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

Meg O'Hara

Meg O'Hara

Rosalie Smith

Rosalie Smith

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Josh Kirchhoff

Josh Kirchhoff

Dale Plant

Dale Plant

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