Beat the cost-of-living crisis with these top tips on how to get into cycling without spending a fortune, and save money through cycling vs other pricey modes of transport
With high-end bikes costing more than some cars, it's easy to make the argument that cycling is an expensive hobby. It can be, and there are plenty of ways you can spend some serious cash on your bike, but it doesn't have to be that way. With these thrifty suggestions, you can keep cycling without quite so many worries about your bank balance...
At the culmination of the scheme, the bicycle becomes yours for a market value payment. Many providers extend the lease through a separate agreement for an additional couple of years, capitalising on the significantly reduced market value rates for older bicycles .Thanks to the internet, it has never been easier to find a bike second hand. While some people have slightly inflated ideas of what their used stuff is worth, there are plenty of bargains out there.
Ask questions about the history of the bike, what it's been used for and what modifications have been made - and of course in the social media era you can check if the bike is visible in any profile pictures, or on Strava activities.If possible, you should also ask the seller to show you the original purchase receipt for the bike, so you can be reasonably sure it's not stolen. Healthy suspicion is good, and if a bike seems too good to be true, it perhaps is.
That said, you may struggle to find popular models in the right size at the end of the season, so shop around. Google is your friend!
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