Mountain bikes vs Cars

[AnthonyParticipant 241]

I’m not sure what to invest in for transportation. I’m sick of using the bus and walking everywhere. When I get enough money, I plan on getting my own transportation. The only thing is, I’m not sure what to get.

I’m thinking of getting a car because it’s easier to get around. The only drawbacks I see of getting a car is paying for the fuel, insurance, and general repair.

I’m thinking of getting a mountain bike to be able to ride it even off road and not have to depend on sidewalks/biking trails to ride it.

I’m just undecided on this but I want to weigh all the pros and cons of both. Thanks in advance for the advice.

[AttonParticipant]

Cars are very efficient over long range trips and in many situation they are a must. However bikes are by orders of magnitude cheaper and make a whole lot of sense for short trips. However you might be able to strike a balance with a motor bike. Motor bikes are a fraction of the weight of a your average car and simply cost far less on fuel because of there size. If you are not going too far then I would say go with a bike of some form, but do consider a decent car if you need to do long range trips. Personally I drive a Camry and the thing handles highways effortlessly and costs jack s~~~.

A MGTOW is a man who is not a woman's bitch!

[Anonymous 42]

When I went to Amsterdam for two weeks, it took me/bro two days to decide on purchasing mountain bikes, the rentals were old clunky pieces of s~~~!
BEST DECISION OF THE VACATION! FREEDOM! MOBILITY! INSTANT GO ANYWHERE! ANYTIME! And saw the entire city like no tourist can!

My advice? If you live in a city, GET ONE! They’re more practical than cars, and much faster in traffic!

If you live in a rural or country area, get a car! Toyota! If you have any plans of hauling materials and goods, get a Pickup! TOYOTA! I turned the odometers over twice on two Toyota pickups. 200,000+; NO MAJOR MECHANICAL REPAIRS! The engines, transmissions, and drive lines were in perfect running order even after 200,000 miles. (proper maintenance, synthetic oil)
I also have a 1984 22r Toyota pickup that has been enslaved since the late 90s with tire chains on all fours, skids wood, plows snow, and ALWAYS STARTS! I can’t say enough good things about Toyota.
As soon as I rid myself of some real stubborn real estate, I’m going to the auction and getting another one!

[NotMyProblemParticipant 965]

GET A MOUNTAIN BIKE!!!

Way cheaper and they are a lot of fun. I bought one years ago and it’s my favorite toy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Motorized-Bike-Petrol-Gas-Bicycle-Engine-80cc-2-Stroke-Cycle-Motor-Kit-/161710478080?hash=item25a6b21300:g:NWwAAOSw3xJVdmn4&vxp=mtr

Check out these bike motor mount kits. They cost a couple hundo but way worth it. It’s a pain in the ass to install, but it’s a blast! Custom dirtbike!

When I’m on open road I can go 20mph which is plenty fast for a bike. When I’m on the trails I just depress the clutch and go back to pedaling.

F~~~ a car.

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[AnthonyParticipant 241]

Atton wrote:

Cars are very efficient over long range trips and in many situation they are a must. However bikes are by orders of magnitude cheaper and make a whole lot of sense for short trips. However you might be able to strike a balance with a motor bike. Motor bikes are a fraction of the weight of a your average car and simply cost far less on fuel because of there size. If you are not going too far then I would say go with a bike of some form, but do consider a decent car if you need to do long range trips. Personally I drive a Camry and the thing handles highways effortlessly and costs jack s~~~.

Yeah, cars are the best for long trips. I currently live in the city though, and everything is just really closed in. You still have to drive/ride a bike to get places though. So not entirely sure. If I do decide to stay in the city, I’m definitely going to get a mountain bike.

Anonymous wrote:

When I went to Amsterdam for two weeks, it took me/bro two days to decide on purchasing mountain bikes, the rentals were old clunky pieces of s~~~!
BEST DECISION OF THE VACATION! FREEDOM! MOBILITY! INSTANT GO ANYWHERE! ANYTIME! And saw the entire city like no tourist can!

My advice? If you live in a city, GET ONE! They’re more practical than cars, and much faster in traffic!

If you live in a rural or country area, get a car! Toyota! If you have any plans of hauling materials and goods, get a Pickup! TOYOTA! I turned the odometers over twice on two Toyota pickups. 200,000+; NO MAJOR MECHANICAL REPAIRS! The engines, transmissions, and drive lines were in perfect running order even after 200,000 miles. (proper maintenance, synthetic oil)
I also have a 1984 22r Toyota pickup that has been enslaved since the late 90s with tire chains on all fours, skids wood, plows snow, and ALWAYS STARTS! I can’t say enough good things about Toyota.
As soon as I rid myself of some real stubborn real estate, I’m going to the auction and getting another one!

I really love the idea of freedom that comes with a mountain bike. They’re so much easier to use in the city. Plus, you can go off trail and ride in the woods if you wanted to. Which makes them even more awesome. Not to mention you don’t have to deal with insurance or fuel. As long as I’m in the city, I think I’ll stick with a mountain bike. Seems like the best choice.

NotMyProblem wrote:

GET A MOUNTAIN BIKE!!!

Way cheaper and they are a lot of fun. I bought one years ago and it’s my favorite toy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Motorized-Bike-Petrol-Gas-Bicycle-Engine-80cc-2-Stroke-Cycle-Motor-Kit-/161710478080?hash=item25a6b21300:g:NWwAAOSw3xJVdmn4&vxp=mtr

Check out these bike motor mount kits. They cost a couple hundo but way worth it. It’s a pain in the ass to install, but it’s a blast! Custom dirtbike!

When I’m on open road I can go 20mph which is plenty fast for a bike. When I’m on the trails I just depress the clutch and go back to pedaling.

F~~~ a car.

That thing looks awesome as f~~~. If I end up staying in the city, I’m definitely going with a mountain bike. Plus, the more that I think about it, I don’t normally take long trips. If I do, it’s very rarely. Like once or twice a year at most.

[sidecarParticipant 35837]

What kind of transportation you need depends entirely on the lifestyle you lead.

Where do you live? City, country, or suburbs? What’s the landscape like? Hilly or flat? What’s the weather like, especially the weather extremes?

What’s your average daily commute like? How long? City driving or highway? What’s the parking like when you get there? What’s your average weekly consumption like? Do you shop at the corner deli regularly for small portions, or get bulk from the regional warehouse store once a month or so?

These are all things to consider when choosing your ride.

[Mr. ManParticipant 2916]

I went car-free for three years and rode my bike everywhere. It was just supposed to be a one year experiment in simplicity, but I loved it so much that I extended it to three years. I reluctantly bought a car last spring, a faithful old Toyota, as a means of getting the f~~~ out of Metro Detroit and into the north woods, otherwise I would have just kept on riding.

I still commute to work by bike, a Surly Pugsley. It’s mid-winter now, and the roads are covered in a sheen of ice and snow. But that doesn’t stop my Pugsley when I’ve got the studded snow tires on it.

Do it. Get a bike, even if you get a car, too. Be eccentric. Wear your simplicity as a badge of honor. You’ll be a local legend!

Good luck!

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