When I began, I figured I had about $60 a month to play with (what the subway would have cost). Also, I gave up a $78 a month gym membership at the same time. But I wasn't about to spend $130 a month! But I've definitely spent money as needed and without hesitation . . . new shoes (two pairs) . . . tires whenever . . . new tights on sale . . . those Nashbar/Performance 15% deals really help things add up.
I put between $1k and $2k, but now I'm thinking I way understimated. Anyway, I don't really want to know. I'm spending less than $1600 . . . aren't I? Oh, sh*t....