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[-] Nimrod@lemm.ee 10 points 3 days ago

Craigslist or Marketplace. Get a 90s mountain bike in your size. Start riding. Join a cycling club/social group. People are always changing bikes, and would be happy to let an older one go for a decent price.

It CAN be an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. I’ve been riding my $200 Craigslist special for about 1200km this year and I haven’t spent a penny on it.

Bike co-ops exist too! Check your area

[-] Evkob@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Seconding bike co-ops, especially for people who don't know much or are intimidated by bike maintenance. The people who work at these places are always super eager to help you get on a good bicycle for cheap!

this post was submitted on 17 Jun 2025
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