First I will get my N+1 cost outta the way($800). I've spent about $500 over the past 9 months on my main commuter. I fixed this bike up as a bike I had laying around(tires,cables,and clean up), I then converted the bike to SS(new cranks, freewheel,bars), and then finally converted to FG(new wheelset). I would then say another $300 in related accessories and another $300 in stuff I'm sure I missed counting off. I have no mechanic costs since I do all my work myself.

I would say $1,900 over 9 months isn't too bad for my main hobby,transportation, and fitness. I used a "Car Usage Calculator" and it was quoting somewhere in the $4,000 area to cover overall yearly costs of owning and using a car(Sorry, I've lived car free all my life so I don't know actual costs). I'm sure that number is a little uglier then what it would really be. However that is not including a outlet for fitness and hobby. I would at least tack on another $1000 for those two. In the end I mind myself to be coming out ahead still, even if the car related numbers may be a bit uglier then they should be.

Plus, I get the mental bonus of doing what I love. That is hard to put a price on.