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Bike parts do need replacing every so often, but obviously aren't as costly as car parts. A professional service once or twice a year also costs a wee bit but again isn't like getting the car MOT'd.
Of course, but comparatively, it's far less expensive to maintain a bike.
And if they are maintained (i.e. waxed chain), then those costs go down even more.
Every major repair on my car(s) over the last 25 years could have bought mutliple brand new bikes. ๐ฎโ๐จ
Also keeps your health up for longer to use a bike! If you've got health insurance then that probably matters even more.
Oh yeah, there are so many other cost savings that I didn't even include. If I wasn't cycling, I'd for sure have to either get a gym membership or invest in stuff to keep in shape. Not that I don't do other things to keep fit (i.e. upper body), but I can get cardio and aerobic exercise without even setting aside extra time!