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There are some brands of bicycles that can cost more than the down payment on a car. Why? Surely making a bike lightweight and reliable isn't so difficult that it warrants that price? Is it just the brand name or maybe it has to do with customization options?

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[–] FMT99@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

"Why are cars so expensive? There are some brands that cost more than the price of a house."

Yes of course you can spend 10k on a bike but why would you?

[–] bartolomeo@suppo.fi 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In No Stupid Questions people usually answer with helpful information and a friendly tone.

[–] FMT99@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Ops didn't see the community. And that was a little overly sarcastic in any case. My bad.

[–] skulblaka@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The bike that's in my price range is the Walmart Huffy intended to be sold to ten year olds. The cheapest adult bike I found for sale new in my area was $1,500.

So I just don't have a bike. I might buy a used one someday.

[–] LucyLastic@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

Learn how to do bicycle maintenance and find a good second hand bike that needs a little love.

I have a Giant hard tail that was €1200 new, but I got it used for about €100. Serviced the brakes, put on a new chain, cleaned/oiled/greased everything mechanical and it's like a new bike.

[–] puppy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Where do you live? The Giant Contend 3 starts at 1000 USD. Their hybrid bikes are even cheaper.

[–] skulblaka@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

North Carolina, east coast USA.

Though to be fair I last looked a few years ago. Situations may have changed by now. But when I was in the market for a cheap bike none of them seemed reasonably priced to me.

[–] Gaybees@artemis.camp 3 points 1 year ago

If you know where to look you can get a great adult bike for under $500

[–] cucumber_sandwich@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Covid spiked bike prices a lot.