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Untamed · 03-30-2005, 02:24 PM

My personal opinion is, bikes don't make good commuter vehicles. Like many of our F-bodies, they're great for weekend rides. However I wouldn't rely on them to get to school / work / stores, etc. Setting the whole weather issue aside, they don't hold anything except what you put in a backpack, are easily scratched or dented by other bike riders who inevitably hit your parked bike with a helmet or backpack, and have a higher accident rate as other inattentive NJ motorists just dont look for them.

If you want a bike for weekend rides, thats great. Dump the truck and get a car for your beater if the costs are piling up.

03-30-2005, 02:24 PM	#2
Untamed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 3,200 iTrader: (1)	My personal opinion is, bikes don't make good commuter vehicles. Like many of our F-bodies, they're great for weekend rides. However I wouldn't rely on them to get to school / work / stores, etc. Setting the whole weather issue aside, they don't hold anything except what you put in a backpack, are easily scratched or dented by other bike riders who inevitably hit your parked bike with a helmet or backpack, and have a higher accident rate as other inattentive NJ motorists just dont look for them. If you want a bike for weekend rides, thats great. Dump the truck and get a car for your beater if the costs are piling up. __________________ I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now. http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave Wanted this - , but ended up with this - for free. Can't argue with free.