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• chiliedogg@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I rode one for a while in college.

  Didn’t really help with the sweat problem between April and October in Texas. Or was less work than pedaling, but nothing aside from air conditioning helps with the sweat issue in Texas summer heat.

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• Pacattack57@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Being cheap is the entire benefit. Everything else is just a plus. If you lose the cost it’s not worth it at that point.

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  • Bosht@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    But somehow 20k plus for a vehicle with the added maintenance, gas, inspection, and registration is. Gotcha.

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    • Pacattack57@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Never said owning a car was cheap. I said if I have to shell out 5 grand for a bike that I still have to drive without ac/heat in the summer and winter it defeats the purpose.

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  • knexcar@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    It’s still a lot cheaper than a car, and quite a bit faster than a regular bike, but it’s expensive enough you care if it’s stolen.

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    • Pacattack57@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      I completely understand that but they are routinely damaged or stolen for shits and giggles. Cars have the benefit that a person with some strong scissors cant come steal your car, unless you’re driving a 1998 Honda accord.

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