Originally Posted by
staehpj1
I may at some point lose my bike and gear to a thief, but I figure that to me the risks I take are acceptable. I understand that the risk is there and choose my bike and gear with the notion that it could be stolen in mind. I trust that my instincts will help to minimize the risk, but accept that risk is there. The fact that I don't have a very expensive bike or very many expensive gear items makes it easier to be caviler about bike and gear loss. When/if I lose my bike or gear I'll try to take it in stride and remember that I have received a lot more kindness and hospitality on tour than negative treatment or theft.
(Except for the spelling of "cavalier,"
) I couldn't have said this any better.
I try to think and live like this in the home environment, too. Sometimes I wonder at the households advertising the expensive stuff they own, even leaving the TV and computer boxes out at the curb on trash day. That nice, expensive stuff can grow legs!