>>1081012Whew, lad. You can get a decent used 250-650cc motorcycle for $2000. I can't imagine a road bicycle worth $2000 even brand new. Money like that means you are getting into hobbyist/ professional territory which excludes just buying for pedaling around for commuting.
For strictly utilitarian purposes, a motorcycle is a better deal, even if you do have insurance, taxes, registration, unless you are a serious bicycle dude and can swoop down the road at the posted speed limit. Fuel prices are irrelevant, 7-10l a week, at the worst, unless you ride some HD abomination tourer or suchshit. You can wear a backpack full of groceries and a full 35kg duffel or pannier full of crap too.
Have fun with a 35kg load going even up a slight incline on a $2000 road bike. I love bicycles, but life would be impossible if you could use a bicycle.
