I used to ride an old steel bike I pulled out of a trash heap to commute. Strapped an old computer bag to the back for a panier and called it a day.

Picture for those interested:

I bought a bike for 1000€.
Then I put another 500€ in parts and several days of work into it.
It has no motor, no suspension, no freewheel, 1 gear, 1 cheap rim brake, and a bell.
And it’s the best value for money of anything I own.

Oh goody, memes and elitism.

As long as it’s not gas powered, I don’t really mind what people take on the road