Originally Posted by
daihard
This is my first year, so the cost will naturally be pretty high. Including the bike itself, I've probably spent nearly, if not more than, $3,000 on bike-related purchases. I've ridden about 1,000 miles since I began in July, so it's $3/mile.
I think you are confusing capital costs with operating expenses. Most of what you bought with that $3,000 will last you a very long time. I bought a bike in 2006 for $850. I rode it to the store this morning and I expect it to last another 10+ years. You will have some operating expenses, but they are pretty minor compared to the initial cash outlay.