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I commuted 1.5 hours each way, bike in summer and public transit in winter both took the same time. I loved biking but public transportation sucks. Why? Rent

I commuted 1.5 hours each way, bike in summer and public transit in winter both took the same time. I loved biking but public transportation sucks. Why? Rent was triple what I was paying to be close, or double to cut the commute in half. And I had no job security.

themacguffinman 5y ago
I'm sure you did but again, that is not an average case. You've evidently chosen a different trade-off.
- newsclues 5y ago
  My point is that the economics of my salary and rent made the choice for me.
swader999 5y ago
Ebike next time. Mod the motor. You can still pedal and sweat if you want.
- colinmhayes 5y ago
  The exercise is a large part of what is enjoyable about bike commuting.
  - HPsquared 5y ago
    You can pedal to your heart's content, but with the motor you will be going faster than you would otherwise.
    - swader999 5y ago
      Yes. It's a multiplier, you get exercise and more range than a traditional bike and it opens up a larger portion of a city to bike commuting.
- newsclues 5y ago
  Today, I’d do that or at least get a road bike instead of the mtb I had, but this wasn’t an easy option years ago. Still ride a bike for transportation though! Love it.