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MoneyCat

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Re: Bike thread?
« Reply #50 on: April 30, 2016, 10:25:50 AM »
I just use a cheapo 7-speed Next bicycle I bought from Walmart.com and had shipped to my house for free. Total cost: $95 on sale. The distances I travel by bicycle are similar to what you describe, so really it doesn't make much of a difference. I did, however, also buy "Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair" on BN.com which is very helpful for taking care of my bicycle by myself. No need for a bike shop once I bought a few essential tools off Amazon to go with it.

Oh, and I highly recommend getting an Aosom bicycle trailer off Amazon to use for grocery/cargo runs. I spent about $60 to buy one with free shipping and no sales tax and it works great.
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Brokefuturedoctor

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Re: Bike thread?
« Reply #51 on: May 05, 2016, 06:04:51 AM »
Is there any time standard for replacing a helmet or does it only need to be replaced if I have a crash or a fall?
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GuitarStv

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Re: Bike thread?
« Reply #52 on: May 05, 2016, 06:15:12 AM »
Crash or fall only.  It turns out the 'every 3-5 years' recommendation that had been floating around for years is bullshit.

http://www.helmets.org/replace.htm
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