Money saving tips for cyclists

[roadrash]

don't waste money on that fancy gillet simply rip the sleeves off your jacket,with the added bonus, you now have a removable pair of arm warmers

 

[swee'pea99]

Why waste money on tyres - rims last much longer, and they don't get punctures.

 

[rugby bloke]

Don't waste money on a GPS, take the wife out on a tandem then she can tell you when you've gone the wrong way.

 

[Welsh wheels]

Instead of not waving at other cyclists, just wear a teeshirt that says, "I think I am a pro and I'm too important to wave at you but really I'm just an obnoxious git with an expensive bike."

 

[Drago]

A time saving tip this time.

Instead of wasting 20 years on diet and training to become a pro cyclist, simply buy a Team SKY outfit and people will instantly assume the fat middle aged bloke on the £500 Ribble is a pro superstar.

And another money saving tip.

Don't waste money on new pads for your disc brakes. Simply find another bike locked up in public with similar brakes and quickly swap the pads over.

 

[Ratchet Cat]

Save money on cycling magazines. Read Cycle Chat instead.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Fancy a unicycle, simply hacksaw the front end off your bike, then cycle over to Mr Paul's and punch him in the face.

 

[Drago]

Don't waste money on expensive cycling tights. Simply pinch a set of your Wife's tights. Best to make sure they're not fishnets though.

 

[Threevok]

Only buy folding tyres - when they get worn - turn them inside out and re-use

 

[Profpointy]

Fancy a unicycle, simply hacksaw the front end off your bike, then cycle over to Mr Paul's and punch him in the face.

Fancy a unicycle, save money (and hacksaw blades) by simply doing a wheelie on your bike

 

[Hyslop]

Don't waste money actually buying a bike, just visit one you like weekly in your lbs.

Be fair,I only pop in monthly.And anyway,Im not dreaming of a bike,Im dreaming of being big enough to ride one.

 

[NorthernDave]

Avoid impulsive and unnecessary cycling purchases by not logging on to ebay* "for 5 minutes" when you get in from the pub...

* - or Chain Reaction or Tredz or Wiggle, or any other online cycling store

 

[Markymark]

Save time and energy by ignoring idiots who don't know what they're talking about by only reading my posts.

 

[Drago]

Save money on bicycle servicing. Donate your bike to one of these charity schemes that refurbishes old bikes. You'll be able buy your bike back freshly serviced and cleaned for a tenner.

 

[screenman]

Cut the fingers off of a pair of normal gloves as they are cheaper than track mitts.