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From: the pesto of cities
Bikes: Davidson Impulse, Merckx Titanium AX, Bruce Gordon Rock & Road, Cross Check custom build, On-One Il Pomino, Shawver Cycles cross, Zion 737, Mercian Vincitore, Brompton S1L, Charge Juicer
The health benefits have some financial value.
Living close to our jobs (enabling commuting by bike to be a viable option) has a cost. We could "save money" by living out in the exurbs, but time is money too, and sitting in traffic sucks. As it is we are able to stick to being a one car household and eliminate all of the associated expenses of a second vehicle.
We're home sooner and able to spend more time together. Being home soon also means more time available to cook a healthy dinner (which I do).
There are a lot of hidden benefits when you really look into it.
Yes, you can certainly spend a great deal of money on commuter gear but most of it isn't strictly necessary. I'm ok with the line being a little blurry between "want" and "need".