Originally Posted by
tarwheel
Wait until you factor in all of your bike related purchases -- tires, tubes, winter clothing, shorts, lights, etc. Then the cost of a new bike when you get the urge to upgrade. I doubt if I have saved a penny from bike commuting 3-4 days/week, but at least I am spending my money on bike gear rather than the gasoline.
I wouldn't drive even if I didn't cycle, so I can safely say that commuting by cycle costs me a lot more than if I were to take public transport. Good think there is more to life than money.