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I'd say i'm a bit of a thrifty biker-only one bike, don't replace parts much, still riding in cloths from 5-10years ago etc. I therefore reckon I only spend about 2% of my income on biking. Just interested in what other people spend.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:03 pm
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1%.With 3 young kids and a big mortgage,its amazing that I get to spend anything at all.........


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:09 pm
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doing the maths, between 10-15%. clearly I need help.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:20 pm
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pretty much everything that's left after mortgage etc


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:21 pm
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I think it's better if I don't think about it.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:25 pm
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Think you need help furry_marmot?

About 50-60% here. Rest goes to badminton supplies, booze, occasional train fares, cinema tickets and the like, booze, food and drink, and booze.

The life of a student is a tough one, but I manage.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:25 pm
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120%


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:31 pm
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Very rough estimate is 2%...I think it's best it remains as a very rough estimate 😉


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:39 pm
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15-20% I dont really go out two kid's and to be honest night out with curry=£50?? rather have bike bits and a curry at home!!!!!!!!! once all bills etc are sorted as well as extras for mimi people then whats left I spank on bike bits!!!!


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:40 pm
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Zero I just look out for the CRC,wiggle parcels 😉

Mr MW how much do I owe you!!!!!!!


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:43 pm
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Hmm at a guess I would say 10-15% maybe. Could be more though.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:52 pm
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I wouldn't even want to calculate, but it's safe to say it's WAY too much.

*buries head in sand*


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 5:59 pm
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Last 3 months i would say 300%. But have 2 new bikes and lots of new clothes etc.

But on average I would say 5% for maintenance, tools, parts etc.

Will be 100%+ this month on lights and MOT of the car.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 6:11 pm
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Toooo much 😉 Shrugs shoulders , looks down, rubs tip of shoe into the floor and turns red 😉


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 6:32 pm
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30% on rent, 10% on food, 10% on mon moto.
everything else goes on bike parts, or bike weekends away.

50% on bikes


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 6:47 pm
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Just spent 7 months wages on new race-bike..

20% on rent and food, everything else is really bike related, only run a car so I can travel to races, rarely use it for anything else. Car was cheaper to buy than rear hub on aformentioned bike, but spend around 25% of income on diesel, + MOT + Insurance + needs new timing belt etc. All other sports stuff is just cross-training.
Honestly can't think of the last time I spent more than a fiver on myself that wasn't bike related.

I may be slightly obsessed.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 6:54 pm
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lately -10% as I am selling most of my bikes 🙁


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 6:56 pm
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Hmmm about £2k a year on parts etc, according to my tracker. Depends if you're counting holidays and other bike related costs. If so I'd guess about 5% but it's what I love so i reckon that's a bargain.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 7:55 pm
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Around 95% 😀


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 7:59 pm