nick95673

My $900.00 commuter bike is now a 1400 dollar bike, and I still need fenders. Saving money on gas hah.

Surly Cross Check with 2 bottle cages, a pedros under saddle bag, and 2 boddles. $1,014.80
2 Schwalbe Kojak tires $63.90
CatEye Strada Cadence $30.00
2 Romisen RC-N3 CREE Q5 LED Flashlight "Black" @ $24.45 = $48.90
Planet Bike Blinky Superflash Rear Light $17.98
Kryptonite New York 3000 $55.99
Lockblocks U-lock Mount $12.50
Mega Block U-lock holder $9.95
Brooks B-17 $69.95
Park MTB-3 tool $20.00
Topeak Road Morph with Gauge $35.00
Power Grips Sport Pedal and Strap Set $40.00
$1418.97

+shipping puts it over $1500

I know I could have done it cheaper but, it wasn't difficult to get up to that point.

girljen

*snicker*
You sound like my husband. I do not know, or care to know, what he spent on his Big Dummy.

itsthewoo

Surly Cross Check: $930
Panaracer T-Serv tires: $40 x 2
Wellgo Toeclips + Pedals: $20
CygoLite 10 watt Halogen light: $50
Planet Bike Superflash: $20
Tektro RL520 Ergo V-Brake Levers: $20
Avid Single Digit 5 V-Brakes F/B: $20 x 2
SunLite Rack: $30
SKS Fenders: $35
Fi'zik Bar Tape: $30
Kryptonite Evolution Mini: $60
Cheap cable lock from Wal-Mart: $5
Specialized helmet: $50
NikeFit compression shirt: $20
Canari biking shorts: $50
Oakley Radar Path sunglasses: $100
Park tool: $30
Topeak Road Morph: $25

Total: $1595

I'm in debt now

infecto

You can only bike with a $150 pair of sunglasses?

itsthewoo

Why would you draw that conclusion?

I wanted a nice pair of sunglasses, and I got them. Is that a problem with you?

AdrianFly

One born every minute.

modernjess

Congratulations.

but really, that's nothing.....

Go ride the crap out of that thing.

itsthewoo

This is ridiculous.

I am happy with my purchase.

I am not judging anyone for agreeing/disagreeing with me.

My purchase was informed, and apparently I paid $103.50, not $150 (just checked my eBay invoice).

I could make fun of people for buying $100 saddles, but I don't, primarily because I understand that everyone has different preferences.

Nozzle

So, what would you spend on the cheapest used car you'd be willing to be seen driving?

That's what I thought. Suddenly a $1400-$1700 bike, including accessories, doesn't sound like a bad deal.

tballx

If it's any consolation to the OP, I'm in just as bad with losses of about $400 on top of those kinds of expenses as I bought and sold two bikes before my third as I figured out what I finally wanted. Even worse, that doesn't consider the clothes:

showers pass elite 2.0 jacket: $200
bellwether aquano pants: $60
specialized commuter cycling shoes: $80
pearl izumi cyclone gloves: $30
pearl izumi bike shorts (x1): $40
rei bike shorts (x3): $100
smart wool skull cap: $20 ( i don't have hair)
bell helmet: $40
under armor white skull cap: $15 ( i don't have hair in the summer either)
trek summer gloves: $20
altura winter gloves: $48
pearl izumi shoe covers: $39
gore shoe covers: $47
sugino shoe covers: $40 ( ok, so i commute to Seattle)
smart wool socks (x4 pairs): $28 (one of my better deals)
zoic jerseys (x2): $40
hind shirts (x2): $40
rei woven polyester t-shirts (x2):$40
sport hill jerseys (x2): $50
helmet mirrors (x2 - one broke): $30

And the grand salami....Lake winter cycling boots $230. Still smarting from that one.

stevo9er

Haha, that is awesome.

How are you guys liking the crosscheck? Done any long rides on it yet?

itsthewoo

I love it. I've already done a 25 and a 35 miler; that ride made me consider getting a new saddle, but I'm going to do a couple more rides before I decide on that one.

It also serves me well as my 5 mile home->campus commuter (it's really really hard to fight the urge to bike fast on campus).

mesasone

No, I'm sure you don't. Those things are way awesome though.

Well, you DID buy a brooks yourself. That, and you forgot the proofide. Together, you have roughly a 100 dollar saddle

That said, I'm pretty sure I've already crossed the 2000 dollar threshold this year. Started off with a Trek 7.2fx, added rack, rack bag, panniers, fenders, lock, pump, blinkies... another blinky, 2 Dinotte 200L. Then after about six weeks or so I discovered despite the fitting "advice" from the store that I purchased my bike from (Name and shame: Scheels Allsport in Coralville, IA) it was too small (17.5" for a 6' guy?) and bought a Surly Long Haul Trucker from an actual LBS... and fenders for it.. and a brooks, topeak "aerowedge", pedals, new bar tape.

On the upside, I haven't bought any new camera gear since February, or gas since April, so...

nick95673

I love it. I ride it every chance I get. I have gone up to 50 miles on it. It has served me well.

itsthewoo

I'm not the OP

nick95673

no proof hide. I have heard that in my climate it isn't needed. I forgot to list the rack, and panniers.

bugly64

Kona Blast: $750
WTB disc 700c with redstorm 23c: $700 (I spent a lot more on wheels and tires but these are on it now)
Grunge Pedals: $20
guppy lights: $20
Topeak explorer rack: $40
Topeak seatpost rack: $60 (worthless)
Shimano XT hydraulic breaks: $280
Shimano XT crankset b/b: $190
Shimano XT cassette: $90
Brooks b17: $60
Easton Monkeylite carbon riser: $65 ebay deal
Detours toocan grocery panniers: $50 x 2
topeak mtx dx bag: $100
two cheapie helmets: $30
Park tool box kit: $160
thudbuster: $90 (don't use it)
Surly karate monkey forks: $65
mobile bike stand: $100


These are just some of the monies spent saving money on gas. I don't do this for saving money, obviously.

keiththesnake

Lucky.

neilfein

Stuff I've bought specifically for commuting:

Curve D3 $550
Backpack - $5 (garage sale find)
Banjo Brothers rack trunk - $35 (for full-commute days)
Helmet - $50
Ergon grips - $30
Saddle bag and the tools that live in it - $50
Minewt - $100 (planned purchase)
Gloves, pants clip - $20

Counting the road bike I use for commuting once in a blue moon would add another $2k easily.

mesasone

Oh, well... yeah.

pathdoc

I think you got off cheap.
Leader frame $100
Leader fork $150
Campagnolo Chorus groupo approx $1050
Cantiler brake and rear V brake $80
Thompson seat post $80
My favorite discontinued handle bars $80
Old front wheel (Mavic) free
Rear wheel, Campy Chorus hub, Open pro rim (used) $100
Fender $40
Front rack $10
Tires 28s $50
Tubes $6
Seat, SMP $200
Handlebar tape $15
Rear light $18
Front LED light $200
Water bottle capes $20
Air horn $25
Seatbag $24
Air pump $25
Cyclo computer $28
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ItsJustMe

Let's see that bike pron!

kokomo61

Fuji Cross Pro - $1100 (got a great deal)
Planet Bike Fenders - $30
AirZound - $30
Topeak Explorer Rack - $30
Specialized Armadillo tires - $125
Tire liners - $10
Topeak MTX bag - $65
Water bottle cages - $10
Water bottles $8
Garmin Edge 305 GPS - $300
Minewt X2 lights - $205
Topeak White Lights - $40
PlanetBike Superflash - $25
PlanetBike Rack light - $20
Blackburn Mars 2.0 light - $25
Incredibell bar end bell - $15

I think that comes out to $2045 - that doesn't count the helmets, jerseys, shorts and shoes / boots / gloves that I've got.....that's actually twice as much as my first car. (a 1978 Chevy Chevette that cost $1000). It drove about as fast as my bike.

neilfein

There's a sticky with commuter bike pics. That said... let's see pictures of the gear.

CliftonGK1

Pricing for just my lighting setup:

SON28 hub: $275
DT spokes: $30
DT RR1.1 rim: $60
Supernova E3: $200
Lamp mount/hardware: $5

$570; call it an even $600 with a rim strip and tire. I was discussing this very concept with a serious road racer during my last club ride: You spend your money where it makes sense. As a commuter and distance rider, I spent it on an all-night lighting solution. As a racer, he spent it on carbon fiber power-meter cranks. $1500 on a complete bike is a drop in the bucket compared to what you could spend on a really serious bicycle habit. (I think the racer guy mentioned his power-meter cranks were over a grand.)