Originally Posted by
acceleration
My concern about investing the extra $100 for the Escape 2 is bike theft. As a student, I think staying on the lower end of the hybrid lines is the best choice for me right now.
I don't think a bike thief would target one over the other. Around here, the only bike I know of that has been stolen was a $50 huffy. You can get a rider on your homeowner or renters insurance fairly cheap for full replacement value.