I have a black bike with red and white trim... and a white bike with black and red trim. I think I see a pattern here. Except I also have a red bike (they're faster you know), and a really pretty (IMHO) bright yellow bike. Oh yeah... and another white bike with purple trim.

I have no objection the new stealth-looking flat-black bicycles ether.

I guess I really don't have a "personal preference of colors". And I hadn't really thought much about the safety factor. Or ever considered bicycle color as it might relate to "theft concerns". My choice of bike does lean towards a bike looking attractive. And although I can't describe what makes a bike look attractive.... I know a pretty bike when I see one.