

Maybe they would for a bike that costs more than 2k?

soperj May 3, 2018 View on HN

You'd save more by just owning a bike.

Cthulhu_ Nov 11, 2020 View on HN

Isn't that also because you have a really expensive bike? (just making a guess here)