meselfs posted:

The only expensive thing I can vouch for are kevlar lined tires, but they are so worth it.



This beauty is the Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour. I got my first pair in my poor student days and didn't regret. My last flat was 6 years ago, and I beat the poo poo out of them (have gone through three pairs by now).


If you want to save money do all your own maintenance (which adds more to your attractiveness, fyi). It's a lot of work, but don't forget that you worked to pay for that gasoline.