Originally Posted by gwd

I hadn't gotten such persistent cost questions before and feel uncomfortable telling strangers the cost but also uncomfortable lying to them. I use a heavy chain lock on it everywhere. I have to agree that I've seen more people biking in the winter than I used to. People have to think or imagine something before they do it and talking helps them imagine so when they talk to me I don't blow them off but act like they'll join me some day and see for themselves how wonderful bike transportation is.