"A Bicycle Shop" (163 w22nd st) totally full of sh!t

NYC XYZ wrote:

Frankly, the only real reason to ride a bike is 'cause it's fun. It
ain't healthier, since commuting is simply breathing in second-hand
smoke.

It is healthier: motorists get the same pollution as cyclists. Cyclists
live on average rather longer than non-cyclists.

It ain't cheaper, since repairs almost even things out.

It's much cheaper. Repairs aren't frequent on a quality bike and what
does need done is generally cheaper than having it done on a car. You
don't need to fill a bike with fuel or pay a fare.

It
ain't helping the environment, since that 0.00032% of a difference made
is obviously negligible.

It is helping the environment.

Pete.
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