MoneySaving for cyclists discussion

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Keep_pedalling said:

Why no mention of maintaining your own bike. Long term probably the biggest money saver for bike owners.

Absolutely, but then getting a bike serviced professionally is so cheap that it's sometimes easier to start that way.
Though everyone should be able to replace an inner tube and adjust brakes and gears.

Keep_pedalling said:

As for bells,  never use one, I prefer the device nature gave me for communicating with my fellow humans. 

I find a lot of people ignore/don't hear shouts of "excuse me" but respond to a bell. I use it a lot more than I'd expect even if it feels stupid.