Originally Posted by
Mauriceloridans
I lost a lot of bikes to theft in my college years in a big city. I made some dumb mistakes. It hasn't happened in many years (knock on wood) but my fear of theft keeps me from spending a great deal on my daily rider. Yours seems to keep you from general transportation uses. I would hate not having the versatility I enjoy with my bike transportation.
Cheers
Tell me more. I will learn from your misfortune.
To answer the other question...
I live close to Washington DC. I probably have heightened fear because I have found a stripped bike near the bicycle path.