Isaac Denham is the owner of Befitting Bicycles near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of bike industry experience. According to him, you should also factor in the costs of bike accessories, which can cost a few hundred dollars.
“You’ll need things like a pump, helmet, and flat repair kit. It may seem like [we’re] upselling you, but the first time you get a flat and have to walk home, you’ll understand why you needed that pump,” Denham said.