Originally Posted by
davidmcowan
......Telling someone you don't want to talk about the price when you think they might be interested in heisting it pretty much seals the deal. All other options for response are outright lies. Moral dilemma.
In situations like yours, I have a very nice locking system, and plus I'm more prudent in my choices of locales that I will be riding/parking my bike when I'm out about town. I figure if someone is bound and determined to steal your bike, your hesitating about the bike's price pretty much seals the deal as well.
My issue with theft is not so much with the monetary replacement cost, but more about the time and energy I spent in acquiring components, assembling and adjusting of my commuter bike to fit my commuting needs.