Via con Dios

On Saturday I took the next to last step in liberating myself from my truck by buying a bicycle from Craigslist.

It's not the prettiest, and it needs a little work before I can hop on, but I got it for $20, so I can't really complain. All it really needs is a new inner tube for the back tire, but a new seat cover wouldn't hurt, and the chain could use a little TLC.

But let's compare Señor Truck to my new Ciclo. Both are green with a little rust, both of them have a problem keeping me from driving/riding them, and I feel compelled to give both of them Spanish names.

Señor Truck
MPG: ~20
Pollution: 266 lbs CO2 per tank
Problem: Busted Head Gasket
Cost of Repairs: At least $2,000
Repair Myself?: No

Ciclo
MPG: Can only increase as I get in shape
Pollution: N/A
Problem: Needs new inner tube
Cost of Repairs: ~$10
Repair Myself?: Heck yes

Ciclo is the clear winner, but, man, I am going to miss that defroster in the Chicago winters...

Be good,
-David
Easy Being Green