[StavrosK]

I have a $150 bike for commuting, and it's fantastic. I don't worry about getting it stolen, and riding it is hard because it's heavy/has shitty components, which is exactly what I want from a bike.

Since my commuting distance is fixed, I want the ride to be as hard as possible, otherwise I don't train effectively enough. I should probably trade it for an even shittier one , to up the difficulty level.

[5Qn8mNbc2FNCiVV]

I would be careful because better parts also mean better safety. I remember a few times where a crash would have happened if I didn't have my brake discs or on my old bike where the chain fell off and I almost lost my balance. Otherwise same, my commute was small too so I tried making it as hard as possible and sometimes also taking detours

[StavrosK]

> I would be careful because better parts also mean better safety.

This is certainly true, luckily my commute runs along a pedestrian waterfront, and I never go on the road, so I feel safe enough with it. Then again, I wouldn't ride on the road in Greece even with a $10k bike.