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Old 02-13-10 | 07:07 AM
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Bikes: Some bikes. Hell, they're all the same, ain't they?

Originally Posted by cia dog
Wait a second, those particular Krpts are the most expensive locks they offer. How expensive is the bike your going to be locking up? Why spend $150 in locks for a $100 bike...not saying your bike is worth $100 but do see where I'm going here? You shouldn't spend more the 10% of the value of the bike for a lock or locks.
To be fair, if you're using a bike for transportation -- whether you're riding to work or riding a dozen miles across town for a Sunday brunch -- it doesn't matter whether the bike cost $100 or $5000. They're both worth the same because they both act as transport. Whether you drive a Yugo or a Mercedes to the office, if it gets stolen, you're still screwed until you get a replacement.

IMO, then, you don't just choose a lock based on the value of the bike. You should choose one based on how well you think it'll let you return home on your bike.
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