Originally Posted by Leisesturm

Everyone posting in this thread has had a car or cars and many have or have had trucks. We klnow the math. First thing I do when I get a new folding bike or garage sale classic is replace the pedals (that's how its spelled) with $14/pr. Forte M1's. I've seen similar cage pedals for $9.99. What on a car costs $9.99? You're right, cars are not as evil as some make them out to be. Cars are far worse than most make them out to be. A 10 year old bike is a lot more rideable than a 10 year old car. You didn't ask, but I am going to tell you. You are in a teaching moment right now. This year of monitored car access. Treasure it. If your trajectory is like most in your situation you are facing a carless future. It can either be a hellish non-existence or it can be rather pleasant and beneficial to mind and body as you gain fitness and net worth because you have no car draining your bank account and you rely on your muscles to get you around town like God intended. Good luck to you.

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