• UnfortunateBlaster69@feddit.de
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    11 months ago

    A bike. Poor people in underdeveloped countries can use it to get access to education and markets, while people from developed countries can ise it to keep healthy and reduce their environmental footprint

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      11 months ago

      I have a bike in a city and it’s faster than the cars. The cars are always stuck in traffic as I fly by. Bikes are the best.

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      11 months ago

      I was gonna say this.

      $100 on craigslist or a local bike refurbishing place (where I got mine) will get you something that will last for years.

      Throw in a $15 bike lock, a cheap returned helmet, and a $5 rear bike light and you’re set for life.

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      11 months ago

      If you live in America, there are certainly a lot of things to consider on this point; mainly whether cycling in your area is even safe—obviously the ideal solution would be to move to an area with safer cycling, but that’s not an option for everyone—and I’d much rather someone not cycle than die because their area has horrible roads for cycling and they didn’t think about that. Check the safety of your area, and consider moving to a safer area for cycling if necessary (Or if you’re in it for the long haul, consider pitching in the community and trying to lead it towards a safer cycling future)

    • ∟⊔⊤∦∣≶@lemmy.nz
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      11 months ago

      I was going to say that, but out of the 6 bikes in the garage none of them are under $100 even second hand.

      In fact I would advise against getting a cheap shitty bike that isn’t going to last. Spend the extra money, get something good. It’s better for the environment and your wallet in the long run.