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Old 11-27-07, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dwainedibbly
Don't forget the effect of usage on theft rates. I'm betting that many bikes in the US sit in the garage, rarely, if ever, used. I suspect that in the Netherlands, etc, the bikes (on average) are ridden many more miles and are therefor parked in vulnerable places much more often, so you get more thefts per bike or per owner.
Excellent points, and cogently stated. Well done.
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