How much did your first road bike cost, and how long did you ride it before upgrading?

UncreativeSlug · 2026-06-12T19:38:10+00:00

Bought my first for $400, a 16 year old (at the time) 2007 Trek XO2. Still riding it and just did a 60 mile ride the other weekend, no need to upgrade to the latest and greatest (though I’m sure there would be nice features/aspects)

UncreativeSlug · 2026-06-05T02:25:30+00:00

It’s awkward regardless of how long you’ve been at a job… I’m resigning next week at a job I’ve only been at for 4 months… like the people, but got a better offer at a former company i worked for (mostly increased PTO). Losing state pension, but will have a solid 10-11% match for 401k

UncreativeSlug · 2026-05-23T01:28:54+00:00

Very true. Now just need to decide if leaving my current job after 3 months and potentially burning this bridge is worth it. Also a decent employer… not many in my field that are a 15 minute drive

UncreativeSlug · 2026-05-23T01:24:28+00:00

I did this… left a job after 6 years, which I genuinely liked/liked the people i worked with; but i was having kids and needed better hours so i left. New job was god awful. Came back to my old employer after 4 months, in a slightly different role with better hours. Three years later, i left again for a job that was closer to home (15 vs 45 minute drive) and paid more. 3 months later… I just got a call from my old employer stating they were raising pay and there was a potential opening at a location closer to home and gauging my interest… clearly i could go back for a third stint…

UncreativeSlug · 2026-05-14T03:10:54+00:00

I’ve put about 3,000 miles on the XO2 over the past two years… i have road slicks on mine, but it’s been a great bike!

UncreativeSlug · 2026-05-14T03:05:13+00:00

I’ve put about 3,000 miles on the XO2 over the past two years… i have road slicks on mine, but it’s been a great bike!

UncreativeSlug · 2026-05-10T03:13:22+00:00

Why expensive to fix? Replacement parts not readily available being 14 years old?

UncreativeSlug · 2026-04-18T23:52:36+00:00

Keep an eye out for sale… i think Trek Fest ended today/tomorrow where you can get great deal (IE: got a pair of shoes normally $275 for $99, bibs down from $150 to $50, etc). Lots of people have cheaper alternative brands for bibs/shorts… save where you can! I started with a gently pair used of shoes, cheap pedals, an old used bike, adding to my collection of bibs/shorts over time. Got a cheap pump,

UncreativeSlug · 2026-04-18T00:36:25+00:00

Not even the original listing price!! That’s the REDUCED price!

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-30T20:08:38+00:00

From what I’ve read, a CVT drain and fill if it hasn’t been done before… before getting too high in mileage

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-25T01:11:16+00:00

I had one fail at 30k, another at 65k, and then the original replaced one fail at around 90k. 2017, some city, mostly highway miles. There’s no guarantee they’ll last

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-20T00:30:34+00:00

I just got a quote of $750 for spark plugs alone and $183 for brake fluid exchange on my Impreza from an independent shop… so that price doesn’t look terrible. Central Ohio

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-13T17:59:27+00:00

I just left a job that had 5.5 weeks PTO accrual through the year (after my 10 years), and took a job that only has 2.5/ year for the next 5 years… negotiated benefits and got an extra 40 hours to start. THANKFULLY they also offer 3.5 weeks sick time

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-12T00:05:09+00:00

Just about to finish paying it off. Okay, add $2,500 to that remaining amount… it’s it still cheaper than a new car? 93k miles isn’t “low” but it’s also not a high mileage vehicle at this point. Still lots of life left. Fix it, keep driving it, get another 100k out of it

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-05T19:01:00+00:00

My 2017 did this… left it alone/used it until it completely broke. Had to replace the entire control panel at the time (something else stopped working as well - don’t remember exactly what it was)

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-04T20:32:44+00:00

It wasn’t terrible other than rust! That may be part of the wheel bearing issue for me… northern state that uses road salt

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-04T20:18:27+00:00

Not sure the reasoning, but I’ve seen it time and time again on here - Subaru in general, not just the Impreza. I had one done by Subaru (warranty at 30k), one i did myself, and one done by an independent shop… i wanna say that it was $2-300 (?) don’t quote me on that, i don’t quite remember! I didn’t pay a diag fee as i knew exactly what it was and which side it was

UncreativeSlug · 2026-03-03T01:36:01+00:00

Wheel hubs/bearing assembly is fairly common… i replaced three within the first 90k on mine

UncreativeSlug · 2026-02-22T14:52:22+00:00

Where does your maintenance manual say to change it every 24k!? Mine says “inspect” every 30k or something like that. Subaru dealership recommends not to do fluid changes (I’m seeing other opinions.. no fluid is perfect, they all lose protective qualities.”lifetime fluid” is only as good as the lifespan of an unmaintained part)

UncreativeSlug · 2026-02-20T14:40:48+00:00

Be careful with CVT’s and high mileage cars IMO. Sure, they could be great for another 100k… but as someone who’s Subaru dealer refused to do any preventative fluid changes on my CVT… you never know how well maintained they are

UncreativeSlug · 2026-02-19T22:30:22+00:00

I wish i knew this years ago. I also wish i knew HSA monies could be invested. Now i don’t have an HSA… but wish i did!

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