The 10 Step Guide on How to Save your $$$$ to afford a DH/FR bike

Yes we all know it. Cost of entry into the Mountain biking world is a lot. So I have devised 10 clever ways to put money aside without having to make significant lifestyle changes.

*disclaimer* some suggestions may make significant changes to your lifestyle

1. Bum rides off your buddies and when they start asking for gas money, just tell them you'll get it next time. You'll at least get 8 to 10 more rides before they kick you out. Then just move onto a new friend. Repeat until out of friends.

2. Poop at work or on the go, toilet paper can really add up... if you schedule your trips around your bowel movements you can have the Starbucks' and Wal*Marts of the world front your monthly toilet paper bill.

3. They make "man cans" for a reason. Man up and get yourself some Steel Reserve instead of that yuppie crap that actually tastes good. Spend a buck or less on your all the refreshments you'll need for the evening.

4. Stop buying crap! We all buy useless garbage. I once bought a plastic lens on eBay that was supposed to turn a 15 inch tv to a 120" projection. Needless to say I got jipped. Hell, my brother bought a Terry Cloth T-shirt that was wider than it was long. I'm sure he wish he could go back on that transaction.

5. Sell the crap you used to buy. It is amazing how people will buy your garbage from you.

6. There is a reason I eat burritos every day. They are cheap. Be sure to make them.. not buy them.. otherwise you're just screwing yourself out of money that could go towards your bike.

7. Get a part time job at a bike shop.

8. Move in with your parents.

9. Use one credit card to pay off another, it will get so confusing that you'll forget all about your debt.

10. Steal

*disclaimer, I don't endorse stealing but you have to admit it could potentially save you a lot of money that you could put towards your bike.