Originally Posted by
acidfast7
As far as my fiscal constraint comment, I think people shouldn't be buying a bike until that have at least 12 months of net salary saved in the US or 6 months in Europe (due to differences in the unemployment insurance). At which point, I'd still hesitate to spend more than 20% of a month's net salary on a commuting bike (this is the commuting forum, right?).
Hope that clarifies my perspective.
I bought my commuter for $150 used...and I should save up a years worth of salary before I should make that investment? It's not uncommon for me to spend that at the grocery store for a few weeks worth of food...or should I wait to do that too?