Thinking the same lately. Although everything is fairly cheap if you shop around and don't go overboard. Alot of good points here.. every mile on the bike is one less on the car and won't have to replace it as quick, health benefits etc etc. I was discussing with my wife about maybe getting a road bike for long rides which she approved, but on further discussion just going to outfit my commuter for double duty and going to start with butterfly bars which she said ok to also. She doesn't mind me spending a little money on the bike at all.. she really enjoying the fitter me lol.