# Bikes

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bikes/202113>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [March 6, 2009, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bikes/202113 "2009-03-06T04:19:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 23, 2009, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bikes/202113/73 "2009-03-23T12:25:21Z")

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> [@Donald Trump a cheapskate?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/donald-trump-a-cheapskate/39871/15):
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> How do I convince my wife to let me get a bike?

Try using the economy as a tactic. Most bikes are 40+ MPG, insurance for liability is about $80 a year. If you have a long commute, you might be able to justify saving money especially if and when gas gets back up to $4.00 a gallon.

Good luck.

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