[QUOTE=mike
That said, it is also practicle to have more than one bike. Then, if anything goes wrong with your primary rider, you can take the 'lady in waiting' and fix your primary when it is convenient or when you get the part you need.[/QUOTE]

Ok, so our bike commuter could buy 2 bikes for $19,000 each!

Or, buy 4 bikes that cost $2,000 each, in case a couple get stolen, and have almost $7,000 available for a "free" bicycle vacation anywhere in the world that he or she chooses, every 2 years.

Or...

Man, its time I sell our car. I hope my wife doen't notice!