Rule #12
N+1.
The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.

While the minimum number of bikes one should own is three, the correct number is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned.

This equation may also be re-written as s‑1, where s is the number of bikes owned that would result in separation from your partner.

99 Spokes is a team of passionate cyclists and software developers who created a platform to help fellow enthusiasts navigate the complex world of bike buying. Our site was born out of a need to solve problems that we personally faced when searching for the perfect bike. As developers, we utilized our existing skill sets to approach these problems from a data-focused perspective. Today we’re lucky enough to get to spend our days poring over bike data, analyzing trends, and using our expertise to further develop a tool that helps other cyclists find their dream ride.

Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander

Bryan Smith

Bryan Smith

Jacob Carpenter

Jacob Carpenter

Meg O'Hara

Meg O'Hara

Jake Sisson

Jake Sisson

Anastasia Hetman

Anastasia Hetman

Rosalie Smith

Rosalie Smith

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Josh Kirchhoff

Josh Kirchhoff

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